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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-16

BERLlN-The Germans in an at tack in the Champagne district, cap tured ground half a mile deep over a front one and one.half miles and took S56 prisoners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-16

When you think of BUILDING" of me. A. Howard Pet erson, architect, Room 1, Valentine Bldg, phone AT. SC
Evening star., 1917-12-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Marshall A. Colbert, Z. s. A.. and Roseatta
Davis of this city
Frank Bredice and Maggie Pirrane.
Wilton B. Long and Katherine W. Parks.
Roger /. Moore. I. s. A., and Frances i.
Mclaughlin of this city.
Henry c. Schulters and Aurelia C. Gingen.
james Thomas ard Beatrice Fletcher.
Edward Schrum and Ellen Flannery.
Dallas p. Hutchison Of Fairfax, Va, and
Ethel N. Nickel OF Herndon, Va.
Laurence G. Alexander and Annie v Driscoli.
Carl II. Rogers and Marion II. Fischer. both
' Charles '' Herbert U. S. A.. and NJ Kiemer
Carroll of this city.
John w Robinson. U. 8. A.. and Lena Carter
James M Robinson and Mertina Miller.
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Stunts also played during the ceremony
and for the reception which followed.
The double ring service was used. Mr..
Harry B. Cuthbertson Of Philadelphia,
brother of the bride, was best man.
Lieut.. Milton F. Schwab. Messrs. Web
ster Adams, Roland B. Rosson and
Thomas r. Benner-acted as ushers.
A feature of the reception was the
presentation of bouquets of pink roses
by each of the twelve little girls COM
posing the bride and bridegroom's sun
day school classes.
Mrs Mold is a Junior student at
George Washington University and a
number of her college professors and
classmates were present.
Mr.. Mold and his bride left later for
a short trip north, after which they
will take an extensive trip through the
southern states, going to Palm Beach,
Miami. Fla, and the West Indies and
Cuba. The brides travelling costume
was of brown crepe de chine with a
brown hat to match and a plush top
coat. They viii be at home after Feb
ruary l at 2204 Evarts street north
east.
Evening star., 1917-12-13
THE EVENING srAK THURSDAY, pEcEMBEE D. 1y1.

Harry y. Tavenpef II Vienna, Va. and Lola
Y. Pearson Of Herndon. Va.
Yancey 3. Bailey Of Elmont. Va. and Lcfce
3. Hslman Of Ashland, Va.
Willis @. Meess Of Rlchmo1d. Va and IAura
=. Noorss Of Provldenes Forge. Va
both Of Richmond, Va.
Alfred .. Stoddsrd Of Chicago, H.. and ADA
n. Kenner Of this city. -
Wesley G. williams and Myrtle H. Fig.
both Of Richmond, Va.
Chester Barnes and Ella Hall,
Maurice Piftie and Esther FienberE both OF
Baltimore, Nd.
Robert T, Poiiitt Of Msysr'lle. Ky, ana
Angie B. Balmer Of Pontiac. Ill.
James A. Frye and Mary B. Deal. both OF
Manassas, Va.
william Hopper and Theresia Heichele.
George Turner and Annie Baddie.
Edwin J. echlnnes and Sadie N. Du Pont.
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Anthsny and Margaret q. Miller. boy.
Abner G. and Mary N. Iakenan. girl.
John b. and Fenella Lyon. boy.
McFali and Elizabeth ksrhey. girl.
Elmer 8. and catherins A. Jordan. bag.
Norman and Helen Haag, boy.
McCarther and Eiixabeth Hanger, bag.
Edwin V. and Genevieve q. Green, boy.
Joseph B. and Kate c. Freeman. girl.
Harry II. and Anna r. Fenes. boy.
Rrfus P, and Katie W. Emhrey, boy.
Frank j. and Mildred T.. Ehrhardt, elri.
William w. and Beatrice E. Denton. boy.
James II. and Laura v, Diver. girl.
John W. and Jennie W. Dull. boy
Russell ". and Helen P. Clay, boy.
William !. aud Minnie Canter, girl.
Louis J. and Blanche A. Cats, rtri,
Roland ii. and Jennie A. Brown, boy.
Anon Il. and Doris r. Brown. girl
John ". and Helen 4. Bishop. hoy
Donald O. and Agnes 4. Beckwith, boy.
Evening star., 1917-12-13
Socialist Vote Three to One.

