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The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
Les Darcy WiN
 Get To Fight

Chicago, March 9-Les Darcy will fight h's first bout in this country at Milwaukee, according to advice given cut here this morning by Frank Mulkert, a prize fight pro- moter.
 Mulkert said that Darcy would come west from New York within the next few days and accept match with Mike Gibbon, the St. Paul boxer, and that the fight would nrobaLlv take place before the Mil waukae promoters club. The ex- act date of the contest has not as yet been set, but this will be announced just as soon as Darcy and Gibbons can be brought togethe
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
RIB ALASKA S.S. BOATS ID GALL
 AT SKAGWAY DURING SUMMER

enroute to the westward will be the Northwestern sailing from Seat tie May 4th and from then on to the sailing of the Alameda from Seattle cn Sept. 2nd, all the big boats Cf this company will call at Skagway noIthbound, this will in clude the Mariposa, Alameda, North western and Alaska.
 Southbound, tEe steamers Mari posa an Alameda will call in at Skagway from the westward from May 25th to Oct. goth.
 The excursion season for the Southwestern run commences with the sailing of Northwestern from Seattle on June 18th, and closes with soning of Mariposa from Seat tie on Aug. 22nd, making in all eleven round trips for the big boats.
 The fIeighters Valdez, La Touche, Juneau, Cordova, Redondo, Santa Ana and Stanley Dollar will op- crate 5n the skagway run also.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09

 FITS HE CRIME

Sioux City, March g - Arnold Brown. arrested yesterday on the charge of disorderly conduct when brought to trial was proven guilty ss charged and the judge hearing the case sentenced the prisoner to seven days in the county jail, dur Ing which time be is commanded to put in his time studying Vice Prest- dent Marshall's inaugural address.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
Alaskan Pioneer
 Dies In Seattle

Seattle, March 9-Charles N. Reitze, of the firm of Reltze' Storey and Duffy, general engi- neers, died at his home at 952 Thitv-Sixth avenue late last night.
 MT. Reitze was a pioneer of Seattle, and he was also a pioneer ot Alaska, having gone to the north "a the Klondike gold rush. He resided for oyer twelve years in the north before he again resumed bis residence here.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09

Washington, March g - Informa- tIon, apparently from an authentic source, was received at the capl- tsl this morning that a powerful wireless telegraph plant in Mexico City had just been perfected that would permit of communications be- ing had with a similar station in Berlin, Germany.
 The advice states that by this means direct communication be-
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
BERLIN IN COMMUNICATION BY
 WIRELESS WITH MEXICO CITY

tween inc Mexican Capital and the capital of Germany had been established.
 This information was received with ths greatest interest by gov ernmeIt officials, who have begun an investigation to ascertain if it is really correct, and they realize if the statement is confirmed that it is e the greatest importance to this country.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09

Washington, March 9-secretary Of the Interior Lansing called on President Wilson this morning, who received MT. Secretary in his bed chamber, where he is still con fined tr his bed with a severe cold.
 Dr. Gregory, President Wilson's personal physician was also present a. the meeting, and he was request ed to remain by Mir. Secretary, who stated that he had called to en-
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09

Washington, March 9-An amend ment t.g the Senate rules governing the two thirds vote of members which was required in order to prevent filibustering was passed by the Senate this morning. Sen ator Gronna, LaFollette and Sher- man ycting against the mendment.
 By this action on the part Of
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09

santiaeo, March 9-Four hun dred blue jackets we're landed Ill Cuba near this city from AmerlcaR wsrshios, and they were at once put to guarding the sugar cane fields in this vicinity.
 The Marines practically LOOK charge of the immense sugar plan tationS.
 The immense sugar mills of the
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
US. STEEL NOW
 BEING HEARD

Washington, March 9-Hearings in the suit brought by the United States government to dissolve the United states Steel Corporation be- sun .his morning in the United states Supreme Court.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
]. 5. MINISTER
 TO JAPAN DEAD

