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Evening star., 1917-08-23
Mr.. BURLEs0N AssAlLs
ANTI-DRAFT PUBLICATIONS
Explains to Senator Bankhead Why
Socialist Papers Have Been
Barred From Mails.

| In response to the Senate resolution
calling for Information as to denial of
mailing privileges to socialist publica-
tions. Postmaster General Burlesop has
written to Chairman Bankhead of the
post office committee as follows:
From matter received. by this de.
partment from various sections of the
| country l find that there is an organ
lied propaganda to diScredft and
handicap in every way the government
In the prosecution of this war with the
clear and unmistakable purpose of de-
feating the objects for which the gov
ernment is spending millions of dol
lars. and will probably be called upon
to sacrifice thousands OF lives The publ
cations forming part of this propaganda
in many cases guard their utterances
as the editors think will keep them out
OF prison They are. nevertheless,
united in publishing the same class of
matter. whether it be true. or half true
or wholly false. and are daily accom-
plishing results clearly in violation of
the espionage law Common among
these publications stand The Masses
and the Jeffersonian. Their respective
editors are leaders in the movement
Their writings and speeches are quoted
With approval by the press of this char
acter throughout the country. as well
as In circular matters ernanating. from
the same source.
publications OF this class have from
week to week contended that the So
called draft act recently passed by
Congress is unconstitutional. and under
the pretense of legitimate argument
ohstructed the execution of the draft
act and. prevented subscriptions to the
bonds issued to raise money to carry
on the war"
Evening star., 1917-08-23
FAMOUS SHOTS AT TARGETS:
DR.. Cook and DR.. Scott Try Skill or
Range at Polls.

Two famous rifle shots carne'to. town
Tuesday night and paid homage to. the
indoor range under. Polrs Theater just
before attending the drill of Company
G of the Home Defense League Rifles,
of which organization both are mem
bers:
DR.. George f. Cook. who ranks. as
one of the champion rifle shots of. the
world motored in from his nearby
country home to attend the drill and.
incidentally. find out whether his eyes
had lost any of their cunning with
the targets. He was accompanied by
his friend, .Dr Sal Scott. famed equal
ly for his skill with the rife in days
gone by. and now regarded: in the light
of an idol by the United States Ma
rine Corps as. in large measure. he
Is responsible for. its present standtn &
at the head of the class of. accurate
shooting.
DIR. Cook. rolled up score of 1ss
out of a possible 300. the first and only
rattle out of the box. thereby emitting
him to distinction as regimental cham
pion UP to date. DIR. Scott amassed L57
his share of shooting honors.
Evening star., 1917-08-23
HOME DEFENSE LEAGUE
FOR RAISE FOR POLICE
Sixth Precinct Unit Urges 10 Per
Cent Increase-Anti-Dra
Senators Attacked.

The Home Defense League may take
up in the near future the question of
obtaining better pay for members of
the police department. resolution
favoring a 10 per cent increase was
adopted last night by members of the
sixth precinct unit of the league at a
meeting in GonZaga Hall While the
league thus far has devoted practically
its entire attention to organization
details. officials today said that the
proposition to increase the pay of po-
lcemen. and also increase the size Of
the metropolitan force, probably would
come up for general consideration In
the near future.
At last nights meetings Senators
La Toilette and Fardaman We're at
tackled by speakers because of their
alleged "traitorous words and actions"
Rev. DR. ID. II. Martin. pastor of Wesley
Chapel and captain of the sixth pre-
cinct unit. declared that La Toilette
and his gang ought 10 be summarily
dealt with by the American people be-
cause they aid the kaiser by their
traitorous words and actions" Ad-
dresses were made also by DIR. A. NJ. A.
Marri. William ]. Neal and James Nc
Carthv.
Evening star., 1917-08-23
ELEVEN KILLED BY BOMBS
DROPPED ON ENGLAND
Thirteen Persons Are Injured-Sev-
eral Raiding Germans Meet
Disaster.
By the Associated Press.