STOCKHOLM. December 12.-The So
ciaIists poiled IS per cent of the total
vote in the recent municipal elections
at Leipsic, according to the report pub
lished by the Berlin Vorwaerts' Ihis
represents q per cant increase oyer
1912. when the last previous election
was held. The independent socialists
polled nearly "a per cent OF the totai
socialist vote,
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Latssr ssd Jui!s Young. IA.
leAiah and Grace r.ucas, boy.
william and Fanny johnson, gifA
Albert and Ethel Garner. boy.
Charlss y. and Mamie Dorsey. ~,
Ben and Luelia Brice, boy.
Atley and Antcnta Butler. g4x4.
Evening star., 1917-12-13
Bill to Grant Annuities.

Granting OF annuities TO all native o.
naturaiized American citizens sixty-hye
years of age and over who have been
residents OF the country for twenty
years and whose income IL less than
5000 per year is provided In bill IN
troduced in the House by Represents
tive Focht of Pennsylvania
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Mrs. Luther w Mott wife of Repre-
sentative Mott of New Y ork, Will give
a tea this afternoon at the Congress
sional Club in honor of Mrs. Norman
New York state delegates to the suf-
frage convention. Assisting Mrs. Mott
in receiving will be Mrs. William
Gibbs McAdoo, Mrs. James r. Mann and
Mrs. James Lee Laidlaw of New York
The guests will include the New York
congressional delegation and their
wives and the delegates to the conven-
ton.
Evening star., 1917-12-13
Births Reported.

he following births havs bssn reported 70 the
health department in the last twenty-four hours:
Mason ]. snd Mary ". Young. girl.
Udo b. and Grace A. waidecker. girl and boy
twins.
Jacob and Catherine willcher boy.
6arfy and Florence Westefnman. girl.
nahen Y. and Louise NJ. Terry. girl.
Harry W. and Helen p. Shinn. boy.
Nelson w. and Ethel L. Smith, hoy
william H. and Gertrude &. Smith hoy
Andrew NJ. and Elsie Smith. girl.
Spertdon and Carrie L. Stsmates boy
william Il. and Derothea A. Palmer girl
Frederick and Elizabeth L. Newbnrgh boy
William A. and Birdeila A. Mankey girl
Evening star., 1917-12-13

The marrige of Miss Julia Kenneth
and Mr. John Abbott Wright, Sd. both
of Boston, took place on Wednesday.
December s. at New York. Mr., and
Mrs. Wright will be at home after De-
cember 10 at Brookline. Mass.
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Mrs. Hoxie. wife of Brig. Gen. r. l..
Hoxie, L. S, A.. will be hostess at the
knitting tea of the League of Ameri-
can Pen Women at their headquarters.
1923 II street. Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes
and Mrs. Virginia King Frye will as
sist in entertaining.
Evening star., 1917-12-13

The members of the Louisiana So
ciety will entertain tomorrow evening
at the Home Club in honor of the mem
bers of the Louisiana delegation TO the
National American Woman's Suffrage
Association convention now in session
here.
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Maj Gen. George W. Davis. Z. s. A.,
retired, and Miss Elsie A. Davis have
gone to St. Augustine. Fla. where they
will make an extended stay.
Evening star., 1917-12-13
come to Washingten with his family
to serve In the ordnance department

marriage of her daughter Edna Kath-
erine and Mr.. Yewell Cashsll. Monday,
December 10. At the Church Of the Sa-
cred Heart. 18th street and Park road,
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Capt W. A. Burton of the British war
commission and Mrs. Burton have re-
turned to Washington and are at the
Shoreham.
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Mrs. H. R. Long announces the mar
riage of her daughter Margaret French
to Lieut.. Leslie f. E:urlingame, Q. r. G.,
on Saturday, Decem ber s.
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Mrs. Helen Ekin starrett, formerly of
Chicago. but now of Portland, Ore,
founder and for thirty years principal
of the Starrett School for Girls in Chi
cago, is visiting her son, Maj; William
A. Starrett, at 321S Newark street
Cleveland Park, and incidentally at
tending some of the sessions of the
woman suffrage convention now being
held in this city. Mrs Starrett was
delegate from the state OF Kansas to
the second national woman suffrage
convention held in Washington in 1868
forty-nine years ago, and was "A speaker
of the platform with Susan Il. An
thony Eliza beth Casy stanton, Lu-
cretia Mott Anna Dickinson and other
pioneer suffragists. At this convention
called by Miss Anthony and Mrs stan
ton, Miss Anthony first publicly advo-
Gated the securing of suffrage by fed
eraI amendments to the Constitution
evening at the home of Mrs. c. NJ. Stoy
l211 Park road. when her sister. Miss
Lola Pearson was united in marriage
to Mr.. Harry Tavenner OF Fairfax coun-
ty. Va. Rev w. e. Woolf officiating
Only the immediate family were pres
ent. Following the ceremony. supper
was served and Mr.. and Mrs. Tavenner
left for short wedding trip
Mrs. Grace Julian Clarke of Indian
anolis is in the city attending the
meetings of the suffrage association
Mrs Clarke is the daughter OF George
W, Julian. representative from Indiana
from 1S49 until 1871, and granddaugh-
ter OF Joshua r. Giddings. having lived
in washington while little girl. While
in the city Mrs. Clarke is visiting her
cousin Mrs. Alfred Holmes White. wife
of Cant White, in Florence Court.
Cant, White, who is senior professor of
chemical engineering at the University
Of Michigan at Ann Arbor. has recently
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Mrs Albert L. Mills will leave Wash
ington next week to spend the Christ
mas holidays with her son-in-law and
daughter. Maj. and Mrs. Emil p. Laur-
son, at Fort Oglethorpe.
Evening star., 1917-12-13

