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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-23
n. !. TO SEIZE Land
FOR site OF fort

NEW YORK, Feb. pa commits
sion OF State officials now has power
to seize land at Rockaway Beach de-
sired by the War Department for
coast defence purposes. Under an
emergency message from Governor
Whitman the Legislature passed the
enabling act yesterday with only one
dissenting vote.
Il is understood that the commits
sion will act without delay and that
decd of the property Will be sent
to Secretary Baker in a few days.
The construction OF fortifications at
Rockaway Beach, designed to protect
the city and especially the borough
of Brooklyn, is already under way.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-23

term with action on the national sur
frage amendment. It is expected that
this delegation will number about
1000 women. March 1 will be Della
ware Day. and on that day Delaware
women will stand on picket duty at
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-23

the White House. The attractive sui
frage poster which has been done :
p. V. y. Ivory has been reproduced
smaller replicas. and these will b
sold all over the country to furths
the cause OF the Federal amendmen
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
EMERGENCY BILL
 PASSES SENATE
APPROPRIATED SUM OF $1O,OOO
Money Appropriated for the Organiza- tiOn of a Home Guard and Estab-
  lishnent of d National Guard in the Territory.

JUNEAU, April 4.-The Senate yes terday passed the emergency approp- riation of $10,00O to provide for the organization of home guard and the establishment of a national guard in .he territory. Following the passage of this bill the Senate wrangled for three hours over the site for the pro- posed Agricultural College and School of mines. Senators Sutherland, Gaus- tad and attorney Tom McGowan of Fairbanks. boosted for the Tanana valley and Roman for the Matanuska or Cook Inlet, or that the site of the college be left to vote of the people
 This afternoon the Senate passed the memorial to Congress protesting against the passage of the Adamson bill. The bill providing for appro- priations for schools in unincorporat' -ed towns shall be made from the funds derived from the sale of lots were also passed. Gaustad's amend ments to the 8-hour day bill were killed and the discussion of several other measures taken up and advanc- ed on the daily file.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Hitchcock Speaks for War.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 4.-i The Senate started consideration ( the war resolution at 10 o'clock tn morning, and is prepared to continu the session throughout the night ! necessary until the resolution passes Senator Hitchcock. member of tn Foreign Relations committee and tn administration spokesman, is leadin the supporters of the measure.
 He made a stirring appeal to tn members to stand staunchly by tn president without faltering or weak ness or division. He said the United States desired neither indemnity, ter ritory. nor to settle grudges or tigh because of racial antiquities. bu would war for the vindication of it honor and independence.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
DIR. CHASE ELECTED MAYOR AT CORDOVA

Dr. w. H. Chase was elected to the city council at the city election yes terday by the highest number of votes, thus securing the office of may or in accordance with the usual pro- cess followed in such cases. The oth- CT members of the council are Dr. w. w. Council, R. E. Capers. Bartley Howard, Joe Stanton. William Smith and H. I. O'Neill. Thomas Scott was elected treasurer of the school board. Like Valdez, Cordova had but one councilmanic ticket in the field and the only contest on was a frienly rival ry between Dr. Chase and Dr. Council for the highest vote, which would en- title the recipient to the office of mayor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

WASHINGTON, D. C., April A. The Senate and House adjourned last evening without taking any action on the war resolution. Senator LaFol- lette blocked all efforts to rush the consideration of the resolution in the Senate. despite all attempts to get him to withdraw his opposition. Senate Floor Leader Martin pointed to the tremendous consequences of delaying action and requested LaFollette to withdraw his objections. but the Sen ator from Wisconsin refused and lee tured Martin for refusing to consider other matters. The galleries roundly cheered both speakers. Senator Gal finger moved to adjourn until 10 o'clock this morning. which was car ried. The Senate steering committee decided to hold a continuous session this morning to plan action on the war measure and prevent filibuster- ing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
TWO STEAMERS
 ARE TORPEDOEO
MORE THAN HUNDRED MISSING
British Steamers Srevose and Alnwick Castle Torpedoed Unwarned-Sur- yivors Four Days In Open Boat Five Die of Exposure.