LONDON, August 23.-Reports from
the places most recently raided by the
Germans concur in the efficiency of the
gun and aircraft defenses. the enter
prise of the German raiders being
balked and the casualties minimized.
Owing to the clear weather the air op-
erations were-visible for long distances
and were watched with excited interest
by crowds of visitors at Deal and
Folkestone. as well as by the people
of the towns attacked.
In the fight over Dover, spectators
say. the airplanes were so intermixed
that it was impossible to distinguish
friend from foe.
Similarly the airplanes fought fierce
ly of Ramsgate. while shells burst all
around their machines, some of them
being hidden in the smoke clouds from
shrapneL The maneuvers amazed the
onlookers. the machines seeming to be
all topsy-turvy. There were cheers
from the crowd when a raider was seen
to wobble and burst into flames, div
ing helplessly to the earth.
Lord French's report shows that
bombs were dropped by the raiding
airplanes on Dover. Margate and Rams
gate. There were no casualties at
Margate. but at Dover and Ramsgate
eleven persons were killed and thirteen
injured a hospital and some houses
were damaged.
Evening star., 1917-08-23
RAILROADERS FORM NEW
HOME DEFENSE COMPANY
Organization Has Grown So Fast It
Has to Be
Divided.

Company OF the Home Defense
League Rifles. composed entirely Of
railroad employees. has grown so fast
that it has been necessary to organ
ize a new. company from the $50 mem
bers Company will retain only those
employed in the motive power plant.
The new company. which will be des-
ignated as Company w. will be com
posed of those outside. of that depart
ment.
A drill was held. by the company last
evening in the gymnasium of the Rail-
road Y. NJ C. A. at the Union station.
adjutant of the Home Rifles. drill
Charles D. shackelford Of Company b
Three companies held joint drill
last evening at the Mckinley Manual
Training School. They were Company
o, Capt Montgomery. Hunter: Company
r, Capt Helmer Rabild. and Company
L. Capt. F. r. Pelzman. Col. NJ A.
Winter. commanding officer of the
Home Rifles; Lieut.. Col. f. +. Hazel
ton. Maj. T. b Hesse and Maj. w j.
Wilson. superintendent Of the Wash
ington Terminal Company. all of the
regimental staff CT the Home Rifles. at
tended both drills last evening.
Four more companies will hold drills
this evening. Company T. Capt j. f.
Eldridge. composed of Department of
Agriculture employees. Will meet at 5
o'clock in the department building;
pany &. Capt. Thomas J. Gates. and
Company +. Capt. John d. Simpson
will drill at O'Clock AT Eastern High
School, with First Sergt s. T. Knowles.
L. S A. as drillmaster.
A rehearsal OF the regimental band Of
the rifles has been called for o'clock
this evening in the assembly room Of
Eastern High School.
Evening star., 1917-08-23
TURKS ARE: DEFEATED
BY REVOLVING ARABS
Tribes Garry Out Extensive Opera
tions-British Gain on Meso-
potamia Front. -

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. August 23.-The Arabs in
Arabia. in revolt against the Turks. have
recently carried out extensive operations
against the enemy, meeting with success
in all of them, according to an official
British communication issued last even
ing. The communication adds that the
King of the Hedjaz and his trfbesmen
evidently have associated themselves
ton follows:
Forces operating under the orders of
the King of Hedjaz have carried out
series Of. extensive operations against
Turkish detachments and posts in Arabia.
According to information available. the
Arabs have been working on a carefully
thought out plan: which has resulted In
the destruction Of a part of the railway
line north of Medina and in the capture of
isolated Turkish noSts
Evening star., 1917-08-23
French Ship Losses.
DR.. BARTHELME ASKED
TO LEAVE WASHINGTON
Correspondent of Cologne Gazette
Quits Capital, But Will Report
Regularly to Officials.

