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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-07
Coast Guard Cost for Fiscal Year.

guard for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1917, was $6.s64.362.42. according to
a report sent to Congress by Secretary
McAdoo This sum includes repairs,
construction and the establishment of
coast guard stations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-07
library OF CONGRESS
! RECEIVES fewer BOOKS
Report Also Shows Depletion Of
Working Force by Enlist
ments for War.

Contributions of books and valuable
literary works to the Library of Con-
xress fell of during the fiscal year
ending June 80 last, on account of the
war, and the library staff was cut down
by the designations of forty workers
who enlisted in the service. according
to the annual report of the Librarian
Of Congress. submitted today
The net accessions to the working
library during the year ending June
so comprised S5,s4s books. There were
also 1880 maps. e5.501 volumes and
pieces Of music and s.04o prints. bring
ing the total contents Of the library
10 2S37s22 books. 54.4S0 maps and
charts, 7s5,T4s volumes and pieces of
music and 3s7.s45 prints
Subjects Treated in Report.
Little new matter was incorporated in
the report the librarian being content to
list the number Of accessions and some
statistics on the study OF Chinese, the
into revenue. tariff, conservation and
military questions, and the addition to
the library of works In foreign IAN
guageS
ment establishments are to be kept al
q minimum during the period OF emer-
gsncy," explains the report. accounting
for Its breyity.
THE collection of whistleriana present
ed by Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Pennell-the au-
thorixed biographers of James Mcneil
whistler-is tho most important GIT OF
the year." says the report. 1t includes
not only all the books by and about |
Whistler, but a very complete repre-
sentation Of books in which Whistler is |
mentioned or his art discussed. as well
rs several hundred unpublished letters |
and manuscripts, the press cuttings ana |
magazine clippings alone filling some sl&-
ty folio volumes.
Other Acquisitions.
Tn the collections OF the New York His |
torical Society for 1878 were printed selec- |
lions from the papers of Charles Thorn /
son, secretary Of the Continental Con- |
Kress. Last winter the papers themselves
became the property of the Library OF /
Congress.
''They range from 1865 to 1890. and
cover the debates in Congress on the
board of war. July "a. 117I; letters from
Madison as well as Thomson's own i
statement concerning John Dickinson's
course in the revolution
The most important accessions in mu-
sic came from the sale of the library
of W. H. Cummings of London. The
collection presented the library con-
sisted of several autograph scores and
early additions of noteworthy compost
tons.
The library added to it's collections
set of Tibetan works, consisting of los
volumes Tho books were printed in
China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-07

This trip to Washington is turning
point in my life. / feel like damned
Stacker going around talking. l want
to get into the scrap again. And I am
trying hard to fix that up while 1 am
down here
This was the statement today OF Ar
thur Guy Empey, the man who quit
desk at the first extra" announcing
that the Lusitania had been sunk by
Germans. and fought for seventeen
months under the British flag until he
was sent home because he was wound
ed.
while I can't fight. can talk. and
maybe / can do some good If I can get
across what anybody who has been
over there knows this country is fight
ing for -
Fighting for justice. democracy and
liberty? Yes. But the allies have been
fighting for that The United States is
fighting for those things. and for Self
Preservation. and that ought to stand
out in big. bold letters. and be under
lined. Because the sooner we Amer
leans get that through our heads the
better chance we will have of saving
our skins.
Our boys over there can take care of
the Germans. But they can't fight at
| the front and in the rear at the same
time. What am after Is the German
sympathfzers here in the United States
these fellows are throwing the
hooks into the Red Cross, they are try
ing to stall the liberty loan campaigns
they are singing dirt at our allies.
Maybe you think they are few and
far between. Take 1t from me they are
not. I have been around this country
whole lot. and know right now there
Is vicious underhanded campaign
aimed at the Red Cross
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
War Department Plans To Have Various Forms of Amusement for
 the Soldiers.
DRILL NOT SUFFICIENT
Soldiers To Be SchooIed in Athletics and Are To Have
 TheatrIcaIS.

