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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
TEUTONS GAINING
GROUND ALONG IA
Obstinate Battles Rage on
Northern Section of East
ern Front.
RUSSIANS CLAIM GAINS

Fighting in the Riga region. the
| northernmost sector Of !. the Russian
| front, continues to show advances for,
the Germans according to Berlin, which
reports additional Russian positions
| gained on both sides of the River IA
southwest of Riga, bordering the great
Tirul marsh.
| The fighting in this marshy region is
made possible at this season by the
| freezing of the swamps. A Russian
offensive early this month was taken to
| be aimed at Mitau. the German base
| south of Riga, but it failed of decisive
| result. The Germans now apparently
have not only regained such ground
as they lost, but are striking north
| ward across the swampy ground in the
direction of Riga
The Russians are offering strong re-
sistance and delivered counter attacks
on the east side of the Aa river. They
failed. however. according to Berlin.
which reports the capture of 800 pris-
oners during the days fighting.
German Official Report.
By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, January rs. by wireless to
Sayville.-In the River IA sector of the
Riga region. along the northern end of
the Russo-Galician front, East Prussian
troops captured additional Russian po-
sitions on both sides of the stream yes
terday and withstood a counter attack
on the east bank. Russians to the
number of 500 were taken prisoner.
Russ Advance; Withdraw.
PETRoGRAD, January 2s. via Lon
don. 2:20 pm. british admiralty. per
Wireless Press)-Russian troops in
two sectors of the Riga region carried
out successful offensive movements
yesterday, advancing at one point, east
Of the River IA, for about Il mile, the
war Office announced today Counter
o6ensives by. the Germans later re-
suited in Withdrawals of the Russian
forces which had advanced. The state
ment reads:
western front: Between the Tirul
swamp and the River IA, west of Riga,
our attachments, having taken the Of
fensive. dislodged the enemy, capturing
some prisoners and two machine guns.
Afterward, however. under pressure of
the Germans, we withdrew to our orig
inal positions.
ION the eastern bank of the River
IA our detachments. having conducted
an obstinate battle, advanced for about
one mile in the direction of the village
OF kalnzem, but as a result of enemy
counter attacks they were obliged to
fall back.
Gen. Ivachkevitch. who led the bat
tie In the first line, although wounded,
remained at the front. 4
TN the region of the mouth of the
River BereSina, our scouts carried out
successful "Reminiscences. capturing
twenty-three Germans. Hostile air.
planes dropped bombs on the station at
Radzivilov. but caused no damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26

schools. fntimating that they might as
sist in the repair work at times. he
also suggested they might build houses
on tho Fairgrounds.
DR.. J. Hayden Johnson. member Of the
board of education, spoke of the de-
velopment and need for vocational
training. He said he believed II pre-
sented especial opportunities to the
colored race. Lieut.. Arthur Newman,
principal of the Armstrong Manual
Training School. and Mrs. Newman
were among the guests. Parents of the
children OF the school last evening
were given an opportunity to see what
was being done. the classes holding
evening sessions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
URGE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS.
:.
Dr.. Van Setback and Others Discuss
Need of Extending System.

Need for extension of vocational edu-
cation in the District OF Columbia was
urged by Rev. DR.. John Van Schaick.
jr.. president Of the board Of educa-
ton, in an address at the Cardozo Voea-
tional School last evening. DR.. Van
Schaick said that he intended to use
his best efforts to have this kind of
educational work increased in the Dis
trict. Roscoe C. Bruce. assistant su-
perintendent of colored schools, also
urged the extension of this branch OF
education.
Alonzo Tweedale. auditor for the Dis
trict, spoke briefly, saying that he
wished the boys and girls in the schools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26

against John q Gall. who 10 said to be
residing In New York city. She says
the defendant had another wife living
from whom he was not divorced when
he went through q marriage Seeremony
with her in Baltimore August 10, 1914.
She did not leara OF the previous mar
riaee, she says, until 1915, since which
time she has not lived with defendant
Attorneys MILAN & Smith represent
the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
FIRE AUXILIARY SOON.
Petworth Citizens Organizing to Aid
No. "a Engine Company.