DR.. George Barthelme. correspondent
Of the Cologne Gazette. has been asked
to leave the National Capital He has
done So The Department of Justice.
which suggested the migration, knows
where he is going and expects him to
report twice a week, as has been ex-
acted of him hitherto.
Formerly editor of the Cologne Ga
1ette, Dr. Barthelme abandoned that
post to become correspondent in the
United States for that publication. His
dispatches have had considerable
weight in shaping German policy. In
The United States, however he is re-
garded as having given much misin-
formation to his people
= DR. Barthelme chose to remain in
the United States when he could have
accompanied Count Won BernStorff and
the German ambassadorial party on its
Journey home. He was offered pass
ports. but declined the privilege
Evening star., 1917-08-23
700 Turks Are Killed.

THE plan of operations appears to have
been skillfully conceived and the daring
and determine tion displayed in carrying it
out were remarkable. On more than one
occasion Arab forces attacked numerically
superior Turkish forces and overcame
them. In the Naan district alone more
than 700 Turks were killed in an action
and a similar number taken prisoner. In
addition. four guns We're captured.
AT present it is impossible to fore
cast what bearing the Arab revolt may
have on our operations in eastern the
aters. but it is evident that the King
of the Hedjaz and his supporters have
definitely associated themselves with
Evening star., 1917-08-23
EIGHTEEN BRITISH SHIPS
. AND NINE FRENCH SUNK
Some Fishing Craft Also Sent to
Bottom During the Past
Week.

BY the Associated Press.
sLONDON. August 23.-The number
of British merchantmen sunk by sub
marines or mines in the last week was
only slightly larger than the previous
week, when a considerable falling off
was noted. According TO the official
statement. fifteen vessels of more than
1.s00 tons were sunk and three vessels
Of less than 1900 tons.
The admiralty statement issued last
night says:
arrivals. esSS: sailings. 1854.
British merchantmen sunk by mines
or submarines. over 1900 tons. inciud
ing one previously, fifteen; under 1900
tons. three.
= British merchantmen unsuccessfully
attacked. including two previously.
twelve
British fishermen sunk. two
French Ship Losses.
: PARIS. August 23-In the week
ended August 19 five French steamships
of 1.6oo tons or more were sunk by
mines or submarines. according to the
weekly official report Four vessels
under 1900 tons were sunk. No fishing
ships were destroyed. Three attacks by
submarines failed
Evening star., 1917-08-23
NO TRACE is FOUND
OF MISSING GROCER

No word has been received from Ran
som Wilson, the grocer who left his
place OF business at kenilworth two
weeks ago, leaving behind a note stat
ing he had gone on a five-year tour of
the world.
Nelson Wilson, an attorney of this
city and brother of Mr. Wilson. has
written to relatives in New York state
to find out if the grocer is there.
Evening star., 1917-08-23
May Refuse Passports to. Delegates.

LONDON, August 23--In parliament
AIRY circles. the opinion is generally
expressed that in view of the close
ness of the vote of the labor confer
ence Tuesday to send its delegates to
Stockholm the government will ad-
here to its decision to refuse passports
The conference decided by a major
ity of 1000 in a vote representing
nearly 2.500.000 workers to stand by its
plan of sending delegates.
Evening star., 1917-08-23
Advance in Mesopotamia:

British official communication CON-
cerning the operations on the Meso-
potamian front. says. the British have
occupied. the town of .Sheraban,. lying
northeast of Bagdad. near the Persian
frontier: The communication, which is
dated Sunday, says: =
Our columns attacked the Turks: near
.Sherahan- on the left bank of the Diala
The enemy made little resistance and
retfeated hastily to the Hamrin hills
We remained in possession of Shera-
ban."
Evening star., 1917-08-23

John C. sIetcalf dean Of Richmond
College. has accepted the Edgar Allan
Poe chair of English at the University
Of Virginia. succeeding Z. AIphonso
smith. who resigned TO become profess
xor at the Naval Academy al Annapolis.
Evening star., 1917-08-23

not fail to embarrass our enemies: :.
THE. Arab movement originating with
the Sheriff of Mecca apparently is gain
ing the support of all the Arab tribes
in Hedjaz and is spreading eastward"
Evening star., 1917-08-23
designations Accented.