WASHINGTON, June 6.-The Wa7 Department authorizes the following
 The committee on training camp activities, recently appointed by Sec retary of War Baker has mapped out an elaborate system of recreation for the army mobilization camps. Base ball will be the chief game relied up on for the amusement of the soldiers during training.
 Raymond B. Fosdick, chairman of the committee, who made a study of the Canadian training camps, says that the English or Aldershot sys- tenn will be employed, except that in every case where the word crick- ct appears baseball will be substi- tuted. Under the Aldershot system competitions are organized between units so practically every man in the training camp will find a place in some nine or other. There will also be boxing championship and basket ball games. track and field events, and competitive competition in the use of the bayonet. In Canada, MT. Fosdick says, boys games, such as prisoners base, which require no equipment or apparatus, have been used with good effect. These infor- nal games are frequently played by British soldiers close to the trenches
 Military Drill Not Sufficient
 Canadian authorities found that something more was needed for mus cular development than military drill. In close battle scrimmages, Canadian soldiers were more nmble than the enemy but frequently found them. selves not so strong. Mir. Fosdick' s committee will endeavor to have some well-known athletic instructor at each training camp. Some of the best football and baseball players in this country will probably be utilized in this connection. Owing to lack of time, less attention to athletics will be given in the Officers Train ing Corps camps. But the men who are to lead the new army will be impressed with the necessity of di- recting their men in play as well as work
 Next to athletics the chief feature of recreation will be singing. Well known choir and other choral leaders will be appointed to stimulate group singing in each camp.
 Theatrical Entertainment
 Nor will the men lack theatrical
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
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entertainment A number of dra- matic organizations have promised to organize touring companies which will present plays for the soldiers in various parts of the country. Hun dreds of vaudeville houses have been offered to the committee for use as piayhouses. Elaborate plans have al so been made for the use of moving picture films. The moving picture activities in the Officers Reserve camps will be under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian Associa- ton, but it is probable that larger facilities will be needed for the men in the divisional army, and it is probable that special tents or build ings will be erected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
Leonard Wins Worlds Title.

The istic world is paying homage to Benny Leonard.
 The little Harlem boxer is the new king of the lightweights and he promises to become one of the most popular boxers who ever has worn the crown.
 Leonard will be lioniZed because he has what every champion should have-a knockout punch. Freddie Welsh, who was knocked out in nine rounds by Leonard at New York recently, was an unpopular champion for the reason that he did not knock out his opponents; because he was always content to go ten rounds and collect his end of the receipts.
 With Leonard it will be different. He has climbed to the heights of the lightweight division mainly be- cause he brushed aside all opposi- tion in clean and decisive man ner. He won the championship in q clean-cut manner with knock out in the first minute of the ninth round
 When Leonard won the light weight championship of the world from Welsh he scored his fifth con- secutive knockout in as many weeks. Referee Mcfarland stopping the bout when Welsh has hanging help lessly on the ropes in Leonard's corner. It was a technical knock out and will be credited as such.
 Leonard, who scaled the light weights limit of 133 pounds, was in splendid physical condition when he entered the ring. Welsh also was in fine shape and weighed 3% pounds more than his opponent. From the first tap of the gong Leon ard was the aggressor and while Welsh cleyerly blocked many of Leonard's punches, the younger man scored heavily with swinging lefts and hard right-hand smashes to the stomach and ribs. Occasionally Leonard got his right over to the head with fairly good effect and stung his opponent frequently with swift jabs and hooks to the face and jaw.
 Welsh protected his face during the early rounds but as the fight progressed he showed signs of weak ening from the heavy body punches and in the ninth was felled three times by right cross to the jaw.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
 GENERAL FiLMDoM NEWS
PAULINE FREDERICK
 AT TILE DREAM IONIC II IT.