NEW YORK, April 4.-The sink .ng of two British steamers sunk without warning and the possible loss of no persons, including two women and a baby is reported from London this morning. The steamers sunk were the Trevose and the Alnwick Castle. the former bound for Egypt and the latter for Africa. Twenty four survivors from these vessels have been picked up after spending four lays and nights on a stormy ocean in ,pen boats. Five persons died of eX- oosure in the boats and two members ,f the crew of the Alnwick Castle were killed by the explosion of the torpedo which sent the steamer to tho bottom. Nothing has been heard from the other boats in which at least 11O persons left the doomed ships.
 The Trevose was vessel of 3112 4ons, built in England in 1896. and owned by the Hains s. S. Co. of St, Ives. The Alnwick Castle belonged 70 the Union Castle Mail s. s. Co. of London. She was of 5S93 tons dis placement and was built in 1901.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
THEFT OF WHISKY
 REVEALS BOOZE. COMBINE

ABERDEEN, April 4.-The most sensational liquor case on Gray's liar bor since the prohibition law became effective is expected to result from the seizure of "A cases of whisky on the steamer Coronado by thiee :,en impersonating police officers. The crew of the steamer was held up by the bogus officers and compelled to deliver the liquor. The police hs we made six arrests, four of them being members of the crew of the Coronado. They are suspected of making bnsi- ress of importing liquor into Aher- deen.
 John Damito is the only one of the three alleged bogus policemen arrest ed SO far. He is said to have ed mitted impersonatnig an officer hut refuses to tell who the other two are. The police expect to make other ar rests soon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
JAPANESE SOLDIER WILL
 BE CLOSE CHINA ADVISER

TOKYO. April 4.-Lieut. General
 Nobusumi Aaki will soon leave for Peking to take up his duties as chief adviser to to President Lii Yuan-hung. This marks an important step in the
 relations between Japan and China.
 which the Terauchi government has announced as now based on firm de- sire to establish mutual relations and co-operation. General Aoki will be accompanied by Capt. Neijiro Okamu- ,ra, an able officer of the Japanese gen. eral staff, who has been selected as his adjutant. General Aoki himself is regarded as one of the most able and
 far-sighted officers in the imperial
 army and is especially well informed on Chinese affairs. It is understood
 here that he will advise the president
 on general administrative questions as well as on military matters.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
CANCER TAKES PLACE NOW
 AHEAD OF TUBERCULOSIS

LONDON. April 4.-For the first
 time the mortality from cancer in t'I
 gland has overtaken that from tuber- culosis. At the present time about 10000 deaths annually are ascribed to cancer. The Cancer Society in It's annual report expresses the belief that a large increase in cancer cases must be expected as a result of the war. It is a matter of common knowledge that cancer frequently de- yelops at the site of former scar or wound. Whatever the underlying cause of the malady may be, the fact remains that as result of the present unparalleled warfare we shall have to face in the near future most seri- ous increase in malignant growths in the men who have served in the army.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
VALENTINE IS ELECTED MAYOR
JUNEAU ELECTION INTERESTING
Blomgren, Miller and SOrby Elected For Two Year Term on City COun- cil-RobertsOn and Erickson Run Close Second for Mayor.

JUNEAU. April 4.-The election yesterday, although not so warmly contested as in previous years. was still sufficiently interesting to bring out a considerable vote: Emery Val entine was elected Mayor with At torney Robertson and Claude Brick son running closely for second place. Gunnar Blomgran, George Miller and Nels Sorby were elected on the coun- cil for two years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
FRANCE WILL PROTEST
 TO NEUTRAL COUNTRIES

PARIS, April 4.-The French gov ernment gave notice tonight of it's in tention to address neutral countries in protest against "acts of barbarisnl and devastation on the part of the Germans in the French territory that they are evacuating."
 The official note announcing this says: Entire villages have been pill lased, burned and destroyed. The acts of the Germans are not destin- ed to check the operations Of the French armies. but have as their ob feet the running, for many years, of one of the most fertile regions 0i France"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Women Prepare for War.

