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The Washington herald., 1917-12-06

] NAVAL PLANS
WITH DANIELS
Initial Reports Have Been
Received and Will Be
Carried Out.

Initial reports of the counseIs- and
decisions Of the inter-allied naval
representatives have reached the
Navy Depa rtment.
The work of carrying out these
decisions will rest with the inter
allied naval committee, the personnel
OF which will be announced shortly.
The United States will be represent.
ed on that committee. probably by
Vice Adminarl Sims, commander of
the American fleet in European n
waters.
The Navy Department Yesterday
confirmed the part the United Ststes
will play In the council.
The method Of securing the nos,
complete, cooperation and the most
effective united naval action against
Germany is now being worked out, :"
said Secretary Daniels.
More Aggressive Campaign.
The first and foremost effect Of the
Joining Of the allied naval strength
The Washington herald., 1917-12-06

material.
Always fraiI craft, the subma-
rines Germany is now building are
even less sesaworthy than the first
ones. They are less able to with
stand the punishment they receive
In the open seas owing TO the de-
cline in the quality Of the materials
Germany uses in their construction.
sThe allied blockade prevents her
from getting the materials she needs.
Meanwhile the American destroyer
program is being speeded up to the
utmost.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-06
PAPERS" PROVE
CRUX OF. MEANS
MURDER TRIAL
Defense Claims District At
torney Seized Documents
Bearing on Case.
BY DAVID NJ. CHURCH
Stan Correspondent Of the Inter-
national News Service,

Court House, Concord, N. c., Dec.
5.-"The papers" was the gist of the
afternoons work in the trial OF Gas
ton B. Means, charged with the MUIR
der of Mrs. Maude A. King.
For long hours there was a legal
skirmish about the papers. The de-
fense fought bitterly to show the de-
fendant Is unable to present a proper
defense for his life because Assistant
District Attorney Dooling. of New
York. has illegally seized the pa
pers." The defense contends that
among "the papers, seized were the
full accounts of transactions carried
on by the defendant and Mrs. Maude
A. King. The defense contends these
papers were taken by DooIlng and
have not been seen since.
Solicitor Clement and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Dooling declare the
papers were taken legally with the
consent OF Alton Means. They de-
clare they have never seen these ac-
counts.
The storm today beat around Alton
Means, brother Of the defendant. He
swore that he left Concord for New
York at the direction of the defend
ant to get the papers" in the New
York apartment. He declared that
on the night OF his arrival Mr..
Dooling, Detective Wood and a po-
liceman" entered the apartment and
seized papers. He declared it was
over his protest that the papers were
removed.
Tells of Shooting.
Alton Means. previous TO this, had
told of the fatal shooting of Mrs.
Maude A. King. He told OF the ride
to Blackwelder Springs and the shoot
ing while he was down the road"
On cross examination he became con-
fused as to the position he had found
the defendant in when he returned to
the scene of the shooting but he
thought his brother was on the left
side of Mrs. King. He also testified
that he had often seen Mrs. King
shoot the pistol with which she was
killed.
Cross examination brought out that
Alton Means had not worked for two
years previous to beginning work for
his brother, nor since. He declared
the work he did for Mrs. King was
adding up long columns of figures"
For this work he received a salary of
s25 a week. The State then showed
Alton Means had deposited $3.50. IS
between December, 1916. and July,
1917. He admitted these deposits were
all checks or drafts made to his favor
by his brother, CASTOR r. Means.
Cross examination also showed the
witness never knew Of any accounts
FOR Mrs. King being kept In books
but ION loose papers" Alton Means
Will resume the stand tomorrow. He
will most probably be followed on the
stand by the defendant.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-06
ALIEN PROPERTY REPORTS

\. Mitchell Palmer. the enemy
property custodian, yesterday extend
ed for Is days. to December 20, the
time for filing reports of enemy prop
erty held by persons or corporations
in the United States.
AT the same time he urged that
persons and corporations holding such
property or evidence of Indebtedness
to enemies. allies of the enemy and
persons suspected Of doing business
for their benefit. file reports day by
day as quickly as possible.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-06
ALIEN ENEMIES
NAMES May Be
POSTED IN D. c.
lifted States Marshal VIII
Cofner with the Depart
,ment Of Justice.