Suppose you were a kwoman longing for love and sympathy and found your self married to a hard hearted Villain' Would you take the same course that q gypsy maid, Madge. by name, pursues in the new Famous Players production, '"rne Moment Before?" Perhaps you would, but even then, do you suppose you could endure the trials this unfor- tunate little woman undergoes. These and many other di.~ cut questions will be answered by Pauline Frederick. who plays the leading role of Madge in this romantic photoplay. based upon Israel Zangwilrs powerful play. "The Moment Before" directed by Robert c. Vignola, photographed in the most picturesque localities in Florida. and enacted by a notable Famous Players cast will appear at the Dream tonight for the remainder of the week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Letters remaining uncalled for in the Post Office at Juneau. Alaska. May 31, 1917. Parties wishing same should call for ::Advertised Letters" and give date of list:
 Mrs. V. Adair. Jas. A. Brenner. George N. Harving. Miss L. R. Ben son, W. D. Brown. Olaf Boigen. F. A, Billinger Edward Bergman. Miss Thyra Bergman, Tony Carlson, John Cunnegan, Thomas J. Bowling. Bob. Daniel. Mir Gallo Eugenio. Signorino Al. Geo. Fariscelli. Andrew Froland. Tom Graham, Jovo Gjukitch. {2D. Joe Garanger. Clarence and Lewis Humpheries. Albert Hagberg. Miss Bibbie Lanord. Tom Mcdaniel, Anna Nanarinhar. N. Napzgos. May R. Ol- son, Andrew Palmer, William Price. Miss Estella Raymond. Ed sherman, John Sisull. John Stever. Steven Stew eson. Eimon Tannler, F. l.. Vegel. Miss Anna C. Wilson, Billie Wilson, +. A. Weltain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
MANAGER CROSS IS
 BACK FROM SOUTH.

W. D. Gross, of the Coliseum, re- turned yesterday on the Alameda af~ ter q two-days' business trip to Se- attle. MT. Gross says that the Tr angles will be coming north shortly he having secured not only the Tri- angles, but the Aircraft releases, in cludng Douglas Fairbanks. Mary Pick ford and George NJ. Conan. It is the intention of Mir. Gross to give three changes a week as soon as his new program starts. two Triangle with Keystone comedies and one Metro His added special features will be sandwiched in at different times.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
STOP THIEF IS 4
 REAIlY coon COMEDY

Seldom does a farce that has been the rage on the speaking stage get over on the screen on account of the many funny lines. quick situations and sparkling wit not being able to be caught by the camera. "Stop Thief" was a great Conan and Harris hit and screened as given at the Orpehum last night did make q comedy hit. It is all about a lIeptomaniac and the many situations are amusing, There is a big cast the leading parts being taken by Mary Ryan. Harry Mestayer, Albert Tavernier and Auguste Burmester, Mary Pickford is shown in one of her early cne-reel successes, Lena and the Geese" This bill is given only again tonight
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
Northwestern League
Dillon Joins Navy; Wants To Be
 An Admiral.

Treading in the footsteps of his illustrious sponsor, Bernie D1lloh, nyweight protege of Eddie Pink man, announces that he has enlist ed in the United Staates navy. Pinkham joined the Washington Coast Artillery last week in Seat tie.
 Bernie does not weigh as much as some of the shells used aboard modern battlcships and he is far too light to be of any use as bal last. He has fighting disposition, however, and no doubt will get to be an admiral some day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
HARMONY PREVAILS BETWEEN NATIONS
 ON WAR INDEMNITY

NEW YORK, June 6. - A Tribune dispatch says that the United Stetes is in complete harmony with the En- tente Powers in the matter of war indemnities. It is expected the Unit ed States will soon make public d statement regarding indemnities and which will probably con cur with the recent pronouncement of Premier Ribot of France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
WOODEN SHIPS TO
 BE BUILT NOW BY
 / DENMARK PEOPLE

LONDON, June 6.-Denmark has undertaken wooden shipbuilding as an anti submarine measure The type is standard one of three to four masts. having loading capacity Of 800 to GOO tons, motor driven. Ten of these vessels are now under pro cess of construction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
EMPIRES SPORTING DOPE

bantamweight, outfought Frankie Williams of New York in ten round bout here last night. knocking him down in the eighth with q right to the jaw. Burman weighed 116 pounds and Williams 11S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
BAYOMET DRILL OF AMERICAN ARMY IS
 TO BE REWRITTEN

WASHINGTON. June 6.-The Unit ed States manual of bayonet drill is declared by the War Department to be too much on the drill and de fansive order instead of fight and offensive. The manual has been re written according to the English ar my methods.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
Phillies Now Getting Into Major
 Stride.

