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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-09
First National Bank.

At the meeting held by the flIS'
National Bank at eleven o'clock the
following named directors wc.c re-
elected: Benoit Baer, Jr., Douglass
Stuart, Gardner l.. Boothe, James
F. Muir, NJ. 3. Harlow, Walter
Roberts. George E. Warfield. The
meeting of the directors for the
election of officers will be held to-
morrow.
Citizens National Bank.
The election of directors of the
Citizens National Bank resulted as
follows: Edward l.. Dainger-
field, J. Clinton Smoot, Worth HUI
fish. NJ. A. .Ahern, John NJ. John
son, Carroll Pierce, Urban S. Lam
bert. The election Of officers at
this bank will also be held tomor-
row.
Alexandria National Bank.
The directors elected at the
Alexandria National Bank are as
here named: Judge c. E Nicol,
William B. Smoor, ". E. Balm,
Samuel G. Brent, Albert Bryan. The
election of officers for this bank will
take place on Thursday.
It is highly gratifying to learn
thet Alexandria financial instltu-
tions are in very prosperous con-
dition and that the prospects for
the ensuing year are fully as en-
couragine as those of the year
Just closed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-09

Mr.. 7. n. Eddy is in New York
attending the Automobile show and
will represent the Mt. Vernon Auto
company at the Overland banquet tc
be held in the Biltomer Hotel tomor-
row night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-09

The American Guard band is ar
ranging to give concert in the
,arlv part of February. Officers were
elected by the organization last night
>. follnws: Walter s. Nicklin, man
,ear: Prof. julius Hampers, OF
Washington, instructor; Lambert -
Sullivan, president; Lester Swan
vice president; Norman Simpson
secretary: w. Reginald Tatspau@h'
treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-09

The Salvation Army will begin
4 mid-winter camp meeting tonight,
in their hall, 202 King street. At
he service this evening the prizes
ill be distributed for the past years
attendance at Sunday school. A
special six weeks revival will be
carried on and the minister's of the
different churches in the city have
signified their intention OF attending
and assisting in this revival.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-09

Mrs. Mary L. Crane widow OF the
late Edw. Crane, died last night 1T
the home of her daughter, Mrs. }, g.
Duncan, in Del Ray, The funeral
will be held on Thursday at p. m.'
Rev l.. NJ. Ferguson, pastor OF
Trinity Methodist church, officiating
The interment will be private, III
ITnion cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-09

Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at 8 o'clock for Mrs. Sarah
C. Elliott, who died on Sunday at
her home on Braddock Heights. Rev.
Dr.. John Lee Allison, pastor OF the
Second Presbyterian church, will Of
fciate. The intelment will be IN
Union cemetery.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
DlPLoMAcY IS Expensive
rry Associated pr.ss1

my Ass6ciatsd Prsssl
LONDON. Eng.-The cost of the
British diplomatic service last year
was over 100000 poupnds according
to government report Just issued.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
URGE JAPANESE
TOPLANT CORN
CBy Associated Prsssl

THE HAGUE. Netherlands.-wit
twenty four million dollars worth OF
tobacco, or 5a0. 900 bales still lying ii.
the island OF Java awaiting shipment
TO the Dutch market, and with every
prospect OF shipment being long de-
layed, and Urgent admonition has gone
forth to the natives there from the
Dutch government general to plant
corn and other food products In place
Of their usual tobacco crops. ..
Last year the, Java tobacco crop
yielded about 49, 900 bales, a record
figure. As a result Of an abnormally
heavy rainfall, this years crop is ex-
pected TO be considerably smaller, pro-
badly less than Coz, COO and the orders
just issued are likely to have curt.
failing effect ON subsequent produc-
ton.
The mere suggestion of a tobacco
famine in. Europe must conture up a
fearsome picture in the mind Of all de-
voices of the weed, but with the
spectre of a European food famine
seriously frightening some people
here, the partial substitution Of corn
for tobacco in the Netherlands East
Indies is regarded as imperative.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
DOMINICAN REPUBLICFORGES
FORWARD Under STABLE REGIME:

