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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-10
U. S. WILL DlSAv0W SEIZURES
President investigating Reports OF
Action Of Federal Officials at
Manila and Honolulu.

Washington, Feb. S.-President Will
son is devoting himself to an investi-
cation of the reported seizure of Ger
man ships in American ports by fed
eral officials. If it is found that such
action has been taken at Manila, Homo
lulu and other places, 1t Is learned,
there will be prompt disavowal by
this government together with orders
that the vessels be released forthwith.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-10
Ships Toll For One Day.

London.-The loss of IL vessels, in
addition to the California, was report
ed. The tonnage reported lost is be-
lieved to be about 10000 tons, making
a total of 10000 since February l.
The British steamers St. Ninian, 3,026
tons gross, and Corsican Prince, q
776 tons, were sunk, says the Central
News. The survivors have been land
ed. Seventeen men are reported miss.
ing.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-10
Explosion in Dynamite Factory.

Amsterdam.-Ac to Les Nou'
velles, of Maestricht, Holland, dyna-
mite factory at Schlebusch, near Co.
logne, was blown up on January 27,
causing the death of 200 persons, most
ly women. An explosion last Thurs
day on the railway between Aix-la-
Chapelle and Louvain, this newspaper
reports, caused the death or injury of
26 Belgian workmen.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-10
DENIES DEUTSCHLAND SAILED
Merchant Submarine Is in German
Port, According to Bremen
Report.

Bremen. Feb. S.--The merchant SUBJ
marine Deutschland has not started on
Its third Yayase to America, and -
mains In q German port. !
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-10

king ana queen.
London, Feb. Skiing George in
opening parliament said that the re-
sponse of the allies to the invitation
of the president of the United States
outlined their aims as far as could be
done at present. The king added:
"Threats of further outrages upon
public order and the common right Of
humanity serve to steel our determina-
tion,"
The opening Of parliament, always
picturesque, was Shorn Of much Of it's
color and pomp. The peers wore none
Of the customary robes and regalia.
The king was clad in khaki uniform
and all the lords and members of the
house Of commons who are entitled
to wear either khaki or navy blue fol-
lowed the example of the monarch.
Royal Gallery Used by Wounded.
There were other innovations in
keeping with the time of war. The
imperial escort consisted of officers
OF the overseas fighting force. The
royal gallery in the house of lords
was set apart for wounded soldiers.
For the first time in the history OF
parliament the Importance of the for
eign press was recognized by the al
lotment of seats in the press gallery
to correspondents from allied and neu-
tral countries.
The weather was clear and crisp and
as the royal procession passed from
Buckingham palace to the house of
parliament dense crowds lined the
streets.
kink Talks of Germanys Offer
King George spoke as follows:
'For the third time in succession I
summon you to your deliberations in
the midst of war. Certain overtures,
of which you are aware, have been
made by the enemy with view to
opening peace negotiations. Their
tenor, however, indicated no possible
basis of peace. My people throughout
the empire and my faithful and heroic
allies remain steadfastly and unani-
mously resolved to secure the just de-
mands for reparation and restitution
in respect for the past and guarantees
for the future which we regard as es-
sential to the progress of civilization.
''In response to an invitation by the
president of the United States of Amer
lea, we have outlined, as far as can be
done at present, the general objects
necessarily implied by these aims"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-10

Springfield. Circuit Court Is In ses-
sion here with Judge W. L. Cook pre-
siding and Gen. John B. Bowman look
ing after the states interests.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-10
To nRluen All Weapons.

Washington, Feb. 8.-No longer will
the bayonets of Uncle Sans khaki
clad troopers flash and glisten In the
sunlight" The war department an
nounced that orders have been issued
to 'blue" all weapons.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-10
KING IN KHAKI
OPENS BRITISH
PARLIAMENT
Says Threats of Further Out
RACES Serve to Steel Our
Determination"
pOMP REMOVED FROM SITTING
Many Members Wear Army Uniforms
Royal Gallery Reserved for
Wounded Soldiers-Seates Al
lotted to Correspondents.