Toyko, March - George w. Guthrie, ambassador eXtraordin- ary and plentipotentiary to Japan from The United States died at the American embassy this morn ing after an attack of apoQlexy.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
LANSING TELLS WILSON HE HAS
 AUTHORITY ID ARM VESSELS

quire low MT. President was, and also to inform the chief executive that .is had full authority to arm merchant ships against attack by submarines, and that he could go ahead with his plans as originally intended.
 Dr. Gregory also advised the President that he had been adVsed that the authority had been given to him. f rl ElAu
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
SUBS SINK 131,0OO
 TONS DURING WEEK

Berlin, March 9-According to an announcement given out by the Imperial Admiralty 131,OOO tons of ships belonging to the Allies have been sunk by German sub marines and other means during the past few days
 No advise is given out for pub
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
SENATE AMENDS RULES WHICH
 WILL PUT STOP ID FILIBUSTER|NC

the Senate, by majority vote of members present at any one session, debate upon any one question may be limited to any given time speci- fled, spG it will now be impossible for one member to consume whole days and evene weeks in haranguing on soms question which has come up for deliebration.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09

London, March g = The British war Cffioe today made the an uouncement that 6 strong forca of the British army are now within eight miles of Bagdad. and that a great battle will soon be fought between The BritonS and the Turks.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
ZEPPELIN N
 VENTOR DEAD

Berlin, March g - The Ger man Empire was thrown into the deepest mourning when the news wa given cut that Count Zeppelin, the great inventor was dead.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
ENGLISH GOLD ARRIVES FOR MORGAN FROM AUSTRALIA

San Francisco, March 9-Two end one half million dollars in gold bullion was brought to this city from Australia on the freighter Waikawa, which arrived in this pon yesterday. The gold is Eng lish and is consigned to J, P. Mor-- gan & Co. ..---,.
 Don't forget the Eagles dance Saturday night.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
BRIIONS ID BATTLE iT BACOAD
 WALLS AGAINST TERRIBLE TURKS

lication as to the loss of subma- rines, hut it is known here that several have been destroyed since the last report was made public.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
MARINES PROTECT AND TAKE
 CHARGE CUBA SUGAR CROPS

Union Sugar Company at San Louis are in flames.
 The people of that section are greatly alarmed over the action of the rebels, and have built bar racades in the streets of San Louls' and are otherwise preparing them selves against an attack from the rebels.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-09
Another Spy
 Taken h Time

Los Angeles, March 9-Captain Alfred Fritzen, an officer of the German navy, was arrested at the home t Frank s. Hart, president of the Southern California Music Company, where he has been a guest for several weeks, by fed gral apents, under charges that he is d spy for the German gov ernmeut. and that he is implicated in plo's for the destruction Of federal property
 Choice chocolates and bon Dons o+ EoIlar RrOS Drug Store
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
HOLD ALL ENEMY PROPERTY
A. Mitchell Palmer, Former Represen.
tative, Is Made Custodian Under
Alien LaW-Act as Trustee.

Washington.-A. Mitchell Palmer OF
Stroudsburg, Pa, former representa-
tive in congress, was appointed alien
property custodian under the trading
with the enemy law.
The alien property custodian Will
act as trustee for all enemy property
within the United States or issue IL
censes exempting enemy concerns
from HIS supervision. He may require
the transfer to himself Of property
held for, or any debt owed an enemy
or an enemy ally, and any person hold
Ing such property or owing such money
may transfer the property or pay the
money to the custodian with his con-
sent.
The alien property custodian will
hold such property or money until the
end of the war and then deal with II
as congress may direct. All funds or
ready money taken by the custodian
may be invested in Liberty bonds ane
held in that FORM"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
RIDDER GOT GERMAN MONEY
German Editor In New York Received
Twenty thousand Dollars For
Pro German Work.

New. York.-Perley Morse, expert
accountant retained by Morton E.
Lewis, state attorney general, to in
yestigate the financial transactions in
this county of Paul Bolo tPasha, Ger
man spy and propaganda now under
arrest in Paris, made public the testi-
mony given by Adolf Pavenstedt, for
mer head of the banking house OF G..
Amsinck & Co., to the effect that he
lent $4,000 to the late Herman Rid
der, publisher OF the New Yorker
Stats Zeitung. Pavenstedt has ad-
mitted that Bolo's negotiations with
Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
bassador to the United States, were
conducted through him. Amsinck &
Co. handled German funds for Bolo.
lPavenstedt's testimony concerning
the Ridder check was given on Oct.
IL but not made public at that time.
"for reasons connected with the pur-
poses of the investigation. 1t showed
that $4,000 of the payment came
from DR.. Bernhard Dernburg, former
German colonial minister and direct
or of German propaganda in this coun-
try, but that neither Mr.. Ridder nor
any member of his family ever knew
of Dernburg's connection with the
transaction.
In the reorganization of the Stats
Zeitung, which was then effected,
Pavkentung said, he became direc-
tor OF the publication.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
Most Admired Statue.