10 be on several projects. Bids have
been asked fer the building CT the
first sixteen kilometcrs. This road
will also connect with one now under
construction from Hacor.s TO HA;o
Mayor. a distance Ct twelve kiIo
meters. H..
The foundation or a new $50. 900 { Us.
tens house at Santo Domingo City
has already been laid and work on the
rev municipal b .i.d,HE in the capital,
Nhich mas been almost ten years in
building and, which has been interrupt,
ed frequently by revolutions, has been
resumed and the building probably
viii be occupied within six months
Other projects, including the cree,
tion OF several government buildings
TO take the place Of rented quarters.
are being planned now that a stop
has been put to revolutions and with
the continuance of orGer throughout
the country funds are being made
available for many large public and
private projects.
Since the American occupation
there have been many inquiries re-
garding lands and large tracts have
been bought up in the Cibao chiefly
for the growing OF tobacco while in the
Southern part of the Republic much
land is being purchased to be planted
TO sugar cane. Several large invest.
ments Of Porto Rican capital have
been made chiefly sugar lands while
the same interests have made preli-
nary plans for the establishment of a
bank in the capital with branch at
Maeoris "&.- ...
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
SMOKES CIGARS TO
WIN FAVOR BUT is ii.
MADE ILL IN TIME
IBy Associated Prassl

RERNE.- A younr' American who
said he was student in Munich and
that he was caught by the war with.
out sufficient funds, auneared at one
of the American consulates in Switer.
land soon after the beginning of the
w8r and asked for any kind of work
that would enable him to save money
to get home. ...'. H..
He was hired and ,roved capable,
energetic and honest. He was known as
Johnson" Tho consul, genial. gen.
erotis man. was in the habit of hand
ing ont to his clerks and assistants
as many cigars as they would take
each day. johnson" though he made
a wry face, always aecepted-and
smoked-the cigars. Eventually. how
ever, he admitted to a friend in the
consulate that he had accepted them
because he believed he would favor
with the chief in that way, but that
they made him Ill. He was sent to
a hospital! and there the invitable re-.
velation came. Johnson" in reality
was a New York woman who, while
In Munich, had donned mems clothes.
to cross the German frontier. She re-
turned to the consulate but once after.
having recovered from. the chiefs
strong cigars and then only to resign.
Somehow, without a passport she got
into Italy and obtained passage to
America on a steamer sailing from
Genoa. =, szs-s zg.,. --az..1 ,.-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
IBy Associated Pressl


PUERTO, PLATA, Dominican Re
public - Extensive repairs en- the Do
minIcan Central Railroad, connecting
this port with Santiago. in the heart
Of TIE rich Cibao country. have been
commenced in accordance with the de
sire OF the military government 10
have TRANSPORTATION between these
points brought up 10 a satisfactory
basis.
Tons OF tobacco and coffee and
cacao, the accumulation Of year, re
main GHmoyed at Santiago while there
has been practically no freight moved
inlnnd by rail from here since August.
The railroad, owned by the Republic,
has for years operated at infrequelt
and uncertain intervals.
Changes 20 Reduce Grade
The engineers are now working on
two deyiations from the present route
which will reduce the grade from
twelve per cent TO a maximum Of three
per cent These grade reductions will
eliminate the necessity for racks,
which heretofore, have been used,
and will make traffic both quicker
and more certain. The locomotives
and rolling stock also are to>be put
in disable condition and when these
changes and repairs are made IL is ex-
pected that the road will be in more
servicable condition than at any time
since the construction.
Only on one or two occasions has
the road ever been operated profitably
and then not for long periods. General
~ n has been heavy expense to the
government VIXEN II was in operation
and long periods Of idleness due to
revolutionary operations have made
repair and upkeep charges heavy.
Other improvements Commencing
Other extensive improvements are
in course OF construction here and
with a stable government are expect.
ed to rush to completion without un
necessary delay. The new 4e0foot
wharf which the government is build.
ing at a cost OF $4,000 Is well under
way and when completed will be the
finest harbor improvement in the Re-
public. In addition to the wharf new
custom house 10 cost $50, 700, is to be,
built at the entrance Of the dock. The
dock is to be Ala feet long and ships
drawing not more than 20 feet Of
water can come up olong either side.
Engineers are at work on the de-
velopment Of hydroelectric project
On the Vague river, near Santiago,
which when completed will furnish
electricity for Santiago, Moca, La
Vega and Puerto Plata, the four princi-
pal cities Of the Cibao and north coast.
With the exception of San Pedro de
Macoris and Santo Domingo City San.
tiAgo and Puerto Plata are the only
cities in the Republic now having
electric lighting service.
Other public improvements that are
to be immediately undertaken include
the rebuilding of bridges on the road
from Santiago to Monte Cristi. Seven
bridges on this highway were burned
by the revolutionists last spring to /
check the advance Of United States
Marines.
American Occupation Helped
In the southern part Of the island !
work has been commenced or is about
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
MORE GUARDS ON
WATERFRONT AND
VESSELS SOUGHT
Continued from page onel