Capt and Mrs. Perry Belmont, who
were at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. New
York, returned to Washington yester-
day
Evening star., 1917-12-13

A card party will be given in the
Cairo ballroom, under the auspices of
the Cairo unit. American Red Cross. at
o'clock Monday afternoon, December
Evening star., 1917-12-13

steffanson will live at No. Sc East 57th
street.
The bride is a member Of the Colony
anu nber Fenee 81 1en,i,v M, wS;ch hse lnna
been influential in politics and busi-
ness in his country. For some time he
represented Sweden here in connection
with exports to that country. His
brother, who passed part of last sum-
mer at Newport. r. l.. is member OF
the Kings Guard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
BACK FROM VACATION

DOUGLAS, Aug. 30.-Two or three days sooner than was expected but looking fresh as a full-blOwn water lily, A. k. Gurr, cashier of the First Territorial Bank, returned last night from a two months vacation which he spent at Lake Chelan, Wash, and where Mrs. Gurr and two children, who accompanied him, will remain for another month or six weeks. Like all others returning from the out side, MT. Gurr brings stories of un- predented prosperity. He also says that everywhere one goes soldiers |are seen and that the entire coun- |try is constantly discussing war and means for carrying it on. MT. Gurr |says his wife and children have been greatly benefited by the warm sun shine of middle Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30

the wharfage on box shocks was re- duced from 50' to 371a cents per ton. This was to encourage the bix in dustry which the James Company is building up.
 The wharf committee reported 220 tons of coal on hand and 400 addi- tional tons as being expected in the near future. The business of the wharf for the previous week amount ed to $67S.45. The committee also favored putting a new shingle roof on the coal shed which was or dered
 The finance committee reported cash on hands to the amount of $1,- 193, and bills aggregating within a few dollars of that amount were passed and ordered paid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
PUBLIC SCHOOL AT DOUGLAS TO
 BE GIVEN CASH
Counci|men Unanimous in Giving All Financial Aid Needed to the
 School Board
COUNCIL HOLDS SESSION

DOUGLAS, Aug 30.-"So far as l am concerned, and I think I voice the sentiment of every member of the council, the public school of Douglas will be given every encour- agement at the command of the city government We have a good school and it must be maintained at its present standard of efficiency. There is no such thing as standing still. Our school must either advance or retrograde and it must not do the latter. If another teacher in the high school is necessary to get the best results, then we must provide for that other teacher"
 It was Mayor Elmer E. Smith who uttered the above last night when President Sergeant and Secretary Gallwas of the school board. accom- panied by the new superintendent, Prof. G. w. Greene, appeared before the board and asked that the ap- prOpriation for the maintenance of the school for the ensuing year be raised from $1O,000 to $13,000, there having been a misunderstanding as to the amount requisitioned by the school board. The other members of the council acquiesced in the senti the school board was assured that everything possible will be done to advance the efficiency of the school
 All the members of the council except Martin and Leivers, who are out of town, were present at last nights meeting which was a special one called for the transaction of business before the departure of Councilman Oliver Olson for the out side tomorrow. He was granted a and Clerk Bennett was also granted a ten days or two weeks vacation
 The much heralded new dog ordi- nance passed the first and second readings.
 A letter from Dr. Mathis of Anchor age, said his taxes were took high and asked that they be reduced. The clerk was instructed to notify the doctor that he is getting off at less than in former years and that nc further changes will be made.
 Some needed street repairs were reported and instructions were is sued to have them done as soon as labor, very scarce article at pres. ant ha obtained
 At the request of Geo. E. James,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
LEAVING FOR SEATTLE

