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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16
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EQUATOR Surblpid bon Georgia
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Ten in Den @cridtcn Tcfurs rrz
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fidt. Sbfpobl id CLAUDE, oa6 Sas
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picien, bod lit bic Nchr5abl Der
Yitsliebcr bnsesen unh id CLAUDE.
boB tic un9iinitig cinbcridytct ipcrocn
nirb.
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ben iplcn."
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rcnb Sannis Saplor Die Sragc Der
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s%eipalti9t ipiro.
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rung iiber Die itarfe abnci9un9 il
pciteitcn goltStreiicn 9c9cn Die gcr.
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pdii6en Sdladtieloern bur6an
unterridtet. @er glaubt, bub Die
nid,t Der Sail lei, 5Dsere nid)t. lid al
feline @crtreter im &ongrcb 81
ipenbcn unb linen Die notbi9e anf
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16
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iif bel ibrer geipretuns pcs nenen
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in manben 8reiien in 9eutiflano gu
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lautet: / Sic srobe oentide Station.
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GO ldh9e es in Seutihlano seiiti9e
Siibrer sibt. Die nit berartisen
S%ummbeiten feilsebcn, tpirb es teinen
Srieben 9eben.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16

pcrbiitetc ben @rfolg bicics Ylnncs
Der &riesspartei. Canals aber io0en,
unb bas intereiiiert ms am meiitcn
an Der @%r5dbIune, eeipiiie .So5ia@
liiten" bic Iauteiten 8efiirfporter oicIer
ventihiebenen" 8%riegspoIitif nit allen
Gbifanen seipeien fem.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16

an Ganaba lit alio IL Die Sons
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alauiel, bnb Stubcntcn fir bas
Yricltcramt bicnen miiiicn, 8eies ses
porocn.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16

gon ie 144 aaplduen Der gunoess
armec iinb SO fatboliihe Yrieiter.
IN Der National sIrmee merben lid
unter $50 S%elofapldnen 1913 fatbo'
liite bcfinben.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16

Sir balbisen 5rieben 3u beten lit
nidt Gerratb am gaterlanb.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16
lie apmffriptiunS, 8saner

J, Die 2pmifriptiOns ,8esner in Stla'
bona. @e9rsia nno siortb earolina
I6einen an @roBenlpabn 5n leiben.
Sieic Sanbpoa bon Gucrfopfen slaubt
Der Wadt Der Ser. Staaten EROS
bietcn 81 fDnnen!
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16
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anbercm. baB .bie suteu Scitcu Der
Sorlage Die iflimmcn iiberipicscn".
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16

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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1917-08-16

(Sorticsuns in Der Z. Spalte.)
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
EARLY HISTORY 0F MACEDONIA BE
 COLLECTED
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Feb. 19. The military French expedition in the Balkans fol lowing the example of the armies of Napoleon and Marshal Maison in care fully preserving and classifying all objects of archaeological interests dis covered by the troops, has gathered data that it is thought will throw much light on the pT1mrrrve history of Aaoc' donia.
 Objects unearthed in trench digging at the front in Macedonia and in the construction of field works in the en- trenched camp are assembled at Sa- loniki all duly labeled with full de- tails of their discovery.
 Organized research is being done so far as circumstances permit. Three flying columns have been sent to cover particularly interesting regions to make soundings with view to the preparation of archaeological charts or maps.
 These columns have already collect ed information of inestimable value with specimens of pottery, fragments of ceramics, with data as to the depth at which they were discovered.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
S10,000 BOAT Is ID bE BUILT
 FOR kATALLA

Katalla correspondent writes as follows:
 Captain Ben Durkee has announced his intention of going out of the light craze business, and Captain Rath- borne, an experienced transportation man, has drawn up plans for boat particularly adapted for use in this section. The boat will cost s10,000, and will be put in commission next summer.
 Captain E. J. Rathborne, represent ing the White people, is spending a month in Katalla looking after their oil interests and preparing for drilling, which will begin as soon as weather conditions permit.
 The wolves in this section are in- creasing rapidly, one pack recently seen up the Katalla valley numbered 40. Nels Larsen, trapper, was com pletely surrounded by the animals, and being without gun was forced to take refuge in a deserted cabin. All the ptarmigan and even the porcu- pines have been either devoured or driven from this vicinity.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
ADvALOREM TAX EXPORTS FROM
 ARGENTINE
(By Associated Press)

BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 19. A five cent advalorem tax on all pro duce exported from the Argentine is proposed by the new radical govern ment in one of several important mea- sures which congress will consider in the extraordinary session just con vened. The object of the bill is to ob- tain money for road building and seed purchasing in the interests of the az riculturists in many parts of the coun- try. If passed, the law would become effective immediately, and its proyis- ions terminate on March 31, 1918. It is estimated that the tax by that time would have netted $5O.0O,00O paper. A colonization bill Is another of the new governments proposals. The at tention of congress is called to the fact that primitive and inadequate az ricultural methods are employed wide ly in the Argentine, and it is asked to approve of the establishment of colo nies in various parts of the country by the sale of government lands on easy terms and by the loan of money to enable the colonist to equip and run his farm during the first season. The proposer law is modelled on one in force In New Zealand.
 A third measure proposed is the authorization of bond issue of s1Oo,- 900, 900 paper, the proceeds of which
 would be employed in exploiting the resources of the country, particularly by the establishment of an agricnltur-
 ist's bank and the development of a national mercantile marine; and the exploitation of the petroleum wells at Comodora Rivadavia.
 The budget, and a proposal for a
 loan of $25O, 100000 gold. iu order to cover various short time loans, which the Argentine has contracted during
 the last two years. conclude the gov
 ernment's program, which Is regard
 ed as particularly interesting. since
 it Is the first time that the radical party has had a chance 10 cDme for;
 ward with its legislation. Even now
 the opposition parties really control
 the senate and the chamber of depu
 ties, and the Radicals will find it ne
 cessary to obtain the support of one 4f,lf fckr
 nine in number, hold the balance ol power in the lower house, and it Is
 said that the governments export tax
 and colonization bills. especially, are
 assured of firm support by the So
 cialists.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
CHURCH PENSION FUND BEING
 RAISED

At last evenings service at St. Georges Episcopal Mission, the rector reported the sum of $7175, which had been contributed by twenty-one towns people toward the church pension fund.- an organization of the Episco- pal church.
 The plan is, that each parish or other organization from which cler- gyman receives a salary shall pay an assessment of "A per cent on that salary to the church pension fund.
 The fund will then be able to grant to every clergyman at the age of 68, upon retirement from regular active work, an annuity amounting to one and one-quarter per cent of the aver age annual salary multiplied by the number of years of the receipt of salary.
 No annuity is to total over fifty per cent of the average annual salary. All annuitics will amount to at least $500 There Will also be annuities in case of disability at any age, and to the widow and to minor orphans.
 It is expected that the plan may be put into action on March 1, 1917, as $4,250,OO0 has already been raised. In order that that may be done, a reserve fund of $5,000,00O must first be in hand to take care of the "ac- crued liabilities" that is, to provide for what has not been done in the past in arranging to pay the de ferred wages" of our clergy.
 The raising of this reserve is the | largest single enterprise so far under taken by the Episcopal church.
 The money necessary can come only from the gifts of individuals who ap preciate the necessity of relieving the church from the moral strain due to its past neglect of elemental justice in dealing with its servants and who will also rejoice to aid in setting free the energy of the church so that 1t may work at its highest power for the Gospel and the world
 | MT. Ziegler wishes to thank all o1 those who so generously contributed towards the fund, and hopes to make 1t $100 before the sailing of the next boat south Juneau contributed $500 but considering the comparative size of the towns. we should feel mucf gratified at such ready response.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
QUEST |S OF TEN BETTER THAN
 A QUESTION
(By Associated Press)

LONDON. Feb. 19. - Every London school teacher has been sent by the educational authorities a new syllabus fin orders and suggestions for the conduct of examinations in grade schools. Some of the suggestions in volve more or less complete upset ting of the old methods of preparing questions for examinations. In many cases, an examination wherein the pu- pill is allowed to consult his text books Is insisted upon.
 There are some things that are not worth knowing says the syllabus Questions on historical melodies are out of place and years study of geo graphy cannot be tested by such ques tions as, Say all you know about Aus tralia or the Mississippi or name six of the products of Europe or Canada.
 Just Is in history, so in nature study. a quest is often better than { question"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
SUPPORT OF ALASKAN
 BODIES

