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Hispano América., 1917-07-15
SALUDO A LA MISSION ESPE-
CIAL DE RUSSIA

En- la reception dada en- Nueva
York. en- ell Carnegie Hall. en- ho-
nor de la ~embajada extraordinaria de
Russia, Ell expresidente Roosevelt di-
10 un vibrante discurso, del que rams
cribimos los siguientes parrafos:
"Estoy SECURE de eNpresar los SEN
timientos de mis- c-onciudadanos al de-
clararos que es motive de cordial re-
gocijo para Ell pueblo de los Estados
Unidos saludar Y dar la bienvenida
a una delegation de la nueva Russia,
de la Russia democratica. Como ma
cion, hemos sentido hace muchos a
nos admiration y carino %protundos
por Ell gran pueblo e~slavo, Disseminate
entire sus bosques y sus gigantes es-
tepas: por csc joven gigantic de las
naciones que a penas comienza aho-
ra a mostrarnos parte de su fuerza.
Pero esa ardiente simpatia de Anne
RIGA por el pueblo ruso luchaba en- ell
pasado con la repulsion hacia Ia auto
c~racia, con SUI eterna politica de reac-
cion Y obscurantismo.
"Mucho tempo abrigamos la espe-
rama, que hoy realizada, de
que Russia llegara un dia a constituir-
Sc como estamos nosotrOs aqui cons
tituidos, de suerte que ALA, como a
qui, el Judo, ell catolicO, el OrtodoXo,
10 mismo que ell protestante, gozaran
de absolute libertad de c~onciencia, y
que las l~ejanas provincias de Flnlan-
dia, eli Caucaso o Armenia Sc gober-
naran acknowledgements, como entire
~nosotros los Estados de Nueva York,
Texas Y otros cu%alesquiera, que go
zan de complete autonOmia dentro de
la Union.
"Os ~saludamos, pues, hombres y
mujeres de la nueva Russia, con rego-
clio cordial. All fin podemos desear
a vuestra nacion Ell mejor eXito en- la
guerra sin ninguna reserva mental.
"Ahora sentimos que el gran pue-
bio eslavo ha encontrado al fin el ca
mino de la libertad y ha c%onquistado
el derecho legitimo de mantenerse al
frente de este gran movimiento llber-
tario en- pro de la humanidad.
"Ahora al fin podemos esperar que
sabreis conceder a los demas pueblos
y a las otras razas el derecho que ha-
beis conquistado para VOsotros de go
bernaros por 81 mismos y de gozar
la libertad intellectual y religiosa que
para ~vosotros mismos habeis recla-
mado. FL daros la enhorabuena y de-
searos TODD exito en- ell Gamma que
habeis emprendido para el engrande-
c;,o;an+o dc v1,ectra naCiOn. no deDO
Hispano América., 1917-07-15

Ell superdreadnaught Idaho" que fue
Camden N. ]. es ell barco mas gran
de que hasta ahora sc ha construido en
los astilleros de Camden. Tiene ga
pies de largo por 81 de ancho, y des-
plaza $4,000 toneladas. Su armamento
consiste en- IL canones de ID pulgadas,
% canones de S pulgadas, y dos tubos
lanzatorpedos. Su t%ripulacion la for
man SO oficiales y 1,141 marineros..
.Nuestro grabado representa- al bar
co momentos despues de la botadura
y en- la parte inferior a la senorita ST.
mons, madrina del barco y Meta del
gobernador del Estado de Idaho, Sc
nor Noises Alexander.
Hispano América., 1917-07-15
LIBERIA ESPANOLA

]. SANCHEZ Prop.
Gran Surtido de Novelas. Libros de todas
classes y 1tiles de Escritorio.
Sc aceptan pedidos por correo.
$40 Vallejo ST. San Francisco, Cal.
Hispano América., 1917-07-15
DIR. F. R. ORELLA
Medico Cirujano