Plans for the organization Of cfti-
zens' auxiliary fre-hghting corps. to
have headquarters at No. - engine
company. on, Gsargia. avenue. are ex-
pected to materialize In few days
John g. McGrath, president OF the Park
View Citizens Association. has been
named temporary chairman Of a COM
mittee to draw ;up . constitution and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
The Coming Year

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26
New Judge for West Virginia.

A bill providing for the appointment
Of an additional federal district Judge
for southern West Virgins was passed
yesterday afternoon by the Senate. It
10 designed to relieve pressure Of bust
ness on the Incumbent. Judge Benjamin
F. Keller, and provides that when a
vacancy occurs 1t shall not be filled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-26

the convention Of the Supreme Council
was held in this city In 1911, and II II
expected the forthcoming convention
will draw at least $4,000 prophets and
their families to the National Capital.
The border vidette., 1917-04-28

At the annual convention of the Southwestern Stock Grow ers' Association held last Satur- day in Tucson, the following re- solutions were passed:
 q. Requesting the Indian commissioner to appoint four more policemen to enable the cattlemen to remove their cattle from the present Indian reserva- tion.
 c. Requesting the Arizona senators and representatives in congress to endeavOr to at once secure an appropriation to fence the Papago Indian reservation.
 6. Recommending and call ing upon the various municipal ities of the state to erect and maintain municipal slaughter houses, adequate to the needs Of the respective cities and towns; urging the individual members of the association to use their in f1uence both as members and in dividualS to urge upon the prop CT authorities in their respect i've communities the necessity for erecting municipal slaughter houses; asking district attorneys of the different counties of the state to enforce the municipal slaughter house law, and pledg ing the support of the associa tion to enforce the law providing
The border vidette., 1917-04-28
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
 DIGESTION WAS BAD
Says G Old Kentucky Lady, Who Tells Hcw She Wa. Relieved
 After Few Doses of 3lack-Draught

MeadorsviIle, Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia Higginbotham, Of this town, says: At ny age. which is 65, the liver Goes not act so well as when young. A few years ago, my stomach was all out of fix. I was constipated, my liver didn't act My digestion was bad, and it took so little to upset me. My ap- petite was toce. I was very weak.
 I decided would give Black Graught q thorough trial as I knew it was highly recommended for this trouble. I began taking it. I felt better after few doses. My appetite improved and I became strcrGcr. My bowels acted naturally and the least trouble was soon riChted with 2 few
The border vidette., 1917-04-28

for municipal slaughter houses, which is already on the statute books of Arizona.
 C. Requesting that an ap- propriation be made to help out the biological com mission for the extermination of predatory will animals.
 (o. Unanimously endorsing the administration of Hon. w. A. Moeur as state land commits sioner, and thanking the state land department for the efficient services rendered the cattlemen.
The border vidette., 1917-04-28
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is a local disease: greatly in nuenced by constitutional conditions. end in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Halls Ca tarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous sur faces of the system. Halls Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years. It Is composed of some of the best tonics known combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect com bination of the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Cure Is what produces such tions. Send for testimonials. free. F. J. CHENEY 6 CO, Props. Toledo, O.
 All Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The border vidette., 1917-04-28
doses of Blaek-Draught."

doses of Blaek-Draught"
 Seventy yea-6 of successful use has
 made Thedford's Black-Draught standard, household remedy. Every member. of every family. at times. need the help that Black-Draught can give in cleansing the system and re- lieving the troubles that come from constipation, Indigestion, lazy liver. etc. You cannot keep well unless your stomach, liver and bowels are In good working order. Keep them that way. Try Elack-Draught. It acts promptly, gently and in a natural way. If you fee! sluggish. take a dose tonight. fcu will feel fresh tomorrow. Price o-c. Q package-One cent a dose All druggists. J. ee
The border vidette., 1917-04-28

are just as carefully looked after at this pharmacy as those for the special use of the dain- tier sex. We carry the best of shaving soaps, shampoos, after shav wing toilet waters, dandruff cures etc. If you are @ par ticular man, yor are the partic- ular man we want to supply. The "don't care" fellow will be better suited elsewhere. AMERICAN DRUG STORE
 J. SALDAMANDO, PROP.
 Phone IS NogaleS, Arizona
The border vidette., 1917-04-28
CATTLEMEN MEET.