Dr. E. Lester Jones. of the United States coast and geodetic survey. in a recent letter to the Valdez Chamber of Commerce, urges the united sup port of Alaskans in his effort to se- cure appropriations for survey work in this territory, as follows:
 While our representations regard ing these needs are always received with due respect, they are far from
 being as effectual as if they came from the real parties in interest, that Is, the business men affected, the
 steamship companies and the com mercial organizations of Alaska and
 the Pacific coast, and 1t is quite na-
 tural, because ours is public ser
 vice and while we are directly con cerned with its efficient administra-
 tion. we do not bear the burden of a
 failure to accomplish our work be-
 cause of the lack of facilities for do- ing 1t.
 tucIcloIc tAIBh II pIopcI lo su6- gest that for the good of Alaska and her commercial advancement 1t would be we'll for the members of your or ganization to use whatever means you can impress upon your representative in congress and those members from the Pacific coast states the benefits that would come to Alaska if these needed surveys are hastened by in creased facilities being given this bu- reau for their prosecution. Expert ence has shown me that results are not obtained from resolutions. memor-
 ials and collective petitions. If any thing of consequence Is accomplished it must be done through the serious effort of individual persons, steam ship companies and commercial or ganizations, and people interested
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
TROUBLE ARISES COMPULSORY
 T|LLAGE
(By Associated Press)

DUBLIN. Ireland, Feb. 19. The new regulations as to the expansion of tillage in Ireland. and the cOmpul- sorry tillage of One-tenth of the land, are meeting with the labor difficulty. The farmers have secured a minimum price for their crops under the scheme and the laborers. of whom there is a shortage, are claiming their share. The gap between what the farmers offer and the laborers ask is wide one. The laborers want 25 to 30 shtllings or F tC 15 shillings a week with board and lodging. The farmers Of fer ranges from to g shillings week with board and lodging for work all the year Found
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
BODY |S FOUND RIGHT OF WAY
 G0V. ROAD
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The body of dead man was found lying on the right of way of the gov ernment railroad about a mile and a half south of Nenana, and after an investigation by the United States commissioner of the latter place, he decided that there had been no foul play, as had been thought possible.
 The mans name was Emile Roatsch, and he was very well known in and around Nenana. He had been cutting wood all winter near where his body was found. and at the time of his death was engaged in cutting out and swamping wood road to the scene of his cutting.
 While the cause of his death Is not known definitely. 1t is thought that it was heart failure, and that it was in- stantaneous. as there were no indica- tions that he made any attemp. to move from where he lay.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
LADIES' ALTAR SOCIETY
 TO ENTERTAIN AT CARDS

Everything is in readiness for the card party, which the Ladies Altar Society are to give tomorrow Clues day) evening, at the Loyola hall.
 The committee having charge of the tickets are truly gratified at their un' expected and ready sale, which as. sures a good crowd, consequently an enjoyable evening.
 The ladies who are looking after the refreshments are putting forth their best efforts to please the most fastidious, and there is no question that they will succeed.
 Mrs. Rosswog, the worthy president of the society, Is to be congratulated on her wise and pleasing selection ir appointing on the reception committed Mrs. Roy DeLeo and MT. J. H. Sellen who have the reputation of being pas masters in the art. A glorious tint is undoubtedly in store for all who at tend. Cards will start at 80 p. m.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
NEW COMMERCE PROFESSOR
 ARRIVES AT WASHINGTON.

SEATTLE, Feb. 19. Professor Lewis Lilly. graduate of the Uni versity of Wisconsin. has joined the teaching staff of the University of Washington as an assistant professor of commerce.
 Professor Lilly comes to the uni versity after several years in teach ing. Until recently he taught in the department of commerce of the Uni versity of California. During the last few months. however. he has been en- gagged in graduate work in commerce at Columbia university. New York.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
MEX|CANS SHIP RIFLES FROM
 JAPAN
(By Associated Pressl