What is the most admired statue in
Washington? The memorial to Mrs.
Adams by Mr.. Saint Gaudens, thinks
Mr.. Moore. He says that 'in spite Of
the remoteness of location and the diff
ficulty of finding 1t In Rock Creek Gene
terry, no other work Of art in Washing
ton Is really seen by so many people.
Undoubtedly the element of mystery In
both figure and setting has to do with
Its fame; but prefer to think that in
this memorial the sculptor has eX-
pressed (using his own words to mel
the soul face to face with the great
est of all mysteries'-the problem, If Il
man die shall he live again?"
Such a piece of sculpture, touching
every mind and heart, outwears in its
appeal all the colossal figures and
speaking likenesses. 1t would triumph
in any referendum and need never feas
verdict of recall.-New York Sun.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
Recruit Didn't Have Il.

While we are on military matters
1t might be just as well to give fortb
to a palpitating world, all eager for.
anything that has to do with gun, the
latest thing that the enterprising press
agent Of the Marine Corps has turned
out. This soldier OF the sea tells many
stories. You can believe them or not,
just as you please, writes correspond
ent.
He says that knowledge of the rife
and all its parts Is an important part
OF the training given to the marines
at their League Island camp. To the
raw recruits the rifles are pretty puz-
cling.
During the morning inspection re-
Gently one of the future sea soldiers
handled his rifle poorly. The recruit
was taken to task by his officer.
"Are you acquainted with the parts
of your rifle?" asked the officer,
sternly.
Eyes, sir" the recruit replied
"Well, where is the balance To-
cated?'
81 don't know, SIR said the marine,
glancing nervously at his rifle. 1T was
all here this morning.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
WOMEN SUFFERERS
NEED SWAMP-ROOT

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney and bladder trouble and
never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
IL the kidneys are not in healthy con-
dition, they may cause the other organs
to become diseased.
You may suffer great deal with pain
in the back, headache, loss of ambition;
nervousness and may be respondent and
irritable.
Don't delay starting treatment. Dr.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, re-
stores health to the kidneys and is just
the remedy needed to overcome such con-
ditions.
Get medium or large bottle immedi-
ately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure
and mention this paper. Adv.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
WILSON SETS OCT.2S
AS DAY OF PRAYER
PROCLAMATION DIRECTS US TO
PRAY FOR THE SUCCESS OF
OUR ARMIES.
FIGHT FOR WORLD LIBERTY
Divine Aid To BE Asked That the
Cause for Which We Are Fighting
May Triumph In the Great
World Struggle.

Washington. -President Wilson, by
proclamation, declares Sunday, Oct.
Is, as a day Of prayer for the success
of the American arms in the war, In
accordance with the recent resolution
of congress.
The presidents proclamation fol-
lows:
Whereas, the congress Of the Unit
ed States, by concurrent resolution
adopted on the fourth day OF the
present month OF October, in view OF
the entrance of our nation into the
vast and awful war which now afflicts
the greater part of the world, has re-
ouested me to set apart by official
proclamation day upon which our
people should be called upon to offer
concerted prayer to Almighty God
for his divine aid in the successes OF
our arms; and,
whereas, it behooves a great free
people, nurtured as we have been In
the eternal principles Of justice and
Of right, a nation which has sought
from the earliest days Of its existence
to be obedient to the divine teachings
which have inspired it in the exer-
else of its liberties, to turn always to
the supreme Master and cast them
selves in faith at his feet, praying for
his aid and succor In every hour 'of
trial. to the end that the great aims to
which our fathers dedicated our pow
er as a people may net perish among
men, but be always asserted and de-
Tended with fresh ardor and devotion
and, through the divine blessing. set
at least upon enduring foundations
for the benefit OF all the free peo-
pies of the earth;
NOW, therefore, T. Woodrow Will
SON, president Of the United States,
gladly responding to the wish ex-
pressed by the congress, do appoint
Oct. %, being the last Sunday OF the
present month, as day Of supplica>
ton and prayer for all the people OF
the nation, honestly exhorting all my
countrymen to observe the appointed
day, according to their several faiths.
In solemn prayer that Gods blessings
may rest upon the high task which is
laid upon us, to the end that the cause
for which we give our lives and treas
ure may triumph ans our efforts be
blessed with high achievements
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
TWO DEeTROYERS
ARE SUNK BY MINE
TWO GERMAN TORPEDO BOATS
SUNK IN MINE FIELDS IN
MOON SOUND.
FRENCH ATTACK ON AIsNE
French War Office Reports That Ger
man Positions Were Penetrated.
One Hundred Prisoners Are
Taken-Britsh Drop Bombs.