(COntl2ued from page onel
port officials and Commissioner Tom
Church, sho said that il developed
Friday that the special regulations
passed by the board at a special meet
ing Thursday afternoon 1T the request
Of Governor Pinkham. to control u.ovc-
ments Of shipping here after dark, in
clude the taking Of absolutely no pre-
cautions to- protect the shore side of
Honolulu harbor. including docks,
piers and Vessels in port. Church
said OF today's meeting that he was
convinced the boards action would be
very incomplete unless protection is
given territorial piers. docks and
steamers using this port
President and General Manager
James A. Kennedy of the Inter-Island
Steam Navigation Company. and Supt
Chen Low of the Oahu Shipping Com
pany, were present to express their
opinions on the new regulations.
Hits Inter-lsland Vessels
Both shipping men said that many
Of their steamers have to come into
Honolulu harbor at night to keep up
their schedules. Kennedy said passen.
gers would be greatly Inconvenience,
as the Claudine arrives late Saturday
from Maui. the steamers from Kauai
at 2. 8 and a. m. and the Kilauea
from Kona and Kahului before day
light. The new rules forbid vessels
of any nature or size entering the
harbor after dark.
May Fire On Makee
Supt. Eben Low OF the Oahu Ship
ping Company said he had called on
Lieut.. .Cndr Arthur Crenshaw, sll-
gineer officer Of Pearl Harbor naval
station, Friday, and that the navy
man had told him the new regulations
do not forbid his vessels leaving port
at night, but that under no circum.
stances will they be modified to per.
nit his boats to enter port after dark.
He said he understood that the new
regulations go into effect tonight, and
that he is afraid the power schooner
James Makee may be fired on by Fort
Armstrong. She Is due to arrive to-
night and has no wireless so she can
be warned, he said.
Foeter Wants Waterfront Tabu
A motion made by Commissioner
Church for the Monday morning meet.
ing carried unanimously. Harbormas-
ter Foster was given authority to re-
quest military guards for any steam
ers calling here between now and
Monday. Captain Foster urged the
board to ask the army to make the
waterfront "tabu'' after dark, as is
now done in coast ports.
viii Go to Army
Commissioner James Wakefield pro-
posed the Monday meeting, to allow
steamship repre seRtatiEes here
chance to suggest the hest methods Of
protecting their property. ANY
crank can go aboard steamers now
and destroy them. without anyone
stopping him." said Wakefield. His
plan is to go to General Strong with
"a clean-cut program of what we want
DONE"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
%EAtt&4sA8
FOR SALE.

LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY.
Thoroughbred Plymouth Rock eggs.
Apply 1898 Ninth avenue, phone
1851. 6766-3t
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
TENNESSEE PRIVATE
DESERTS FROM ARMY

John w. Preston, private first class,
9Th Aero Squadron, Signal Corps. San
Diego! California, deserted from the
army at San Diego on February %, ac-
cording to descriptive cards that have
been issued at Fort Kamehameha.
Preston is a native of Townsend,
Tennessee. He is rs years Of age, has
blue eyes, hght-brown hair, fair COM
plexion, weighs 166 pounds and Is
six feet in height.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21

An expenditure of s2,5OO.0o0 for i'm.
proyements viii be made Immediately
by the Newport News Shipbuilding &
Dry Dock Co.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21

The British Board of Trade figures
for february show that imports dur
ing the month increased $4,000. 600
and that exports increased s4,760, 900.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21

Mayor .,ltchel received from Pres
ident, Wilson letter of thanks for the
city's offer of docks and recreation
piers for use. in time of emergency.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
local And d1VfIhl