Southwestern Stock Growers As
 sociation Pass Resolutions.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT"
 |. s. WARNING TO ALIENS

Obey the law; keep your mouth shut is the warning of the United States to German aliens, issued by the department of justice and re ported to the DailyAlaskau by Jas. A. Sm;ser, United States district attorney for the first division Dis tric. of Alaska. The warning states that those who heed this caution need fear no action against them.
 The departments o.der follows:
 No German alien enemy in this country, who has not hitherto been implicated in plots aganst the in terests of the United states, need have any fear of action by the De pertinent of Justice so long us he observes the following warning
 "Obey the law; keep your mouth shut"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
WILL DEVELOP
 ALASKA MINES

Formation of a new company in Seattle tc develop Alaska mines is reported in news received today in Skagway. The concern is called the w. II. 5eagraye company, organ ized by w. H. Seagraye and w. E. Dunkle, consulting engineers. aska, Mr. Seagraye has been man
 Both men are well known in Al ager Of the Kennecott mine, re- coguized as one of the greatest producers in the world of high grade copper. Mir. Dunkle was re- centiy field geolOgist and travelling representative in Alaska of tho Alaska syndicate.
 The new company is said to have several important Alaskan proper ties which will be examined with g view to development as soon as possible. If.i i-..i.,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
BILL" WARD REPORTED
 LOST ON WEST COAST

"BilP' Ward, one Of the best known steamer men on the South western Alaska route, is missing, according to the Juneau Empire. Bill" made the last two trips from
 Seattle to the Westward on the Mariposa, being in the stewards department. When the steamer left Valdez going west on the last trip "Bill" was missed. His cap and coat, in fact all of his wearing apparel, except the clothes he had o2, were in his stateroom. When the steamer returned to Valdez southbound nothing had been seen or heard of Bill" The crew of the MaripOsa are now beginning to believe that he might have Rcci- dently fallen overheard and drown ed. For years Bill" was always OF the same ship as Capt. Gus Nerd, but lately changed to the Mariposa. .
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
CRISIS NEAR IN SPAIN;
 ENTIRE CABINET RESIGNS

Madrid, April 19.-Troubles that have been fomenting for some time between different factions resulted today in the resignation of the entire cabinet. Though some are optimistic enough to believe that the situation will be smoothed over quickly by the formation of another cahihe- others are disposed to con- sider that a crisis is near in spain's governmental affairs.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
' NJ SEPARATE
 PEACE" "---RUSSIA

Washington, April 19 - Separate peace will not be agreed to under any conditions by the Russian pro visicual government, according to advices received here today.
 This is considered a heavy blow to what are believed to be Ger mQn hopes that the new Russian 9 vclument would not further prose cute it's efd Of the war and would be ameuable to consideration of peace terms.
 The provisional government, ac- cording to the adyices, Is determined to favor no peace that dces not have the approval of all the allies.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
HY. RAULIC EXCAVATION
 UNCOVERS PAY DIRT

Discovery of light pay dirt In n.y. draulic excavation is reported in the following item from the Peters burg Weekly Report:
 "The interest of local mining men was considerably aroused yes- terday when w. H. Courtney, who is engaged in hydraulic excavation work to the rear of the building to be occupied by the drug store, got gold to the value of about four cents from a pan of dirt. Authorities claim that colors are found in num- erous places hereabouts and that energetic prospecting might uncover placer ground yielding good pay.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
wOMAN's MURDER UNsOLVED

Seattle, Wash, April 19 - Mys- tery today still surrounds the murder of Mrs. Florence Wehn, wife Of Jamts Wehn, the scuptor, whose Lody was found yesterday in gulch off West Wheeler street. From evidence gathered at the spot where tba bod was found, the police be- Iieve thugs killed the woman but all their efforts to discover clues that would warrant an arrest have so lar been futile.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
DYING BROKER
 NAMES SLAYER
heavy losses.