Petrograd.-Two German torpedo
boats were sunk in the mine fields IL
Moon sound, the war office announces
The sailors Of the main Russian Bal
tic fleet are reported to be keen &c
fight. The men at Kronstadt are de
handing that the ships be sent out to
meet the Germans, but the government
is understood to have taken the posi-
ton that as the enemy forces are OF
superior size 1t would be disastrous
to leave Petrograd undefended.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
Keen Business Man.

Excuse me, SIR" said Bilson, lit
tie timidly, "but you appear to be
following me. Is there anything you
wantT'
"Weel, I'm just trying to find where
you live, and introduce myself, like.
I'm Mcpherson, the undertaken" said
the burly stranger.
"Oh-er-quite so! I'm pleased to
meet you, I'm sure! But there's no.
body dead at my placel"
Nae, nae" said the undertaken,
smiling sweetly. But I just heerd
you cough an haze hopes london
Answers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
Lack of Restraint.

Senator Chamberlain, defending the
food control bill, said in Washington ::
"HOw unmeasured the attacks ON
this excellent bill have been! Now,
/ am like the boy at the movies. l
Hike measure and restraint.
1.-TWO boys at the movies saw a
tragic picture play, and one of them
was overcome. He took out his hand
kerchief and wept and sobbed.
Why, Bill, ye're blubberin'' said
the other boy.
Well sobbed Bill, I like to see
q person show a little feelin'.'
'Feelin'r said the first boy. Feel
ms all right, but We don't need to
wash yer face in it."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
TO RAISE RECREATION FUND.

New York.-A national campaign to
raise $4,000, 900 to provide recreation
for the men training In the national
army will be inaugurated it was an
nounced here, by the war and navy
commission on training camp activi-
ties. John N. WHY'S. Of Toledo. Ohio,
national Chairman of the commission,
will have the cooperation OF the
Young Mems Christian association and
the Knights Of Columbus. It is aimed
70 raise money equivalent to So for
every man in the training camps.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
up-to.pate Wedding Gifts.

"Well, what sort of wedding pres
ents did you get, girlie-the usual as
sortment Of berry spoons and pickle
forksT
mot on your esteemed life. l got
a sack Of potatoes, four dozen fresh
eggs, a peck of onions, and Liberty
bond"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
War Declared on
Rats by u. S. Govt.

The government at Washington is pre-
pairing campaign that should be effec-
live in killing the rats that are SO destruc-
tive both to lives and property. a con-
sentative estimate places the loss of food
stuffs from rats at over two hundred mil
lion dollars annually, and In the present
scarcity of food, this loss must be pre-
vented. The most efficient way to XIII
the Rat" Is by the use of Stearns' Paste,
and thousands of dollars worth have been
bought by the government. Every house.
keeper troubled with rats, mice. reaches
or waterbugs should buy a small box OF
this reliable exterminator for thirty-five
cents, and stop further loss OF food In
her home. Adv.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
French Attack Enemy on Aisne.