LARAMIE. Wyo.. April 4.-Red Cross work has been taken up by wo- men students of the University of Wyoming with view to serving the country as nurses in the event of war. Young women members of the fac ulty of the institution also are taking a keen interest in the training.
 The classes are under the instruc- tor in physical training for women. who says several of the members arc ardent in their desir etc evidence their patriotism by actual work.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
DANIELS WANTS
 NAVAL STATION
WOULD PROTECT TERRITORY
Col. W. Y. Perkins States that Secre. tary of Navy Is Deeply Interested in Construction of Railroad to the MatanuSka.
NlatanuSka.

SEATTLE. April 4.--COlOnel w. T. Perkins, capita list, university regent and newspaper proprietor, has just returned here from trip to Wash ington. In an interview this morning Col. Perkins stated that Secretary of the Navy Daniels was vitally interest ed in the completion of the Govern ment railroad to the coal fields of the Matanuska, and the establishment o1 naval coaling stations in Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
RnnSeyelt Calls On Wilson.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April A. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt called at the White House yesterday afternoon to see President Wilson, but missed him. He pronounced the message of the President to Congress the great est document in the history of the country Last night he left the cap ital for New York. He made no an nouncement of his plans. but it is gen erally conceded that he will busy him. self raising an army in the vent war is declared.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Will Graduate Officers.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April A. Secretary of War Baker announced this morning that the Senior classes at West Point would be graduated on April 20. This will add one hundred and twenty officers to the service. It is anticipated that the next class will be graduated in September if the con ditions warrant. and possibly earlier.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
HUNDRED MAUZEY WILL.
 LOSE BOTH HIS FEET

It is reported about town today that Arthur Mauzey, whose feet were re- gently very badly frozen near Paxson when he got into an overflow while freighting for Meier, had arrived at Cordova, and was in the hospital there and that his feet were in such condition that both would have to be amputated. This rumor has not been confirmed from any authentic source.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
New Military Bill.

WASHINGTON. D. C., April 4.-- Senator Chamberlain has introduced a revised universal training measure providing for an army of half mil lion men twenty years of age and over. The bill was referred to Ahe Military Committee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Cabinet In Session

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April A. The cabinet held a long session yes terday afternoon at which was con- sidered plans for financing the war, the raising of forces. the annihilating of submarines and industrial prepar- edness.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
House Committee Adopts.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April A. The House committee on foreign a fairs this morning adopted the Sc ate war resolution, and will rep0 the same favorably to the House t morrow. when. it is expected. it wi
 be passed without serious oppositic
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
I'acifiStS Disheartened.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April A. The pacifists who thronged the capi tai during the first of the week are rapidly thinning out. Many have be- come converted to the cause of war and others have become disheartened and are returning to their homes. A few remain and are lobbying against the war measures.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
IfannMOrt Discharged.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April A. Alexander Bannwort, the Boston pacl- fist, whos assaulted Senator Lodge o'i Monday and who was taken into GUS tody, was released this morning. He has experienced change of heart and has expressed cOntrition for his act Senator Lodge refused to prosecute him. and the case was dismissed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Aid Meeting Postponed.

Out of respect to the memory Of the late L. Graham. the meeting of the Ladies' Aid has been postponed from Thursday until Friday afternoon when the meeting will be held in the lecture room of the church in honor of Mrs. Merrifleld. Mrs. c. H. Crew fore and Mrs. c. W. Harrington will be Eastesses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Press Approves.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4.-- The press of the country, almost unan- imously this morning comes out strongly in approval of the Presi- dents message and 6f- the resolution declaring war against Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
ODuoSitiOn Be ShUl't.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April A. Democratic leaders assert that the op- position to the war resolution will be short-lived. It is anticipated that when the opposition has aired it's views it will make no further attempt to obstruct the passage of the reso- lutiOn.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
FIRE DESTROYS BIG
 CLAM CANNERY AT CORDOVA

CORDOVA. April 4.-The cannery building of the Deep Sea Food Con- pany near Cape Whitshed, together with about five hundred cases of clans. was totally destroyed by fire this morning, entailing heavy loss. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
CAPT. 0'BR|EN
 IS MISSING
ALSO A NAVAL LIEUTENANT
Paris Reports Commander of the Aztec, Lieutenant Gresham and Eleven of Crew of American Steamer Missing.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4.- Capt. O'Brien, Lieut.. Gresham and 12 members of the crew of the American steamship Aztec, torpedoed by a Ger man submarine Sunday night, are re- ported from Paris to be still missing and but little hopes are entertained of their being picked up.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Moose to Give Easter Dance.