Seattle, April 19.-While dying from a knife wound this afternoon, M. A. Rayfield, a diamond broker, accused N. L. Bailey, to whom he is said tc have loaned $50 on ring of having stabbed him. Bailey late this afternoon, had not yet been arrested.
 Rayfield was killed in his office in the Joshua Green building. When f. ud, he was lying on the floor with all ugly knife cut in his left side.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
ENLIST IN |. 5. NAVY

Applications by COrdoya boys for enlistment in the United States ma ", according to the Cordoya Daily Times, became so numerous that a recruiting office was opened this week aboard the U. s. s. Saturn by Lieut.. Frank Luckel, U. s, No commanding the Alaskan radio eX- petition. The navy is accepting physically and morally fit men from eighteen to thirty five years old.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
FORMER SKAGWAY MAN
 ON LONG TRIP TO STATES

Juneau, April 19.-Will H. Clay son, Cordova merchant, and Mrs Clayson, were passengers on the Admiral Farragut for a long trip to the States. Their son., Willie, who has been a cripple for many years cn account of an accident when coasting on a Cordcva streej died last week, and his parents de- cid : upon taking a long vacation,
 MT Clayson was a pioneer mer- cnani Of Skagway, and only sold his storf there a few weeks ago.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
ORDERS 5000
 MACHINE GUNS

Washington, April 1S.-Six thous' and Lewis machine guns were order ed today by the government.
 The order was an emergency one and the guns are to be delivered as quickly as possible.
 This is one of the largest orders of the kind that has been given since the United States was declar- ed 10 be in a state of war with Germany.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
GERMAN STATES
 BRAZIL REVOLTS

Buenos Aires, April 19. - Three German states of Brazil Tevolted to- day. according to reports received here. On account of the censorship that is being tightly drawn by the government, it is difficult to get details.
 The three states are Rio Grande, Panama and Santa Catharina. The revolters are said to be well armed and to have some artillery.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
ALLOW ALLIES
 RECRUIT IN US.

Washington, April 19 - Recruit Ing ill the United States of their own subjects by the allies, is per- mitted in a bill passed today in both houses.
 The measure is expected to fa- cilitate the effort to bring to- gether the entire resources Of this country, in both citizens and alien residents, against Germany.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
ALASKA PIONEER DEAD

Joseph T. Field, who came to Alaska from Missouri thirty years age, is dead at the Alaska Pio- neers' home in Sitka, according to news received here by friends of the late pioneer. MT. Field had lived several years in Petersburg be- fore going to the home two months ago. Several children reside in San Francisco and Oakland.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
WORLDS GOLD OUTPUT
 IN 1916 ALMOST RECORD

London, April 19-The value of he worlds gold production in 1916 as shown in the annual statistics just issued here, was 95, 725,O00 pounds. Q figure which has been eX- ceeded Cnly three times. The Brit ish empire led the world with co., OO0,UOO pounds, while the United States produced 100000 pounds, Russia, 6,OOOOOO and Mexico, good, 900. The United States since 1874 has produced gold to the value of about 779.OOO,OOO pounds.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19

Paris, April 19-Seventeen thous- and unwcunded German prisoners have been captured by the French forces since the beginning of the drive on the southern end of the French line, according to the of ficial report here today.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
NAVAL FIGHT DENIED

Boston, April 19-Denial of the reports yesterday of a naval en- gagement off Boston was made to- day by local navy yard officials. Re no1ts of fighting at sea yesterday followed heavy gunfire that was said to have been heard at several coast points.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
WHITEHORSE CONNECTS
 ARE TAKEN TO PRISON