London, Feb. 8.-The "Star- -Spangled
Banner" played by band stationed
outside parliament building, greeted
the crowds awaiting the arrival Of the
king and queen.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-08
1 EG Al AOvE RTISING

claiming, by. through or under said
defendants. or either OF them. may
be barred and foreclosed of all night
title, claim or equity of redemption
and interest in and to the said prem
ises and every part thereof and tho
building situate thereon; and for
other and further relief as will more
fully appear by reference to the COM
plant on file in said cause.
And YOU are hereby further mott
fed that unless You enter your ap.
pearance in said cause on or before
the 3Oth day of June, A. d. 1917,
Judgment by default will be render
ed against you.
The name and postoffice address
of plaintiffs attorney is A. W. Pol
lard, Deming, Luna county, New
Mexico.
Witness, the Hon. Raymond r. h,.
an, Judge Of the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict Court of the State Of New Mex
leo, and the seal of said District
Court, this 18th day of May, A. D.
1917.
(Seal) c. r. HUGHES,
May lS-June s Clerk Of said Court
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-08
Department Of the Interior
United States Land Office

Las Cruces, n. NJ, May IL, 1917
To John Elessi Of Myndus, N. NJ, contestse:
You arc hereby notified that Oscar Pursiful
who gives Myndus, y. A., as his post Office ad,
his duly corroborsted application to contest and
secure the cancellation o. your desert land en-
try No. os5ls serial No. 0s5ls, made Junp
20, 1913, for northwest quarter section "a
township 20 south. range west. n. N. p. me
ridian, and as grounds for his contest be al
leees that John Elessi, contested, has not made
expenditure and improvements upon said land
try, to-wit After the cath day Of June, 1914.
and before the Gath day Of June, 1916, to the
amount OF three dollars per acre, and that the
amount returned by said eontestee Of $4,000
Is fraudulent return OF the value thereof;
that the clearing done by said contestee was
not worth more than, $4,000 and that SAID
return OF expenditure was not q compliance
with the requirements OF the desert land law
IN that the sum OF $500 per acre was no, en-
pended thereon.
You are. therefore, further notified tina, H.
said alterations will be taken as confessed, and
your said entry viii be cancelled without fur
Their right TO be heard. either before this o.
fee within twenty days after the FOURTH
publication OF this notice as shown below,
your answer, under OATH specifically responding
10 these allegations Of contest together with
due proof that you have served q copy of YOUR
answer on the said contestant either In person
or by registered mail.
You should state in your answer the nam,
OF the post office to which you desire future
JOHN L. BURNSIDE, Register.
Date OF first publication, May Is. 1917.
Date Of second publication, May rs, 1917.
Date Of third publication. Jue 1, 1917
Date OF fourth publication. June Q. 1917.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-08
highest product Of civilization. O,

highest product Of civilization, OF
VINO Is about to assume the dishonor-
able robe of n deserter, a sneak, a
oiack leg a shirk and scoundrel,
bnt al tins good hour. my dear friend
! appeal 10 Your honor. 10 your pa =
tnollsm. and YOUR manhood. That
IS the best plan, believe. DO your
dnty, answer the Presidents call.
For the sake of humanity, register
today,
w. Personal Patriotism. To nv
notion, strong. progressive and en-.
ergetic nation never existed unless
u was born of the seed of discomfort.
The people must first wake up and
realize the awful humiliation of be-
IN" subordlnateS on literal slaves If
another people before they will rise
IN their manhood and throw off the
galllngyoke of bondage. And when
a pople rise a. unit and acts with
one accord they always succeed. To-
morrow YOU Will find Republic of
patriotic people. where Yesterday
dweli seri,. A. ! say patriotism Is
born Of the seed of discomfort II is
the ease OF good growing out of an
evil. but before this personal patriot
ism can be born each individual must
realize hls own responsibility, that
he Is spoke in the wheel The govern
ment NAV become DISCONTINUED. but
unless IT. discomfort IS the voice Of
the people 1t will amount to no more
than a sounding brass or "A tinkling
cNmbal. In his heart he must have
tasted the bitter dregs of discomfort.
To illustrate this point, science tells
US that the tadpoles, which is about
the lowest form of animal life, being
void OF respiratory organs, finally
grows 10 be frog, which is a won-
derful improvement IN every respect
over lis former self. but in this phe-
nominal change a tadpole must be-
come disconnected with the dark
shady water where he was conceived.
and swim out into the sunshine. He
may stay IN the shadows and grow
legs, and develop respiratory organs,
but he will never lose his tail and be a
real frog until he swims out into the
sunshine He must first become dis
contenled with the dark and seek
the light. Discomfort has a keen eve,
and is ever on the lookout for salts
faction. Discomfort caused Moses to
lead the children of lsrcal from the
land of bondage into the land of prom.
Use. Discomfort beat with naked hands
on the iron gates of the bastlc and in
that awful dark hour drew France
into the sunshine of liberty. Discon.
tent prompted the proclamation of
the Declaration If Independence, and
caused the stars and stripes to wave
over Bunker ILL., Discomfort made
negroes men. Do YOU not see that
personal patriotism was born of dis
content. Do Won not see how our
patriotism rise, whenever old glory
is submitted 10 SANDER or insult, and
as a result of this patriotism We are
able to gather here today to celebrate
it, memories and dream of its fu-
lures
Voices of the past come to Us To-
dav ~ We stand on the historic sum
init IF one hundred forty wears they
thrill us 10 the mingled tones of draml
tragedy, hcroi>m and good cheer.
over the strange, hushcd notes vi oc-
casional stife and wraneling linger
the soft, sweet strains of love and
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-08
l EGAL ADVERTISING