The members of the Moose lodge are making extensive preparations for a big Easter dance on Easter Mon day, April 9th. The hall will be elab- orately decorated and the floor put in excellent condition. The orchestra has been secured for the occasion and is working up several new selec- tions. A splendid supper will be serv- ed at midnight. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
KAN|Tz CASE
 BEGINS TODAY JURY PANEL IS COMPLETED Twenty-fiye Men Have Been Selected and Sworn In-Trial of Prisoners Accused of Arson Was Started This Morning at COrtiOva.
JURY PANEL IS COMPLETED

CORDOVA. April 4.--With the spe- cial venire called yesterday the jury panel has been completed, twenty-five having been sworn in. The case of Otto and Caroline Kanitz, for arsoh' in connection with the conflagration at Valdez on January 2, was com menced this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Dutch Incense Berlin.

LONDON, April "A Berlin tele- gram via Amsterdam maintains the Dutch government was guilty of an unneutral act in permitting the armed British steamer Princess Melita to leave Dutch waters after her recent visit. The dispatch declares that the steamer should have been interned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
WAR RESOLUTION STILL
 HELD UP IN CONGRES

IAFOLETTE OPPOSES IN EFFORTS WITHDRAW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MAKES ADDRESS I SUPPORT ME.AsURE-HOIsE COMMITTEE ADOPTS sENAT
 
 MORROW-sENATE REMAIN PAss-PACIFIsTs DIsHEARTENED CAPITAI,-DECLA LARATION
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
STENOGRAPHER SHOT
 IN FRONT OF HOME;

CHICAGO, April 4.-Miss Kathryn Roller, a 25-year-old stenographer. who was mysteriousiy shot in front of her home last night, died today without having regained conscious ness.
 The murder is supposed to have re- suited from an attempt at robbery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Iyrpes COnhScatiOn.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 4.-
 Senator Lodge. of Massachusetts, this morning made a stirring address In support of the war resolution. urging every member to do his duty to the country and support the President.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Notice to Ea1leS.

k-Members of the Eagle Lodge. are fequested to meet at Eagle Hall to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to attend the funeral of their late Bro. l.. Graham, which will be held in the hall at s o'clock. Every Eagle is re- cuested to be present.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Band Meeting Last Night.

Band Meeting Last Night.
 The members of the Valdez band met last evening in Moose Hall and arrangements were perfected for les- sons on the various instruments and also for regular practice.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

Mrs. w. E. Lucas and Miss Edna Robb, of Seward, who have been visit inx with Prof. and Mrs. F. G. Davis the past week. will return to their homes on the Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

He also advocated the confiscation the government of all the intern German steamships in United Stat
 ports.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

Harry Selby has taken the position as messenger at the local cable office, succeeding Neal Dow, who will leave for Anchorage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

Owen E. Meals, the local Ford agent, has sold to the Alaska Road Commission two auto trucks. one for use at Nome.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04
Harold Wiltse arrived in town last evening from Bettles Bay.

J. A. McGilvray has taken MT. l.. Graham's place in the firehall. until some one can be elected to the place made vacant by the death of MT. Gra' ham.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

". R. Willard, superintendent of the Granite mine. and Mrs. Willard are visitors in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

Photographer Jenner returned this afternoon from 8 trip to the Graaby mine, where he has spent several days taking pictures.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

Otto Elfstrom and two companions left last evening for prospecting trip down the Sound.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

Herman Hill. Fred Erickson, lver Bjorndahl were arrivals Tn town to- day from the Granite.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