The President has accepted the .resg-
nations Of the 6ollowing- named officers
Of the ofieets' Reserve Corps: Capt
Lunsford. I'd Lieut.. ]. A b.. .Tonapkins
Evening star., 1917-08-23
3r..' and "a Lieut. Charles q. Hitch
cock.

wright Buffalo. Park At Alberta. Can
ada. This park has an area Of $50
shuare miles
Evening star., 1917-08-23
American Filler Mourned.

BY the Associated Press.
GRAND HEADQUARTERS OF THE
FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, August
23-The American aviators who have
taken such an active part in the battle
around Verdun are still mourning today
over the disappearance of Corp. Harold
Willis of Boston. who was brought
down behind the German lines several
days ago during the height of the
battle.
While the fate of Willis. who is re-
garded as one of the best Of the Ameri-
can pilots. Is unknown. 1t Is thought
that he possibly may have landed and
been made a prisoner. as his machine
as II went down was seen to straighten
out as 1t neared the ground.
The Americans. since the disappear
ance of Willis. have been engaged in
frequent daily patrols and also have
acted as escorts for bombarding squad
rons which have caused enormous dam
age to German positions and centers
of assembly. The aviators have noticed
recently that German f1iers invariably
use incendiary and explosive bullets
against French airmen.
Walter Lowell of the Lafayette flying
squadron brought down a German. abr :
plane Monday. and Walter S. Rheno of
Boston sent another down. Sergt. An
drew S. Campbell and Corp. James r.
Doolittle both gained the French war
cross recently for aerial achievement.
and Doolittle has now been proposed
for the British medal.
Stephen BiEelow of Boston has been
slightly wounded. as also has Caleb
Coatsworth of Buffalo. \. Y.
Evening star., 1917-08-23
AMERICAN FLERS
DARING IN BATTLE
Aid French Forces in Success
full Conflict in Verdun
Region. 1
SEVERAL WIN H0N0Rs
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS August 23.-Glorious air
plane weather has given a tremendous
impetus to the activity of aviators on
the western battlefield front The Laf-
ayette squadron. composed of Ameri-
cans. has been up necessarily, par
ticpating in the recent offensive at
Nerdun and vying with French aviators
In the exciting though dangerous new
game of accompanying the infantry at
extremely low attitudes and engaging
enemy squadrilles in machine gun
duels.
The work of this kind not only has
been effective. but 1t has been without
casualties. except for the injury to
stephen Bigelow of Boston. who had
a narrow escape when German bull
let crashed through his windshield.
splintering glass, which grazed him on
both cheeks
Evening star., 1917-08-23
Squadron Flies Low.

Another squadron composed of Didier
Mason of Los Angeles. Cal: Dudley l..
Hill of Peekskill. y, y: Robert Sou
bran of New York. Ray Claflin Bridge
MacMonagle Of san Francisco. yester-
day executed a movement over the
new French trenches to protect the
infantry. the ..liaison" machines flying
so low that the aviators could hear
the guns and the explosions of the big
shells leaving the French lines.
On returning the Americans de-
scribed the flight as marvellous one,
since they could plainly see each de-
tail OF the raging battle. but.also as
an uncomfortable one. since they were
constantly passing through the traJect-
ory of big shells. which made the air
"shaky" and which could be felt con-
tinuously. Weather prospects are good
of the Lafayette squadron expect
continuation of the exciting work.
An expedition with bombing ma
chimes. led by Adjt. Willis B. Haviland
of Minneapolis. last night was attacked
unsuccesstully by German squadron.
New Man Wins Honor.
Walter s Rheno of Marthas Vine
yard Mass, who yesterday single-hand-
ed shot down German two-seated
albatross. is one of the newest men to
join the Lafayette flying corps. He
thus edrneu MS SCI Se"he saiPeS anu
a war cross at the outset OF his career
1t is considered a remarkable perform
ance for so young a pilot to get the bet
ter of two-manned machine without
help.
DR.. Edmond Gros OF Paris, who was
instrumental in organizing the sue
cessful Lafayette flying corps with
American volunteers. had been appoint
ed major of the American Army in
the Aviation Signal Corps. He will
give up his practice for the duration
of the war.
Evening star., 1917-08-23
Suits For Fall
Wear at sl9.75