DOUGLAS, Aug. 30.-M. J. O'Con- nor and family will leave tomorrow evening on the steamer Humboldt for Seattle, where they expect to make their future home, but as they still have numerous property inter- ests here, it is hoped they will oc- casionally return. M. J. has been closely identified with the growth and development of Douglas and Island interests for the past 19 years and his departure is distinct loss, not only to the island, but to Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30

mons for the benefit of those unable to attend would be enlightening. Truth Seeker evidently did not notice the beginning of the series which commenced with "The Jews" fol lowed the second on Greek and Ro- man Catholics. So far as the papers publishing sermons in Alaska as regular tHing, Pastor Bollinger thinks that the number of readers is rather limited that would be interested. The papers are very kind and liberal in their free notices for all church ser vices and allied interests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
FROM WARM SPRINGS

DOUGLAS, Aug. 30.-Rudolph Bla- haut, former manager of the Baritel- To, arrived last night from Warm Springs, where he went last winter for his health and where he has since remained, having been engaged in the fishing business for the past several months. He is much inn proved in health and will remain in town for a time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
PASTOR DUBBED

DOUGLAS, Aug. 30-The pastor of the Congregational church has re- ceived communication from Ju- neau Truth Seeker concerning his sermons on Seeing Good in 9th ers," in which is asked: Why start
 with sect so comparatively recent (referring to the Episcopaleans., etc. Perhaps the publishing of your ser
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
DR. MAULE RETURNS,

DOUGLAS, Aug 30.-Dr. c. c. Maule returned last night from a expects to be here ten days or two weeks before going on to Anchorage where he has arranged to open a dental office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
TO WELCOME FATHER O'MALLEY

DOUGLAS, Aug. 30.-A party will be given at the Catholic Club tonight as a welcome to Rev Father O'Mal- ley, who arrived last Saturday night to take charge of the Douglas church. Cards will be played, refresh ments will be served, and a fine time is promised.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
PARENT.TEAcHERs ASSOCIATION

TREADWELL, Aug. 30. = The Treadwell Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the Treadwell school house Monday afternoon at o'clock. All who are interested in the welfare of the school in particular and the cause of education in general, are in vited to be present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
SHIPPING OUT FURNITURE

DOUGLAS, Aug. 30.-H. V. Sully is packing S. A. Murray's furniture for shipment to Everett. Wash, and that of Sam Devin for shipment to Sitka. The Murrays left for Ever ett few days ago and Deyin went to Sitka several weeks ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
Easv to Dodne

Mulligan -Cassidys married wo- man that weighs 300 pounds.
 O'Brien-The sly devil. He knows that nobody can fight at that weight. -(Exchange.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
Pacifist

De man dat hates to fight" said Uncle Eben, "could live right happy if he wasn't so sure to meet up wifi somebody dat enjoys it."-( (Exchange)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
MRS. LARSON RETURNING

DOUGLAS, Aug. 30.--Mrs. Martin l.. Larson in a letter informs the pastor that she and their daughter Bertha will return on the next trip of the Princess Sophia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
Her Sarcastic Parent

"So you told papa that you had expectations from an uncle. What did he say?"
 "He asked me if I were gofhg to pawn my overcoat. Q5oston Trans cript)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
MILITARY FORCES OF U. s.
 IN READINESS FOR ACTION

WASHINGTNO, Aug. 30. - The military forces of the United States now actually in arms, excluding all officers and men under the draft law and proceedings, are as follows:
 Land Forces.
 Regular Army, 6,70o officers, 298,996 enlisted men.
 National Guard, 11,000 officers, 3OO,000 enlisted men.
 Reserve Corps, 10,500 officers, 55,- 4S7 enlisted men.
 Reserve Corps (from training camps), 27,341.
 Total officers, 55,541. Enlisted men, 654, 4,4S3. Total land forces 71O,O24.
 Sea Forces.
 Regular navy, enlisted men, 13S,- 560. Naval Reserves, enlisted men, 35,- 900.
 Naval Militia in Federal service enlisted men, 1000.
 Hospital Corps, regular navy, en. listed men, 5000.
 Hospital Corps, Naval Reserves enlisted men, 400.
 Marine Corps, officers and en- listed men, 33,117. Total, 224,077 Approximate number of naval of ficers, 9,040. Total sea forces, 233,. 117.
 Total forces: Land forces, 710,024
 Sea forces, 233,117. Total forces, 943,141.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30
REV. LARSEN RECEIVES CALI

DOUGLAS, Aug. 30.-Rev. Martin l.. Larson has received a call to be district missionary in Saskatchewan, Canada He has not yet decided whether he will accept that position or not.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30