The launch B. F. M. came in from the Granite mine this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

trospsetor ads bring results.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-04

f sachmo omnn three auuah crafts Is weru machine shown be % in f u wilt ecompaed d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-29
DRESDEN

Don O. Cate of Waterville, is passing
a weeks vacation at his home here.
Oscar Bailey, who is employed at
Gardiner, passed Christmas with his
family.
Walter Rittal Of L. s. n. Newport
r. l., is passing part Of his furioush
with relatives here.
DR.. D.. w. Sheldon and family OF
Stetson, passed Christmas with his
mother. Mrs. S. +. Sheldon.
Harry Pushard. while cutting wood
last week had the misfortune OF sever
ing one Of his toes.
Cant. Chas. Foster of West Dresdeh'
who has been i'll is now gaining.
John Rittall, Jr,, L. s. n, at u
Boston, passed Christmas with ms
wife at Cedar grove.
Miss Harriette Sheldon of Everett,
Mass. is passing a fortnight vacation
at her home here.
The annual Christmas tree was heid
at the Grange hall Monday %Venin@
The splendid supper which was served
made one forget the war prices when
now exist. After supper a program Of
music and r~ecitations was given. This
was followed by the removing Of the
presents from the tree.
A most enjoyable evening was passed
by all.
L.ouis Woodward and family, Miss
Pernice Woodward and Dorr Wood
ward, came home for the holidays
Mrs. Henry Grey, who has been i'll
is improving.
Wallace Foster Of RoXbury. Mass.
passed Sunday in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY

Bessie Love in 1.-The Little Reformer";
"Hidden Hand, Second Episode
Triangle Comedy-Mu & jeff Car
toon.
The program today offers a wide va
riety of pictorial amusement.
The feature is a Triangle production
entitled THE Little Reformer.' star
ring pretty little Bessie Love. the ! a
Of "The Sawdust Ring which APP
peared at the Colonial a short time
ago.
y Triangle comedy, "A Warm Re
ception' is on the program. The second
episode of the Pathe Four Star Serial.
THE Hidden Hand" featuring Doris
Kenyon. Airline Pretty, Mahlon Hamil-
ton and Sheldon Lewis should not be
missed. Those who saw the first cpl
sod will want TO see il and to those
who did not see the beginning we
would say that il is not too late to be-
gin rs ach episode is really a separate
story and the preceding events are
fully explained.
\ Mutt and Jeff cartoon, The Kids
Delight Will close a very entertaining
program.
Doe,t forget those second shows,
every picture is run at the second show
and as they begin az SIS you will have
time to do your shopping first. The
first show this evening begins at $50.
The children's matinee begins at
2.30 and every child should come as
there is nothing Objectionable in the
entire program.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-29

At y. ". Adams today all linen
pattern cloths. a few slightly soiled or
with slight imperfections, marked for
today's selling at S1.9S, $3.50. $3.50 and
s3.9S. These are all handsome pat
terms and in n good assortment Of
sizes. An excellent assortment Of la
dies 81 hand bags for today only. 59c
Another lot Of $1.30 hand bags for -9c.
still another lot worth from s. to s. 98
and selling at $l.4a. One lot novelty
leather goods now marked at one-haIf
price and less. All perfumes marked
to close at one-half price. High grade
manicure outfits worth $t.25 and $50.
to close at .5c. Palm Olive soap. 3
cakes for 25c. One lot stamped goods.
fine assortment to choose from. one
third off regular price. Ladies tea
aprons. slightly soiled, values up to
81, to close at o5c. An excellent as
sortment Of WOODEN goods, Jackets and
shawls, white and colors, all marked
at special prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-29

Orders have been received at the
Augusta post office from the post
master general calling attention to the
fact that many people have been send
ing wooden boxes, addressed Care Of
Commanding. General, Port Of En-
barkation.' and giving notice that on
Dec. 6. last. the War Department
ceased to accept Christmas boxes for
dispatch to the American Expedition
airy Forces. The orders read hat all
wooden boxes reaching the port Of
embarkation after Dec. ) will be re-
turned to the senders, if they trans
nit the proper amount of return post
age to the superintendent of the Rail-
way Mail Service. New York city.