Capt. A. c. Bell in charge of the mounted police at Whitehorse, left skagway last night on the Princess Sophia with two convicts whom he is taking to New Westminster to serve their terms in prison. His prisoners were A. D. McInnes and M. J. Noon. McInnes was given fiye-year sentence for robbery.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
GERMANS DENY SUB
 ATTACKED U. 5. BOAT

Berlin. April 19-ReportS that a German submarine attacked the American torpedo boat destroyer, Smith, were declared here today to be merely an effort to put on Ger many the responsibility for opening hOsulities. It was further said that no German submarine was Op- eratipg in the western half of the Atlantic.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
GERMAN LOSS IS REPORTED HEAVY

SeYenty-fiYe cannon are also said to have fallen into French hands.
 The Germans have launched num- erous strong counter attacks, the report continues, but, in each case, have been thrown back with heavy losses.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
l.. BILLTNGSLEY WOULD
 RETRACT PLEA GUILTY

Seattle, April 19. - Logan Bill ingsley, who was indicted in con- nection with the alleged liquor con- spnacy, which has so far involved a number of prominent Seattle men, today applied to the court for permission to withdraw his plea of guilty.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
DROPS DEAD IN U, s. SENATE

Washington, April 19. - T. J. Mahoney 9 well known lawyer of Omaha, dropped dead today of hear disease in the gallery of the sen al. He had entered only a few minutes before With friends to hear the debate on some of the war measures.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
OIL STILLS BURNED;
 WATCHNIAN ATTACKED

Whiting, Ind, April 19 - Fires which are believed to have been of incendiary origin destroyed a bat tery of crude oil stills of the Stand ard Oil COmpany's refinery. The night watchmau was found battered and bleeding.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
SHOOT SNOW IN COLORADO

MontroSe, Col, April 19. - One of the heaviest snows ever record ed in 'nis section of Colorado at this late date in the sUring, fell here yesterday and this morning. The depth Of the snow today is fhraR feel
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19
BELGIUM GOVERNOR DEAD

London, April Ex-Governor Gen. eraI Von Bissing of Belgium, re- presentative there Of the German government. died last night in Brussels, according to Reuters Brussels correspondent.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19

Among the passengers on the Princess Sophia, which sailed for Seattle last night, were Mrs. Me Cornell of Carcross, and M. Estrada and W. Barber of Whitehorse.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19

The reported attack on the smith vas made Tuesday off Boston har- bor. Washington dispatches yester- day stated that the report had been confirmed.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19

For Best Cleaning and Pressing See Mrs. Krumbelgel. New Tailor Shop, Opposite Pack Train. A.fI.Ef.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19

Dr. Knicherbocker, dentist, is now at the Golden North Hotel for a limited time. tt.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-19

three feet
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-12
eden keeps OUT IN
FRONT IN ALL SPORTS

The old activity OF the South Side
Eden Athletic Club is out IN front
again Ralph Morgan who has been
president Of the organization for SOW
eral terms. and has done very much
to keep tho club in the first ranks.
has enlisted in the United states en-
gineer corps and will see service in
France.
After his term which expired re-
Gently the members elected another
good man In George August. Jr.. who
Is also manager OF the ball team, and
with his assistance the old pep was
renewed
The excursion committee has made
arrangements for the excursion on
June is 20 Augustine Beach.
A dance committee will be appoint
ed. and the coming summer tho club
expects TO make it's many friends en-
Joy themselves.
The athletic committee. which IS
one Of the important committees OF
the club. IS represented by hard work
ers. composed OF William Forrest
William higgins John Tunstil, Lloyd
Warren and Walter August. They keen
the club we'll represented IN the vari'
GUS line Of sports. They are also do
ing all in their power to help Man
ager August with his ball team. Count
/ ing all the facts, n Uncle Sam does no
take too many Of their members, thu
club expects 10 be far ahead in IN
sporting annals at the close Of tn
twelve months.