With Alexander right again and Joe Ooschger proving that he is a real major league pitcher, the stock of the Phillies is looking up. Given d bit of good pitching and the Phils will come fast, for they have been showing the offensive power, except on the bases, where they are slow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
ONE COMPANY IS READY TO BUILD
 UNDERSEA BOATS

WASHINGTON. June 6.--Gregory c. Davison. vice-president of the Elec- tric Boat Company. and submarine expert. says his company is ready to build undersea merchantmen for the transatlantic business. If the gov ernment places contracts. submersi- bles will soon be carrying goods to the Allies just as the Deutschland carried goods to Germany, he says.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
TO OPEN BIDS SOON FOR MOTOR TRUCKS
 OF DIFFERENT TYPES

WASHINGTON. June 6.-Bids will be opened by the United States ar my on June 10 at Chicago for 35.- 000 motor trucks. of both light and heavy types.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
GERMANY EXPRESSES MORE REGRET WHEN
 VESSELS ARE SUNK
PHONE FOUR ONE FOUR

LONDON, June 6.-It is reported from Copenhagen that the German minister to Sweden called on the Swedish foreign minister at Stock holm expressing Germany's regret over the sinking of the steamships Vaterland. Vixen and Aspen by Ger man submarines. TX
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

COMPLIMENTARY ORGAN RECITAL AT THE PALACE.
 Next Sunday afternoon beginning at 3:30 o'clock free organ recital Will be given at the Palace which will m troduce Miss Ethel Forbes who has been secured by the Spicketts as or ganst at the Palace when they take over that theatre next week. The doors will open at 3 o'clock. The pro- gram prepared is creditable one and is follows: Largo from %erxes Handel Violin Solo-"Cavatina'' na''.-...~....-.---------Ran 70 Sanctissima Lux Desert Suite.--.--..--,--.-...-..-..-.H Homer Grun (ao At Sunrise
 (b) Mirage
 Valse. Op. GA No. 1...-...-..-.-....-.-.-C Chopin Violin Solo--Selected t'aNotte inn i l>eSeHue T iiiii' Pilgrims Chorus Wagner
 Assisted by Miss Klondy Nell
 son. NiolinisD
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
Northwestern Ieanue

At Seattle 4. Spokane l. At Butte 5. Tacoma 4. At Great Falls ?, Vancouver 4.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
Big League Games
SCORES, TUESDAY, JUNE 5th.
American Leanue

At Philadelphia 3, Chicago 6. At Washington 2. St. Louis C. At New York 5-4, Detroit l-G. At Boston Il, Cleveland 1.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
Champion Shot To Represent Iowa
 in Match,

John R. Jahn of Davenport won the interstate championship at Wa terloo, Iowa, and will represnt Iowa at the grand American han dicap shoot in Chicago when that event takes place. He broke 98 of 100 targets recently in the tourna- ment of the Iowa craftsmanship tournament. Miss Emma Wetleaf of What-Cheer won the trophy in the women's event.
 Iris Speakers bat is the drum major in the American League par ade It's in front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
National League

At St. Louis 3, Boston 2
 At Cincinnati 6, New York ,.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
CHANGE OF BILL AT THE COLISEUM TONIGHT.

night at the Coliseum, q big fea ture and comedy also perhaps weekly
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
Comiskey Adds Another Check to
 Red Cross.

Charles A. Comiskey, president of the Chicago American League base ball club, has sent a check to the Red Cross for $2,939.54, represent ing 10 per cent. of the receipts of nineteen games in which the White Sox participated recently. Comis- key previously had sent $2.109.11 to the Red Cross.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
FIRE ALARM BOXES
tcorrect to May 24)

(correct to May 24) l-4-3rd and Franklin. l-5-Franklin and Front. l-6-Front Street. opposite union
 Iron Works. 1-7-Front Street, opposite City
 Dock l-8-Front Street. below Worthen
 Mills. 2-3-Willoughby and End. 2-4-Seward and Front. 3-5-Main and Front. 2-6-Main and 2nd. 2-7-Main and 4th. 3-2-Gast stineau Avenue and hawh
 Way. 3-4-Gold and End. 3-6-4th and Harris. 3-6-5th and Gold 3-7-5th and East. 3-S-7th and Gold. %-1-9th and Indian 4-2-5th and Calhoun 4-S-West end Distin Avenue 4-6-Sth and Calhoun l-e-7th and Main 4-7-sth and Seward 4-8-Government Road. Old Jap Gardens.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
HOSPITAL NOTES