The od-fashioned woman who rode to town on load of country produce now has a daughter who scringes when the automobile hits a rough board in the bridge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30

FOR SALE-New cozy bungalow completely furnished. $400 cash En- quire Box 3, Treadwell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-30

q An honest statement of facts, placed in type in an attractive manner, will bring de- sired results when wise choice t made of the medium employed to place before the buying public the goods you wish to ds- pose of. The Empire has always given satis- faction to buyer and merchant
 q Yss read this advertiseneat, ethers VII read ysur.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-18
Making II PLAIN

The Pure Food and Drug Laws ain
to protect the public by preventing
mis-statements on the labels of prepa-
rations but some people continue 10
accept extracts" of cod Tiers think
ing they will get the benefits Of an
emulsion Of cod liver oil.
The difference is very great. An
semulsion" contains real cod Hgey oil,
which has had the hearty endorse
ment of the medical profession for
many years, while an "extract" is a
product which contains no OIL and is
highly alcoholic.
SCOTS Emulsion guarantees the high
est grade Of real Norwegian cod ii5ey OH.
skiifuliy blended with glycerine aud
hypophosphites. Scott s IS free from the
false stimulation of alcohol and is en-
dorsed by good physicians everywhere
Scott & BOVINE. Bloomfield. Nj lois
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-18
Pc RkLNS SENDS
G. D. p. ULTItIATUM
Demands Meeting &C Entire Republican
National Committee to Plan
for Harmony.

NEW YORK. Jan. lS.-Foitiaed bv tel
egrams and letters sent 10 him by Pro
aresslves from many parts OF tine country.
George W Perkins Yesterday laid down an
u!ttmatum to The Republican leaders that
me harmony plan proposed tuesday ~
the subcommittee made up Of members Of
tne Republican national committees exec
Itlye committee would not be acceptable
10 the ProSrcssivos
Ar. Perkins said he had conference
With Republican National Chairman Wi
liam +. Wilcox in which he told the chair
man that the proposed supplemental com
mlttee to De made mp Of Progressive. and
Republicans provided for in the harmony
pIan would not do. lie renewed his al
nand for a meeting of the full national
committee to take up the question of Re
puoiiedn-.Proercssiye cooperation. Among
others, he made public telegram from
coleman du Pont, Republican national
committeeman from Delaware, approving
hls stand.
The COMMITTEES as proposed would be
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-18
2 PRESIDENT PRAISES
LATE ADMIRAL DEWEY
Sends Special Message to Congress in
Regard TO His Death-Honor
and Affection.

WASHINGTON, Jan Is. - President
Wilson yesterday sent a special message 70
congress formally announcing the death Of
Admiral Dewey and paying tribute to the
dead naval hero by saying that the peo-
pie and the government Of the United
States will always rejoice to perpetuate
ll- name ~ all honor and affection
he President $ message follows:
1t rs with deepest regret that | an
nounce 10 the congress the death OF Nd
mural i'eorge Dewey at 5.j6 o'clock on the
afternoon OF yesterday, the 10th Of Jan
ualy. az MS residence in this city.
'Admuat Dewey entered the naval SER
wee OF the country as an acting midship-
man mona the lst congressional district Of
Vermont on Sept %, 1851, was graduated
from tie Naval academy as midshipman
june H. 1888: served with distinction
throughout the war Of lS6l-lS65 and 81
years later had risen TO the rank of com
HoduTe.
1T was as commodore that he rendered
the saFN}ee m the action OF Manila BAY
winch has gwen him a place forever mem
oIable ID the naval annals al the country.
N the tame Of his death he held the ex.
cep4onal rank OF the admiral Of the navy
by special act Of congress. During the
later years OF his life he was the honorcd
president OF the general board Oh the navy
to whose duties he gave the most assidu
ous attention, and IN which office he rem
dered a service to the navy quite inval
liable IA ITS sincerity and quality of prac
tFal stgaeItv
II IS pleasant TO recall -what qualitie.
give hm ms welldoseryed fame: his Drac
TIA tfireeRessi slls courage without self
eon---t2usillss, AlA-ctlioicnt capacity in mat
tiers u administration, the readiness t,
fight without asking any questions d
hesltating about amy details. Il was Is,
sgeh qualities that he continued and add
ed mster TO the best traditions of en-
navy. He had the stuff in him which al
true men admire and upon which al
statesmen must depend in hour of peril
The people and government Of Nh,
United states viii always rejoice to be
/ petuate his name in all honor and afFee
/ ton