LE GAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF TENDENCY OF SUIT
In the District Court of the SlxtI
judicial District Of the State o.
New Mexico, Within and for til,
County Of Luna.
Toxworth- Galbraith
Company, corpora
ton, lpaintiff.
VS.. Civil No. 665.
John Apastol, Sam
Ravel and Louis Ra-
vel, defendants.
To the above named defendant, John
Apastol:
You are hereby notified that a
complaint has been filed by the above
named plaintiff against the above
named defendants in the District
Court of the Sixth Judicial District
of the State Of New Mexico, within
and for the County Of Luna, that being
the County in which said cause is
pending:
That the object Of said action in
general terms is to obtain q decree
for the foreclosure Of q certain lien.
described in said complaint and exc
cuted by the above named plaintiff
TO secure the payment of a certain
open account heretofore contracted
by said defendant, John Apastol, for
lumber, hardware and certain other
building materials furnished to said
defendant. John Apastol, BY said
plaintiff, said lien being dated Febru-
airy 10Th, A. d. 1917. and recorded
in the office Of the County Clerk Of
said Luna county, New Mexico, in
Book l, pages 33-4 of Miscellaneous
Papers of the Records Of said Luna
county, New Mexico. there being due
and unpaid on said open account the
sum of Fifty-two and and 25/l00
Dollars.
That the premises covered by said
lien. to-wit: Lots numbered one ~
and two ~ in block numbered twen-
ty-four (24) of the original townsite
OF Columbus, Luna county, New Mex
leo, according to the official map or
plat Of said townsite on file in the Of
fee Of the County Clerk Of said Luna
county, New Mexico, may be fore
closed and sold and the proceeds aris-
ing therefrom applied in the payment
of the said amount now due, owing
attorneys fees as prayed for
in said complaint and the cost
herein incurred; and also that
said defendants and all persons
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-08

Some especially nice numbers of
Cranes stationery for graduating
presents at Rosser Drug Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-08

Serial No. os5i4,
Contest No. 343o.
NOTICE OF CONTEST
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-08
SURE RISE
Baking Powder

Crescent Double Acting Baking
Powder affords double the assurance
against baking failures that single
acting baking powders do Double
acting signifies that there are two,
instead of the usual one, -liberat-
ing ingredients. When one expends
itself, the second assumes the bur-
den. But both are used in the pro-
cess of baking. In single acting bak-
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-08

powder, II the one
gredienl expends
itself the baking
powder dies, and
baking failure re-
suits. SO isn't il
worth while to al.
ways secure this
acting variety. 25c
the pound.
Crescent Mfg. Co.,
Seattle. Wash.
,CENT
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-06-08

Graphic Want Ads bring results.
Douglas Island news., 1917-02-09
BEST INDIANS
 IN ALL ALASKA
William Howard, Native Points to Hoonah Tribe as Examples of
 Industry

Say in the paper that am ac- qualnted with all the different na- tive tribes in Southeastern Alaska and that those of Hoonah are the most highly civilized among them"
 William Howard. native of sit- ka, and whose claim on fame is that he absorbed wisdom while attending a school taught by former Governor John c. Brady, delivered himself Of the above while honorlng the News office with call one day last week Continuing William said:
 "The natives at Hoonah govern themselves in accordance with the requirements Of the Federal govern ment and they are intelligent and prosperous. They own numerous gas boats, conduct store of their own and arc otherwise progressive and thrifty. They are strong for educa- tion and realize that only through education can they hope to climb the of fame. The natives here in Douglas should take lessons from the Hoonahs and copy their mode of life. Education is tho best thing for natives"
Douglas Island news., 1917-02-09
FOR NEW FIELDS