United States Marshal splain will
confer with Department of Justice
officials today on the matter OF pub
fishing the, names of all alien enemies
in Washington that have been listed
by the government.
This procedure is favored by many
Congressional leaders as the most
practical method Of securing the
complete cooperation of the public
in disclosing unnaturalized Germans
who have evaded the alien enemy act
effective on December Is.
New York has already published
such a list, but the names were se-
cured from a census of foreign resi-
dents taken by the State. Following
its publication the authorities were
informed by letters and visits of
many who were evading the alien
enemy act and they are now in Gus
tody.
Austrians will not be permitted to
become naturalized following the
Presidents recommendation that war
be declared against this German ally,
and even those who have taken out
their first papers will not be permit
ted to complete the process of becom-
ing citizens. Chief Justice Covington
yesterday notified the naturalization
office to suspend work on naturaliz-
ing Austrians until action has been
taken by Congress on the Presidents
message.
Drastic amendments to the espion-
age act that will list as alien enc
mics the women of the families of
men barred from the restricted zones
are being prepared by Congress and
will be probably passed directly after
the declaration Of war Is made
against Austria.
BohemIans Ask Exemption.
Bohemians who called at the oftic.
of the United States marshal yester-
day claimed that while they are Aus
trian subjects they bore intense ha-
tired for Germany and all things Ger
man. They asked exemption, but
such discrimination will not be made
by the government.
There are believed to be 500 Aus
trians In the District who will be
obliged to register with the passage
of legislation that brands them as
alien enemies and 100000 such men
in the United States.
Preparations were made at the
Capitol yesterday to amend the alien
enemy act so that such foreigners
guilty OF offeRses against the United
States will be confined In peniten-
tiaries instead Of internment camps.
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Special at 81

The rich en-
orOidery and cluny
! a &C trimmings
make these Bras
sieres and BAN
deauN astonish-
inEly good values
at $500.
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RESTAURANTS AGREE
TO CONSERVE FOOD

several hundred managers and
owners OF the hotels. lunch rooms,
CARES and clubs OF Washington
pleaged their support to Clarence r..
wilson Federal Food Administrator
Ior me District, at a meeting in the
auatorlum Of Central High School
iast night, called in the interests OF
food conservation.
committees to pay particular at
.entlon TO the campaign I'm their own
businesses will be appointed today
FOR the lunch rooms, hotels and
CARES by Mr.. Wilson from among
those present at the meeting. sigma
lures TO food conservation pledges
were obtained at the mteting of 133
who had not previously signed.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-06
SWALLOWS BIcHLoRIDE.

Alice Hunt. aged u years, whs
swallowed a bichloride tablet whil,
at her place OF employment. l7s Penn
sylyania avenue northwest, late yes
teroay afternoon. was reported 70 b,
on the road to recovery by physician
at Emergency hospital late last night
She lives at zoe ID street northeast.
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under one head Is expected to be a
more aggressive campaign against
tne German submarines. The inter-
aiiied counsel considered every fact
available concerning the U-boat situa-
ton. =
i. The undisguised appearance of
american destroyers In the Mediter-
ranean the moment war is formally
declared against Austria.
2. A. concevted drive against the
submarine byNmethods not heretofore
employed and more aggressive than
those adopted in the past
The German submarine strength is
already waning, sunk Of its own
weight. according to the opinion ex-
pressed by a naval leader familiar
with every detail Of the situation
today.
Subs Sink Themselves.
Next. it has been proved to the
satisfaction of aiiied naval experts
that the inherent mechanical faults
Of even the most highly developed Of
submarines are making things Diff
hcult for Germany. In other words,
II was asserted OF direct knowledge,
that more German submarines sink
OF their own accord, due to the buf-
feting of the seas and faults in con-
struction. than are sent to the bot
tom by the allied navies.
It was limited that Germany not
only Is unable to supply the crews
needed to KEEP her U-boat feet in
the water, but that submarines are
now being sunk faster than she can
build them.
The drains OF war on the German
naval personnel are given as the rea-
son for the present inferior crews.
The trained U-boat force with which
Germany began the war has been
decimated. She is unable to replace
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
WASTE OF PAPER
Louisville CourIer.JournaD

Louisville CourierJournaD
 The vandalism. which devastated millions Of acres of forest which might have been drawn upon liberaly for timber, yet not transformed from the wilderness of growing trees into waste of rottng stumps and charreI logs been matched in America by waste of wood products in the form of paper and cardboard. Now that the price of paper has become to be viewed seriously by buyers, there is a move ment afoot looking to the procurement Of economy through agitation.
 New York firm is writing letters toall large consumers of paper mill products asking them 10 use as little paper as possible, and to order as sparingly possible Some grades of paper. it is stated in support of the movement, have more than doubled in price Cartons have about doubled PastebOard boxes have triped and in some cases, Quadrupled in cost It is suggested that where goods can be put in clean tight pals or barrels boxes, and where paper is necessary. the abandonment of the use of paper be nauguraei as a measure of economy and the purpose of affecting tavOrably the price or paper which now is declared by manufacturers to be due to a demand which is in excess of the supply.
 If large business enterprises listen 10 this appeal and take up paper saving in the manner in which other economies taken up-upOn basis of thor OughneSS and permanency-a profound effect upon pa per consumption, which actually is waste, will no doubt. be seen.
 Waste Of paper is waste of forests We already have wasted too much timber and the time has come for beginning conservation at the wrapping counter, every individual is consumer and waster of paper. l. is difficult cooperative individual economy but if there should be a general disposition upon the part large consumers down their consumption Of paper the effect would be attract the attention Of the indyUal the importance of avoiding phase Of 'wiltul waste" which already has in fulfllmcnt of the prOverb caused "woeful want
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
Lnke McLnke Says