Charles Colman. of the Alaska-Ju- neau force is in the St. Ann Hospital suffering from a dislocated wrist
 John Lindquist. of the Alaska-Ju- neau force. is in the hospital for medical attention.
 John T. Erickson. of Thane. is in the hospital suffering from severe attack of pleurisy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

Give us your next order for trans fer work CT coal. Juneau Transfer Company. Phone 48.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

THE EMPIRE-All the News All the Time. When It Is News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

THE EMPIRE-An the News Ali
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
AMERICAN LABOR FEDERATION WILL
 NOT AID ENEMY
Executive Council Refuses to Join Conference Being Planned by Russian So-
 cialistic Element

Washington, October 26-The executive council of the American Federation ot Labor has declined to participate in an international conference of workmen and socialists of all countries suggested by the executive committee Of the Rus sian workmens' and soldiers delegate council, declaring that to hold such a conference at this time would be un- timely, and inappropriate and conducive to no good results.
 The following statement was made public at the federations headqua rters:
 The executive council of the Amer ican Federation of Labor, having be- fore it a report made by President Com pers of conference with MT. Jacob Baum, who claims to be courier, en- trusted with message from the execu- two committee of the workmens' and soldiers delegate council, department ot international relations of Russia, Vice President Perhan and Secretary Nor rison having also reported having con ference with MT. Baum upon the same subject Of his message and the message being request for the American Fed era ton of Labor to call or to partici- pate in an international conference ot worknen and socialists of all countries, having given the subject matter full consideration. declares as follows:
 That we regard it as untimely and inappropriate, conducive to no good re- sul,s, but on the contrary harmful, to hold an international conference at this time, or in the near future with the rep resentatives of all countries, enemy countries, and we are constrained there fore to decline at this time either to participate in, or to call such a confer- ence.
 We take occasion to again send fra ternal greetings to the people and the republic of Russia, and our earnest wishes for the success and permanency of Russia's democracy; that we all make energetic efforts in our common cause for freedom, justice and democracy In all of the nations of the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, October 2s.-(Special.) )-The Tuscaloosa county grand jury convenes here Monday, when 1t Is expected a num- Der of indictments will be returned. The jurors are as follows: H. H. Baker, fore man; W. J. Moore, J. B. Taylor. W. c. Swindle. G. w. Jones. l.. A. Hammer S. D. Avery, A. A. Hamilton, ". A. Scales. Newton Mathews. W. c. Foster, John Nelson. J. w. Montgomery, J. R. Logan, w. K. Thaxton. c. " Thornton. E. F. Butler and James W. Clements.
 State Examiner Arthur McWilliams left for Montgomery yesterday. after exam- ming the books of the various county officials at the courthouse. Mr. McWil- Hams found all the books correctly and neatly kept, and gave the Tuscaloosa county officers very high recommends tion, stating that It was always a pleas ure for him to examine the Tuscaioosa county books.
 County Clerk w. F. Bonham has re- ceived his appointment as county regis rrar of Tuscaloosa county, and will be- gin his itinerary over the county on November 15 He states that he will make strong effort to reach every cti- Zen of the county who is old enough to register. ana will announce the dates ~of his visits to- the various precincts Of the county at later date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
At Loew's Biiou

The Saturday matineegoer will find a fine bill of entertainment at Loews Bijou today as the programme includes some of the most pleasing acts in vaudeville and feature pictures unequalled any, where outside a Loew theatre. In ad- dition to the five-star vaudeville acts. Carlyle Blackwell and Madge Evans will De seen In ''The Burglar" one of the best and most interest-compelling screen dramas of today. Loew's news pictures are of unusual interest and the comedy reels are diverting. There is not dull number on the bill. Evans and Newton open the show with some lively steps and funny stories. The Howard Sisters keep up the gait with clever impersonations, songs and dances. Apple Blossom Time is an artistic novelty with two clever entertainers and mimics. Dave Thorsby entertains every minute he Is on the stage with song and comedy talk. De Renzo and Larue are clever aero bats. Continuous performances, o'clock until Il D. m.