L. H. Kelst. George Greenlee and Max Peyser, the former erstwhile proprietor of the Hunter Hotel in this place. the second one of the best printers that ever came north and a piano player of acknowledged at- tainment, the third a violinist and tailor, all left within the past week for Seattle and will probably go from there to some point in Mon tana in quest of a suitable place to locate. Shortly before leaving, Mir. Peyser and Mrs. lille were united in marriage. the latter being a daugh- ter of Mir. Keist and mother-in-law of Mir. Greenlee. There is nothing in life approaching the sweetness Of loves young dream and, while this dream too frequently becomes a night mare, yet where true hearts are properly mated it will last through life and extend even into the realms of eternity, and that is the wish of the friends Of the young violinist and his bride. Mrs. Peyser and Mrs. Greenlee will leave for the south on an early steamer.
Douglas Island news., 1917-02-09
REMARKABLE
 PRISON STORY
State of Massachusetts Keeps Man in Solitary Confinement Forty
 One Years

Jesse Pomeroy. who has been for 4l years in solitary confinement in the state prison at Charlcstown, has been granted equal privileges with other prisoners by the state execu- tive council. Convicted of murder at 10. Pomeroy two years later was locked up in a cell SO that he might not gaze on his fellowmen and was barred. as far as possible, from hu- man companionship.
 Now. at the age of 57, Pomcroy will move into cell where he can see passersby. will be allowed to eX- ercise wit other prisoners, sit with them at the church services and at the prison entertainments, and win have such light work in the prison shops as his somewhat entceblcd health will permit.
 Pomeroy was convicted of the brutal murder of two children. fol- lowing series Of degenerate acts which had terrorized the South Bos- ton and Dorchester districts Of this city. He was sentenced to be hanged but because of his youth the sentence was commuted Co solitary imprisou- ment for life. On September, 2, 1876, he was placed in his solitary cell.
 Reports of sensational attempts Co escape became public at frequent intervals. His mother. until her death two years ago, never relaxed her efforts to secure his pardon. and was allowed to visit her son regu- larly.
 When Pomeroy began his sentence he was poorly educated. Now he can read in seven languages and at the age Of 57 is studying Arabic.
 He has been diligently studying law as it bears on his ease. Beyond his attempts Co escape he has been quiet and model prisoner.-B Boston Herald.
Douglas Island news., 1917-02-09
CHANNEL CLERGY
 GET TOGETHER
Ministers of Juneau and Douglas Form Association for More
 Uniform Work

There has been a feeling for some time among the ministers of Juneau and Douglas that there are many problems. common to all Of the churches, which could be met and solved more satisfactorily eif the ministers would meet in council con corning them
 With this in view the Reverends R. c. Blackwell, superintendent Of Methodist Missions for Alaska; Guy ID. Christian, rector of Trinity Epis- copal Church; James H. Condit, ID. D.. superintendent of Presbyterian missions for Alaska; J. T. Mcqueen, pastor of the NJ. E. Church; David Waggoner, pastor of the Thlinget Presbyterian Church, of Juneau; E. Is. Bollinger, pastor Of the Douglas Congregational Church, and Martin l.. Larson, pastor of the Immanuel Ey. Lutheran Church, Of Douglas, met in the study of the NJ. F. Church of Juneau at 2:SO o'clock yesterday to consider the adyisability of form ing an association.
 After a brief session it was de- cided unanimously to effect an or ganization to be known as the Min isterial Association of Juneau and Douglas. Rev. J. T. Mcqueen was elected president; Rev. E. S. Boiling CT. vice-president, and Rev. David Waggoner. secretary and treasurer.
 The officers of the association were asked to act as the committee on constitution and bylaws, to re- port at the next meeting, February 26th, 1917, tho meeting to be held at the same hour and place.
 An invitation is extended to all of the clergymen of Juneau and Douglas to become members of the association.-Juneau Empire, Feb. 6.
Douglas Island news., 1917-02-09
.SEMI-DAILY MAIL
 STARTS FEB. 10 New Service Will Bring to and Dis patch Mail from Island Points
 Twice Daily