Matrimony demonstrates the fact that a Fool and his Money are soon parted. And as soon as the Money has gone, a Fool and his Honey are soon parted.
 Every man who rides a hobby | imagincs that he is the only jockey in the race.
 Once in a while you will run across the fellow who once paid a nickel for a Charity tag on Tag Day and who is saving the tag as a passport so he can show it to St. Peter and get into Heaven.
 Johnny Fay is in favor of the sa- looms closing at II D. m. He claims that if a man isn't full by that time, he isn't half trying.
 When a man manages to ride on a street car without paying the rep resentative of the Grasping Corpor- ation his fare, he feels that Right has triumphed over Might.
 It is easy enough to laugh at trou- ble-when it comes to the other fellow.
 A lot of citizens have so much rabbit blood in them that they want their pet newspaper to do their kicking for them.
 A patent medicine testimonial is headed: Couldn't Lie on Either Side" It is very evident that the | patient wasn't a lawyer.
 Every old maid thinks it is per fectly shameful the way married women fail to manage their hus- bands.
 Some married men can make themselves at home anywhere but 1t home.
 Maybe Nature didn't give a wo- nan Sense of Humor for the req .on that if she had one she would augh and grow fat.
 Temptation is one thing that is
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
LESSON IN CONSERVATION

The movemc@. set on foot by American business. conserve the countrys paper supply by cur taing everywhere possible the Of paper indicates that people understand scientific conservation when they are brought face to face with necessity There time in the United States when conservation
 sts thought all that was necessary to conserve tim Der to create a forest reserve. In those days conservation meant the locking up of natural re- sources or raw materials where they could not be reached. Col. Roosevelt established a lot Of coal land reserves and National forests and thought he had created enough timber and coal to supply the generations. That theory worked fine in political campaigns. but when the people Of the country dis covered that there is becoming shortage in timber for wood pulp they were through with IOOIishness. Then they asked to have the use of the material they sought to conserve curtaIed.
 .,. The American people have needed this lesson. Many or them do not yet understand that the only way Co conserve coal or lumber or anything else of that nature is 10 restrict it's use. Nothing be conserved by putting some trees coal deposits out Of reach and compelling the consumer to use the product Of other particular forests or other parcu lar mines That would only that the consumer would have draw heavily the favored for. es.s and mines It does help matters to designate which county produces the Z5 billion feet Of lumber re- Quired to supply the annual American demand. IL would take the amount Of s,um2age to make the lumber used whether it cut iu SaglIahoc county, Maine. Tishomingo county. Miss, Wahkiakum county, Wash, or the Tongass forest O. Alaska.
 Therefore Of what possible are our rcscrya-I tons? None at all. Reservations do not conserve. Conservative use and the prevention of waste legi innate methods of conservation but the government only disurbs natural trade and industrial conditions when it assumes designation which materials may not be used and by a process of elimination, which may be used.
 And in this connection it should always be con- sidered that timber is cut into lumber and coal is mined to be used There is profit to the producer when lumber and coal are made and mined for which the people have Therefore the law of supply and demand, and the sound business principles which prevent activities in fields where there is profit would take care of the situation beyond the adyange5 that might follow the educational advice of govern Iaen- experts
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
THE SIMS SALE

There will be a good deal of regret among those who know him to learn that Ed. A. Sims has closed out his Alaska interests and that hereafter he will probably give less attention to this Territory Mir, Sims Is one of the strongest men who are interested in Alaska. He is one of the strongest men who are interested in the fisheries industry. He is many sided man. and strong in all the theatres of his ac' tyities. For years he was one of the Repuoh' can leaders in the State of Washington, and as such was the majority partys floor leader in the Washing ton House of Representatives during several sessions He was a hard fighter but fair one. In politics as in business he is recognized as square shooter He is versatile and really served the public, We should like to read that he had increased his hold ings in Alaska instead of learning that he had dis posed of those he had
 However the good wishes Of thousands of friends will follow Mir Sims to South America or any other place that he might go.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
NEED FOR LAW KNOWLEDGE

Former Secretary of Commerce Charles Nagel in recent speech said that instead of the United States having too many lawyers she has too few, and he urged that colleges and universities refrain from giving degrees of learning to students until they had taken in law
 Unthinking people will say doubt, that Mir. Nagers proposal is absurd. Thoughtful men will give in very serious consideration Knowledge of the fun damen,al principles of law is far useful than much of the learning that precedes bachelors mas ters degree, and fully as interesting The citizen who has a thorough knowledge of the common law and the history Of its grown and development, of American constitutional law the growth and mean. ing Of the American governments of various charac- ter. of criminal and other important branches of the law is far better prepared for citizens than one who has such knowledge
 At least. a course in law should be added to the requirements for degree in the schools of journal
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
MAYOR STEWART'S TRIP