This suit proves that coats will be
longer this fall--at least "a. inches
if you would be absolutely up to the
minute. Made of all-wool porlin with
large sailor collar which may be worn
high or low. S19.I5.
Evening star., 1917-08-23

At this price we show very strong
line of new models. The serge was
bought months ago Hence their re-
markable price of S15.75.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30
us, PATENTED ALASKAN HOME.
 STEAD AND FARM FOR SALE

Its ts one of Alaska's best farm ins propositions ever offered for sale. In the most desirable clim- ate and agriculture section of the entire North. ConTenience to ex- cellant roads, near tide water, wharVes and post office We'll e. quipped. A number of acres in cul- tivat!oD. Vegetables. grain and frui; grown to perfection. Potatoes Csr9nts parsnips, turnips and ruta- bag7s left in ground all winter and taken out in the spring as solid and perfect as those taken out the year grown.
 Strawberries, raspberTies, goose ber-,'s and entrants connot be sur Dasse' anywhere in the world. O. tier varieties of fruit can be grown An idea money making proposition fer acyone who knows farming and st k raising. Reasons for selling, ot!er urgent and important busi- ness requires attention. Terms: Half cash and balance in one and two years time. Write or see T. R. Sevel., Haines, Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30
FEEL LIKE
 GIVING UP?
Many Alaska People On the Verge
 of Collapse

A bad back makes you miserable all the time
 Lame every morning; sore all day
 + hurts to stoop-it hurts to straighten.
 What with headache, dizzy spelfs, urinary weakness,
 No wonder people are discouraG- ed.
 Who do not know the kidneys may be the cause of it all
 Give the weakened Kidneys need full help.
 Use a tested and proven kidney remedy.
 None endOaisd like Doan's Kidney Pills.
 Mrs. Louis T. Jarvis, 922 E St., Sacramento, Cal, says: Sharp pain darted through my Joins and betwee my shoulders. My back was weak and lame and 1t was an awful task  for me to sweep Or do any work a. bout the house. I felt tired and exhausted. Headaches and dizzy spells added to my distress and the action of my kidney annoyed me da and night. The kidney secretions were unnatural. Doan's Kidney PIT strengthened my kidneys and re- lieved the aches and pains"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy - get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Jarvis had. Foster-Mil- burn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y. -AdYertissment.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30

A few days ago an ancient band
 of Indians(?) came to skagway and have organized under the old tribe name of Beaver" with Werdna as chief and Sem-aj as grand war rior. Other offices will be filled as soon as the members prove them selves worthy of recognition. There are several "squaws" In the band and ecah has her duties to perform in sustaininng the tribal rights and ceremonies. On Friday even ing these Indians were conducted to Honeymoon cottage by an exper- fenced old chief, Senpeder by name, who initiated them into all the mysteries of camp life and taught them much forgotten woodcraft. Af- ter delightful feast by the camp fire all returned and will live according toh the less pleasurable manner of civilized whites, ., !
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30
CHURCH NOTES
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The morning sevice, beginning at Il o'clock, will be given oyer to the Sunday school, and is 10 be a RALLY DAY and PROMOTION EX- BRCISEs. In addition to special music by the Young Women'a Choir there will be exercises by various classes, solos by children, scripture vaccinations, etc. Parents with child ren in the Sunday school are es- Qecfally invited, and as the morn Ing serVice. and the school will be combined for the day, full and prompt attendance Is requested.
 The public is cordially invited.
 L. H. Pedersen.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30