FTchCH NttdCk EHcHIy OF NTsHCs
Paris.-The French attacked the
German lines on the Aisne front after
a heavy bombardment. The war Of
flee reports that the German positions
were penetrated and that 100 prison.
ers were taken.
A German attack on the Verdun
front on the right bank of the Meuse
was repulsed. The announcement
adds:
Twenty bombs were dropped by av'
iators in the region of Dunkirk. No
victims are reported. On Oct. 16 two
German airplanes were brought dowr
by our automobile artillery"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
Germany Loses $3.50. 600.

Amsterdam.-The Cologne CORES
pondent OF the Tijd reports that the
German casualty list. comprising
killed, wounded. prisoners and miss
ing, from August, 1914, to September,
1917, fills 80 folio volumes OF $4,000
pages. He calculates the total num-
Der OF names at 8,250,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
FOR SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn. Torture and Disfis.
ure Use Cutlcura-Triai Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. They
usually afford immediate relief in itch
ing, burning eczemas, pimples, dandruf
and most baby skin troubles. They
also tend to prevent little skin trou-
bles becoming great IL used daily.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
numa II pissolxed.

Petrograd.-O Owing to the election
for the constituent assembly being
decreed for Nov Is, the Russian pro-
visional government has ordered the
dissolution OF the fourth duma, de.
claring the mandates issued to the
deputies null and void.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
ships Taken Over BY U. s.

Washington. = approximately 800
American coastwlse and ocean ships
az $500 tons or over we're COM
maudeered by the government. Ships
on the great lakes are not affected.
Approximately four-llfths Of the num-
her taken over are cargo ships.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
Germany Extends Military Service to
Men AZ Years of Ace.

Copenhagen.-Germany has extend
ed military service to men AZ years OF
age. and is calling up those who here
tofore have escaped service on ac-
count OF military unfitness. The army
already includes large number above
the legal limit OF As years on the
ground that, although nobody above
that age could be modified, yet no re-
nuirement exists for the discharge OF
a soldier reaching that age.
The new regulation calls to the col
ors all exempts born after Sept 8,
ITO.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
,MMEpIArE ATTENTION

should be given to sprains, swellings
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Keep Mansfield's Magic Arnica Lini-
ment handy ON the shelf. Three sizes
-25c, SOC and $1.00.-Adv.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
HE USES FOOD CARDS.

Former Emperor Of Russia Does az
Rest Of the People.
Petrograd.-Thef family OF Nicholas
Romanoff. former emperor of Russia
now procures food supplies by the use
OF cards. The authorities in the To
bolsk district are issuing food cards
and the Romanoffs must obtain theiI
food the same as other citizens.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
Entire Grew Mlsslnc.

Copenhagen.-The Themis, Nor
weeian steamer, has been sunk in the
Mediterranean, according to an an
nouncement by the Norwegian foreign
office received here. All the members
of the crew are missing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25

1t is easier to teach the allies to
eat corn than to get the kaiser to
acknowledge 1t.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
American Bags e Planes.

London. The foremost airman IN
the British army is q Canadian, but
his closest rival Is an American from
Chicago, who has thus tar accounted
sor 2s German machines,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25

Mrs. Russell Sage, who is now past
lightweight years of age, only recently
consented to ride in an automobile.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25

Washington.-The government ad
yanced to France $20,000,000 add
tional. bringing total loans to>the al
lies up to $2,731, 100000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25

Or. 3. Y. jackson, Celebrated Physician,
handed down to posterity his famous
prescription for female troubles. Now
sold under the name of 'Femenina."
Price Soc and $1.00.--Adv.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25

New York city has 100000 drug
addicts.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25
RuMoR OF WARsHIP LOSS.

Bodies Of Two German Marines and q
Sailor Drift Ashore.
Copenhagen.-Rumors OF the loss
OF a German warship in the sound, the
narrow strait between Denmark and
Sweden, are now being circulated.
The reports are indefinite and uncon-
firmed, but the bodies of two German
marines and sailor have drffted
ashore in the vicinity of Elsinore, Den
mark
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-10-25

w. F. Bond, state superintendent OF
education, says he wants every county
superintendent in the state to be In
Jackson during fair week to attend
the annual meeting Of superintend-
ents, saying in his letter to them: I'VE
must organize and systematic our ef-
forts IL we would make our work mean
most to the people OF the state. The
school law, added responsibilities
brought about by the war, and other
meters of vital importance will be
discussed at length.