The earnest interest and best wishes of the peO- pie of Juneau follow their Mayor his mission to Washington. They are wishing that he might sue ceed in all the matters that take him the capital Of the Nation. Mayor Stewart is taking very lively and progressive interest in municipal affairs and the welfare Of Juneau. He is making the journey across the continent at this time a considerable sacrifice himself in the hope that he might the public better. The least that We can do is to wish more power to him. and hope for his early return with his selfmade tasks successfully completed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
PRICES COME DOWN
lSentLle post.IntcIlIgencer.l ]


 The rapid decline in the prices of foods. which particularly under attack on account Of the rise what considered eXOrbant f. gures, shows how the application of od-tashOned remedy, under new name, may sometimes COntound economic experts The prices have come down, merely because the Consumptiye demand has lessened PeO- pie, either through cooperation in many cases or through individual action in others, have simply de- cned pay the eXorbitanC prices demanded and have refraning from buying With the sharp decline in de- mand has the inevitable sharp decline in prices
 This remedy is always at hand. It was uSed as matter of by thrifty housewives during the more simple Then people of modest means were with purchasing food luXuries during the time they "in season." The list of what COnsid- cred necessaries shorter and that of the things Clqssed iuXuries somewhat longer than today. Some foCds such, for example, eggs luXurie5 to be cut of the diet the consumption material ly reduced when the price high and used eX- tensiyely only when the time of greater production was and the price low.
 ResOrting to the bygOne practice but dignitying it by the of boycott there has been a country wide movement to reduce consumption and it has had the inevitable effect. Neither demands com bnatOns of food spectators could force up the price beyOng the point by tha which they willing and prepared to pay There few indes- pensiboS, not subject 10 this treatment but the list is far shorter than most people have been led to bel lieye.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
obeycd the Call

Doctor -- A little building up re. quired, think. Suppose you try a glass of port in the forenoon, and say another in the afternoon.
 The major-Well l don't think I've drunk less than a bottle a day for the last ten years. But I'll try and take another couple of glasses if you like.-(Punch.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
A KICK LEFT IN HER
lFairhnnks News.NIinnrl

The report of the producing ability of Fairbanks and vicinity contained in yesterdays report of the years gold production shows that the old camp still has kick left in her. The chances are that fully AOOOOOO in gold came from the ground in this Di- vision this year-and the chances for next year are fully good.
 If we have bad luck this Division ought to have $4,OOO,OOO in government money spent on this can get to good advantage. Our farms produce lot of agricultural products and the amount of money they sell for in the course of year is not small.
 All in all, there's an excuse for considering this camp dead not by considerable majority.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
conoIstent Economy

People are undoubtedly making a proper effort to avoid wasting pa. per-" remarked Mir. Chuggins.
 How do you know?'
 q just bought one of those Floy- word autos and the man asked me if I wanted 1t wrapped up."-(Wash- ington Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06

Speaking of naval construction it is urged by one opposed to preparedness that there will be stoppage of competitive armament within ten years Perhaps but the United States could well afford to scrapheap a bnliIon.dolar navy in far less than ten years in order 10 have security in the meantime, and We hope she may do
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06

At the present rate of progress, all of the rail road receivershps will soon be lifted. The next step will be to build new roads in unoccuped territory under conditions that will forever keep them out of receivershps
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06

ism. The course could be shortened, no doubt from that by those who purpose to practice law but 1t should be comprehensive. Too few editors have knowledge of the principles of law and the funda. mentaIs of the American government
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
Happily, Happily.

"Did Stella marry happily" ask- cd Gladys.
 Should say she did," replied Es- tcllc. "Why, she gets S2OO a month alimony."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06

sure to come to those who wait
 A married man may be henpecked at home. But he isn't afraid of che chickens he meets when be Is away from home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
The Plker

Joan '(reading)-It says here that this war Is Armagideon and the end of the world is fixed for the begin ming of April.
 Darby-There now! I always said the Kaiser woul wiggle out of 1t some way-(Punch)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
QUAKER QUIPs.

Philadelphia Record) Even when a man has will of his own it is safer to allow law yer to draw 1t up
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
Oh

Some girls like to be left alone and other are fond of lots Of male companionship. But what we start ed to say was that the girls at Del aware, Ohio are satisfied to have Billy NyC.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-06
Do You Know ,Em?

Some men insist on so much sys- tenn, observes Ebert Seyerence, that they are always behind with their work keeping up their system. - tKansas City Star)