o. E. McGrath, a prominent mer- chant of Sltka and well known in skagway, is a visitor here today He is returning to his home on the after visit in Juneau.
 George P. Forrest, owner of the Juneau Iron Works, and Mrs. For rest, are Yissitors today ln Skag- 'uay. They arrived here this morn ing on the Spokane and Will leave on her this evening for Sltka. MT. Forrest Is a prominent business mar Of Juneau, exalted ruler of the Elks in the capital city and Is well knoWE in Southeastern Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30
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ca Sunday Mrs. IIar-3ot s. Pullen took a number of her hotel guests to her Dyea ranch for nn outing. Those who wero fortunate enough to rsceive an invitation were much pleased with the trip Cnd spent much of their time exploring the famous old pioneer town. F'e evenings were happily passed with music and dGGcing. Thcos who ac- comparied Mrs. Pullcn were Mrs. Gann, Mrs. Mclean and Miss FL eanor Gann of Seattle; MT. Bone brake, w. R. HiIery, Dr. Smith, MT. Matthews of Juneau and Miss Mary Fullen. The party returned home on Tuesday.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30
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The Alpine club, under the lead ership of the Reverend L. H. Ped ersen went for 9 hike to the top of A. B. mountain on Tuesday This was the longest aud most diff cult cl1mb of the season, but those who reached the top of the moun- tain were well repaid for all the weariness as wonderful view is spread out beneath of the SkagWay valley and town. Nearly all of the hikers returned early in the even ing.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30
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Mrs. A. c. Stewart, Mss H. C. r. Stewart, and Master Lyle, Stew art, daughter in law, daughter and grand son of 3Ir. and A.rs. James Stewart left for their lome in Van couYer, B.Q on the PriEcess Al ice. They have been guests in the family of MT. Stewart Tor tho past fortnight.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30
GOSPEL TENT MEETING

Subjects at the Gospel tent:- Saturday evening, 7:45-The Ten Commandments,-the Rule of Life Here; the Rule of Judgment Here after.
 Sunday evening, 7:45-Are the Ten Commandments a Part of the Mosaic Law?
 All are cordially invited to these services.
 W. T. Hilgert,
 Minister.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30

long long made her home here when she was one of the very pop uIar and successful teachers in the school, MT. and Mrs Rosenberg are stopping at the Golden North ho- tel until a suitable cottage can be secured for housekeeping Mrs. Ros- enberg is now teaching in the pub lie schools in Portland, Oregon.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30

Miss Nina Shaffer of Iowa City, Iowa and Miss Matheson of Harlan, Iowa are visiting with NIr. and Mrs G. V. Zinkan. Theseladies will remain in S1agway for several week as house guests of Mir. and Mrs Zinkan, but will visit many places of interest while here. Miss Shat- fer is Mrs. Zfnkans cousin.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30

Mrs. Charles Cartwright and her sons, Chestre, Clarence, Chubby, Lee, and Harry, came down from their homestead on Wednesday and returned the following day.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30
-e--e--e.

Miss Margarette V. Chase of San Jose, cal, arrived c. the Princess Alice and after a shortyisit in Sag way proceeded oil her way to Atlin and othe- points of interest. Miss Chase is so well pleased with sk;lg- way that she VIII stop here for u longer stay on her way home.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-30

Mrs. V. l. Hahn, wife of Super intendant Hahn of the w. P. & Y. R. and Mrs. Hermann Miller, wife R. made round trip to Bennett of the auditor for the w. P. & Y. on Thursday.