Harmony Chapter. Eastern Star.
meets this evening. ~.
SchofieId Lodge, F. & A. AZ has
regular business meeting tonight at
Schofield Barracks
The Poultry club Of the army and
navy i'll hold a meeting at 10 oc.ock
thursday morning. April 2S.
Mystic Lodge members had an en-.
joyab!e social NEE ing at the Anleri-
can cafe last evening. Harry Whit.
comb, the host served cold drinks.
IN Orleans are invited TO rcpeting
OF the Ohio Club next Thursday even
Ing at Rev. ana Mrs. W. ID. Wester-
Vets home in Waikiki. whether III, m
bcrs CT the club or not.
The Montana girls" called ON Gov
erGor Lucius E. Pinkham at ll:40 this
morning, after seeing both houses oil
the legislature At work and inspecting
the capitol building thoroughly
Senator r, W. Shingle introduced in
the legislature yesterday resolution
requesting Congress TO dredge the pro-
posed Kalihi channel between Hone
lulu harbor and kapalama basir. The
resolution was introduced fer TIE har-
Dor board.
According to adyices from San
Francisco c. Z. Boulder, revenue
agent, has been appointed to the dis
trict comprising Hawaii. California
and Nevada. succeeding Col. w. II.
Chaplain, who has been transferred to
Salt Lake City. 49,.
An examination to fill vacancy in
the position of female stenographer
and typewriter at SIS month in the
United States agricultural experiment
station will be held May %. Those
wishing to take the examination
should apply ct once to John W. Short.
secretary of the civil service district,
at the custom house. .
Eight members OF the freshman
class of Mckinley high school lectur'
ed last night on ancient Greece in the
assembly hall of the school They
were En- Fab Chong, Alexander Lum,
Clara Fernandez, Maria Chun Hoon,
Leonard Lorimer, James Dunn, shun
Shung Lee and BENJAMIN 0liyeira. A
program preceded the lee
lures. ..E -. ~ /
Miss Addie Margaret Johnson and |
Luther W. Hough were married Thurs
day evening by David Cary Peters, |
pastor. OF the Christian church. Mrs.
Hulda ]. Bushnell and Arthur HCugh |
we're witnesses. The bride is teach. !
er at the normal scIool and a sister |
Of Mrs. Andrew L. Bushnell. lIough Is !
connected with the Hawaiian pineap-
pie Company.
Members of the senate backed up i
The minority of the judiciary commit
lee yesterday afternoon In voting to &C |
cept their report on chiropractics end |
to table the bill. \
report had been submitted
BY the committee fayoring the adoD-
ion of the chiropractic measure;
which would admit chiropractors to
he territory upon presentation Of a
certificate from another state.
Mayor .-itchel received from Pres
dent Wilson letter of thanks for the
,ity's offer of docks and recreation
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
BRITISH KING GIVES H..
APPROVAL ORIENTAL STUDY
IRY Associated Pressl

LONDON, Ens.-When King George
opened the school for the study OF
oriental languages here the other day
he placed official stamp of approval
on the revival of moment that since
the war has geen gaining rapid head
way in this country to study foreign
languages. The school opened by the
king is the first OF its kind in the
British Empire which counts S,2O,00e,.
600 citizens speaking oriental Ian
guages. "
One OF the lessons taught this coun-
try by the war has been the need for
a wider knowledge of foreign Ian
guages. The British people have learn
ed through the war that the average
German knew more languages than
the average Briton. ....... IT,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21

A complete census and inventory of
the military resources of the state is
called for in the Robinson bill, re-
ported favorably by the New York
Senate finance committee.
Beginning of work on a new union
The Atlantic and Northwestern Rail-
road Co. was chartered at Richmond,
Va, with capital of $1,000 900.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
ROUND THE ISLAND TOURS

Around the island, $1.75, Sunday
Tickets at Benson, Smith & Co., Fort
street. Phone 1356.-Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21

Three persons were injured when
the forward truck Of a Nostrand Ave
nue. car left the rails at Avenue d,
Flatbush. and dropped eight feet into
a subway excavation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-21
rHE SALVATION ARMY HALL
S16 Nuuanu ST.