The first public improvement sug- gested by the present management of this paper fully ten months ago will become a reality on Friday, the 10th of the present month, whom mail will be received at and dis patched from the Douglas and Tread we'll postoffices from and to Juneau twice each week day and once on Sunday. making thirteen mails each way per week instead of but six as now and formerly
 Postmaster Jack Henson received word this week from Washington that the new service had been author ized to begin with the date men toned. the contract for carrying the same having been awarded to the Juneau Ferry Company The con tract for carrying the mail Co and from the offices on the Island has not yet been awarded but Postmaster Henson has been authorized Co make temporary arrangements for such messenger service.
 In conversation with a News rep resentatiyc Mir. Henson expressed Che belief that mail will be both dis patched and received at Che Doug las postofficc at S:15 a. m. and 3:l5 D. m. during week days and about II or II:l5 on Sundays
 While this increased service has been a long time in coming, it will be very much appreciated by an the patrons of the offices affected, Ju- neau as we'll as Douglas. Trcadweu, Thanc and Perseverance.
Douglas Island news., 1917-02-09
AMERICAN MINES
 YIELD BILLIONS
Yearl916 Excelled All Records, Alaska Alone Doubling Output
 of Previous Year

Washlngton.-Three billion dol- lars was the value of the 1916 out put of the American mines in the estimate made to Secretary of the Interior Lane by the United States Geological Survey. Copper alone net ted $500, ,OOO .OOO, and the production ran 20 per cent ahead of 1915. The copper output was the sensation of the year in the mining world and the average price was 27 cents a pound.
 Alaska had the best mining year of its history. contributing a total value Of S5O.OOO.OOO. a fifty per cent gain over 1915. Dr. Alfred II. Brooks estimates the value Of Alas ka's copper production at |32,4OO,- 900 and the gold production at S17,OOO,OOO.
 Dr. Brooks reports that Alaska al- SO produced in 1916, silver. lead. tin. antimony. tungsten. petroleum, mar ble. gypsum and coal to a value of .$1,3OO,OOO. During the thirty-two years of mining, Alaska has produced $35l, ,OOO,O in gold. silver, copper and other minerals. or this amount .$27S,OOO, ,OOO represents the value of gold and silver and S6s,OOO,OOO that of copper.
Douglas Island news., 1917-02-09
REGISTRATION
 BOOKS OPEN Steps Preliminary to Municipal Election Are Taken as Provided
 by Statute

At the last meeting of the city council City Clerk Erie was instruct ed to open registration books In ac- cordance with the law governing municipal elections. The books are now open at the clerks office with Henson & Co. in the Henson build ing on Front street, and will remain open between the hours of a. m. and D. m. every day except Sun days. All persons who vote at the city election which takes place on Tuesday, April 3rd, are required to register. (Right here 1t is in order Co state that, while ladies register ing must certify that they are of legal age, it is not required Of them to give in actual figures the number of years they have been travelling adown lite's rugged pathway
 The city council also provided for the coming special election to be held March 9th for the purpose of electing a member of the Third Ter ritorial legislature to take the place of the late Hon. John c. Held. The polling places will be at the City Hall and Natatorium and the fol- lowing election officers were ap- pointed:
 For Precinct No. 1 (City HalD- Judges. Hugh Tracy, Nick King, B. R. Leivers; Clerks, Axel Kronquist, Elwood Mclean.
 For Precinct No. 2 CNatatorium) Judges, Wm. Baltoff J. Boon, E. O. Bennett; Clerks. l.. A. slane, R. G. Datson.
 Marshal shafer reported the sum Of S2O5 dollars collected in fines in the police court during the month of January.
 Bills were passed and ordered paid as follows: l.. W. Kilburn, S22O.3O; Wm. Steele, $50; J. Callum, S1.5O; A. F. Gurr, SEQ; Alaska S. S. Co., Sl4O; Owl Restaurant 2.25; W. A. shafer S15O; John Phipps, SPA; Fire Companies, SEQ; Guys Drug Store. 80; News, S3; David Caukel, Sg; Henry Erie, $lOO.
 The coal supply was reported as reduced to 70 tons but more is on the way.
 All the members were present with the exception of Wm. Stubbins who was out of town.