l TOXIC, Feb. 19. - Considerable in.
 terest has been caused in Japan by the arrival and activities of three
 Mexicans, who represent the govern. ment of General Carranza, and who are said to be making extensive pur. chases in behalf of their country. Ac. cording to the information at Tokio the prospective purchase includes mu. nitions of war - ammunition. rifles and artillery and a steamship. fin addition to machinery for agriculture and industrial purposes.
 The Mexican agents, who are in charge of Colonel Carpio, are reported to have succeeded in their quest for rifles and even for a steamship. It mad been understood that they were negotiating for the freight steamer kotohira Maru, vessel of some 5000 tons, and the announcement that this steamer cleared from Yokohama on January 2, with its declared destina- tion as Salina Cruz, Mexico, was ac- cepted in some quarters as proof that the negotiations were successful. The manifest gave the cargo as general merchandise and machinery, but the report was current at Tokio that the vessel had on board number of rifles. estimated at 25,O00, consigned to the Carranza government. This re- port could not be confirmed here.
 In response to inquiries by the As sociated Press. the Mexican legation at Tokio denied that the Kotohira Ma ru carried any rifles. The legation admitted that the steamer had sailed for Mexico, but that her cargo was confined to general merchandise and machinery, consigned to company in Mexico. The legation added that Mexico had been seeking rifles but had been unsuccessful, as all the avail. able weapons had been purchased by the entente allies. The legation con firmed the departure of the Kotohira Marur, saying that it was under char ter to Japanese firm.
 It Is believed here that the Mexi- can government recently opened . credit fin Japan of $1,000,00O for the transaction of general business. Dur ins the presidency of General Huerta the government of Mexico opened ne gotiations with Japanese firms for the purchase of rifles and ammunition, de- posting some 3,0O0,O00 yen for the purpose in the country. About 12.0O0 rifles, modelled after the Spanish in- fantry weapon, were actually deliv. cred to the Huerta government, but before other consignments were pos sible the European war broke out This interfered with the delivery of further orders to Mexico. Some 60,. 900 rifles originally intended for that country were sold to Russia and France. and the weapons that went to Russia are now being used by the Russian troops on duty in northern Manchuria.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
APPOINTS FAIRBANKS TEACHER
 TO REPRESENT ALASKA

Miss Margaret Keenan, superinten- dent of the Fairbanks public schools. received a letter from Governor J. F. A. Strong. appointing her as represen. tative of the territory as a national convention to be held at Indianapolis. Ind. next summer. at which will be present delegates from all the states who are interested in vocational or in. dustrial education.
 Miss Keenan is now figuring on talk. ing a trip back to her old home in Ohio next summer. and if she finally decides to go she will accept the com. mission and attend the convention, as she Is much interested in vocational and industrial education.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
|N0T ATTACKING
 | MANY SHIPS
 | AT SEA
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
(By Associated Press)

NDf hoSotialtu
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. The submarine situation is at a standstill, with the govern ment closely watching develop ments and preparing itself for eventualities and adhering to its plans for taking acticn to protect Americans and their rights when the moment ar rives. There has been a slack ening of the submarine cam paign the past few days, which is regarded as reducing the chance of attack on American ships or the loss of American lives.
 Austria's attitude perplexes the officials here, who had hoped Ambassador Penfield would find some way to influ- ence Vienna not to formally sanction the extreme position taken by Germany. No answer has as yet been received to the direct inquiry whether Austria intends to follow Germany.
 Five steamships from war zone ports arrived today. A Standard Oil tanker sailed for an unnamed European port, be- ing the first boat of their line \ to leave an American port since 2 the ruthless submarine war fare began.
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The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
COMMERCE HALL ENTERS
 LAST CONSTRUCTION STAGE

SEATTLE, Feb. 19. = Commerce hall. the structure now being built on the campus of the University of Wash ington. has entered it's last phase of construction. The terra cotta and brick facing is being built around the reinforced concrete skeleton. The hall will probably not be ready for occupancy until the opening of the 1917 fall semester.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
 TRYING TO SAVE GAME

The secretary of the interior states that complaint has been made to him that game is being killed in Alaska out of season. He states further that under his instructions hunters and others have been warned to desist from the unlawful practice.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19

Charles Benson, the station worker on the government railroad who was severely injured by the explosion Of dynamite he was thawing, will not lose his eyesight as at first believed. He has regained the use of one eye and the partial use of the other. His right hand was blown off at the wrist
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
LOCAL JoTTiNGs.

w. A. Shedrick, who has been in charge Of group of quartz claims on Ester Dome, in the Fairbanks dis trict, under option by Falcon Joslin. arrived from the interior on yester- days train, en route to the states. MT. Shedrick's place is being taken by Jim Fozard. a mining engineer, who until recently was employed at the Kennecott mine.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
WILSON WAN TS TO INDEMNIFY COLOMBIA
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19. - Presi- |dent Wilson has sent letter to Chair
 |man Stone, of the senate foreign re- (lations committee, urging action dur
 ling this session of congress on a [treaty to indemnify Colombia for the rtitiop of Panama
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-19
WANT AMERICANS | RELEASED AND AT ONCE
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Through he Spanish embassy the state de- hartment has been informed that the American sailors on the Yarrowdale Fill be released shortly. The depart hent on Saturday. through the Swiss immediate release of the Americans md officials here are watching the Situation impatiently.