Adjutant and Mrs. James c. West
will conduct services. ~
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, s
p. m. -:
Sunday School GAS p. m.
You are cordially welcomed.
ADV.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
ARTILLERY AGAIN ACTIVE ON BRITISH FRONT
TROOP DIRECTIONS PERMIT
 FURTHER TEUT0h GAINS

headquarters, in addition to admitting further retirements in the Stripa reg ron also disclose that tGe troops in several of the army divisions are stu
 mreIiable and cannot be depended upon in spite of the stringent disc,- iG,no recently inaugurated.
 The reports disclose that bpIi"s of Russian troops have voluntarily lcf. their allotted places on the battle lE and allowed the TcutOns to t,ke over their places without rcsistence. The German occupation of the Molit heights in the Kimpolung region of Bukowina is attributed to the disaf- fected soldie's ref'lsing to hot their line while further Tcutons gains in the Strypa river region are also x plained in the same manncr
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

The Wild Goose Company is still engaged in extensive additions to the heating plant distribution system and the work will probabiy not be con cluded for several days. Drains are being laid under the steam piper on the north side of Front street and the pipes are alos being boxed In to prevent super radiation. It is be- heved that this will greatly add to the general efficiency of the system beside effccting a considerable saving in feul.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
TOO CLOSE
 TO PLuToCRATS
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-Thc ad mlnistrHt ion has rendered it's sym apthy to Thomas D. Jones, the capi- ta list, whose nomination to member ship on the federal reserve board was rejected by the senate some days ago, by appointing him a member of the exports administration board, the pri- mary duty of which will be to pre- vent supplies reaching Germany through the medium of neutrals.
 As the appointment does not re- quire senate confirmation. the solons will not have an opportunity to pass their Judgment on the new appointee. Tho refusal of the senate to sanction the appointment of Jones to the fed eral reserve board was based upon a too close connection with big business. The senators evidently be- lieving that the appointment of man who stood so close to the greater financial interests would not look we'll.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
FRENCH PIERCE GERMAN
 LINES THREE POINTS

man lines along the Ypres frout with terrific intensity, according to the To reau from the crrly h-Gdquarttrs in dicating that the allies are again pre- recent offenslv,. which was unfD, .nr ately suspended ny adverse weat re" conditions. The Gcimans arA still counter attacking lt v-rious sections of the Flanders lines but have beer entirely unsuccessful in regaining the ground WI 'stet from them b' the British
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
COMMISSION WILL
 SOON REPORT
 ON COPPER

duction given in the report on the private prices charged by the copper producers
 The report will place thc govern ment in position to act effectively in the settlement of many of the labor troubles arising in the copper pro ducing districts.
 Tine work of the commission was undertaken at the direction of the president who is greatly dcsirous of having the inner SIde of the copper industry made clear owing 10 the importance of that commodity in the war preparations.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07

tions in the way of passage of leg islation vitaily necessary to the wei fare of the country and to the Am erican allies in the European struggle.
 The Mississippi senator declared that numbers of these men have of- fered consistent opposition to all ad- ministratlon proposals since practi- cally the beginning of American par ticipation in the war, regardless of their nature or the requirements of the present situation.
 The senator then offered passion ate appeal for unity and cooperation
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
SOME SHOW DREAM.

Young and captivating Hazel Dawn, the famous beauty, stars tonight In the amusing, fanciful comedy "Niobe," at the Dream. Possessed of a remarka- ble figure, Miss Dawn, as "Niobe." the statute that comes to life. has won dcrful opportunity to display her many charms. This comedy has it's start 5000 years ago, and ends today. Produced by Paramount it is fea- ture of high class order. A scienti- fisc photograph, with q number of in- terestlng subjects and Bray cartoon produced by Paramount will also be on the bill.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-The Fed eral Trade commission announced to- day that the final report of that body ,n the American copper production and costs of mining and marketing that product, will be transmitted to President Wilson within a period of two weeks.
 Into looking into the copper situa- ion for some time with view t" branches of the copper industry. The committee will base the costs of pro
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-07
y Associated Press.

y ASSoCIdted ffeSS.
 AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug. T. That one German submarine enga ged n the German blockade alone sank a total of nineteen vessels of a combin- rl tonnage of slightly more than sixty thousand tons within period of three weeks, was the somewhat information brought to this port today by sailor who was on board one of the vessels attacked and sunk by the Tcuton diver,
 The man declares that following the attack on his vessel he was thrown into the sea as the steamer listed and was later picked up by