Elkan Gunst Bldg. aga Geary St.
Horas de Oficina: de 2 q A p. m.
Phones: Off. Garfield 200; Res. West 631S
1926 Pierce ST. cerca dc Union, S. r. Cal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
CHAOS REICNS
AS CHINESE OF
SOUTH FIGHT
~ RALPH n. TURNER

bY FhLPH w. TURNER
United rresu starr Correspondent
TOXIC, July 6.-Endless
chaos In China seems TO lie
ahead. Dispatches today re-
Vesled tho makeshlft monarchy
lettering on lts throne. pres-
dent IL Yuan Hung. OF the for.
rer republican regime, has co
! capped his pursuers. The south.
ern provinces are planning SC
eesslon from any Manehu ruler.
An armed clash 10 impending
between Picking and Tlentsin
between the two factions In the
nponarchlst ranks.
The monnrchists have 30 far
failed 10 force President Ii Yuan
lungs resignation. altho the for.
mer executive has 30 far failed TO
show any signs OF fight Gen.
Chang Hsun. who IL attempting
dictatorship Of China thru the thin
disguise OF restoration OF tho mon
archy. n Issuing one proclamation
after another.
MAKES ~ Prince
His latest act has been 20 create
President Ii Yuan Hung prince.
Ills manifesto declares:
The president has been guilty
Of misconduct OF affairs OF state.
thus the milithriata' opposition. So
he requested us To- reign over the
nation and rescue the people from
their miHcrieH The president
awaits punishment. aitho he is no,
TO blame. We appreciate his ser.
vices and he will continue 10 serve
us and receive imperial grace"
The northern milltarlsts and a
majority OF tho older officials in
China welcome the restoration OF
the monarchy. according TO adyices
here. Many republicans prefer II.
being dubious as TO the success OF
republic at this time.
Japan to Be Neutral
II lK IA tho southern section OF
China, however. that the greatest
opposition 20 tho monarchy II hp-
parent, altho, IN a military sense.
this section II vastly inferior 90
the north.
Americans In Japan deplore the
restoration and their predictions OF
an uprising and vast internal dis.
sension appear likely TO bo borne
out. There has been n certain
amount OF opposition manifested
ia the north OF China. but mainly
By military chiefs. angered because
they were not consulted on the
coup by which tho republic was
overturned.
Japan will firmly maintain her
neutrality in tho present situation.
and officials believe other nations
will do likewise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
CANADA DRAFT
BILL SURE TO
Be LAW SOON


OTTAWA. Ont. July 6.-At day
break today. the house OF commons
passed the second reading OF the
military service (conscription) bill
and received the assurance OF
Premier Borden that Il would be
enforced. The bill itself went thru
with a majority OF 50.
IL was passed directly after an
unexpected amendment was offered
by A. II. Copp. OF Westmoreland.
y. H.. which demanded dcterring
action until better provision was
made for soldiers dependents. This
was defeated by a majority OF 50.
This unexpected amendment. OF.
ferod after the Laurier referendum
amendment had been defeated.
about 3 a m. caused the utmost
disorder. Debate was prolonged
until 3 n m. when the house finally
passed the main bill and adjourned
with the singing OF the national an.
them
The bill viii now be advanced "a
it's third reading. where the anti.
conscriptionists may stu delay
passage for time. unless some kind
OF cloture is instituted. The sen.
ate win then take up the bill and
likely pass II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
CHINESE ADMlRALS
LOYAL TO REPUBlIC

SAN FRANCISCO. July s.--Hong
Kai Yu and San Tuen Sing. admirals
OF the Chinese navy. have refused 20
lower the flag O.. the republic on
their ships. and have declared
against the monarchy. according 20
q cable dispatch received today by
the Chinese Republic Journal. OF
San Francisco.
Chi Say Chung. a prominent Chi.
nese statesman. on whom. the ca.
hles say. tho boy emperor depends
largely for political support. has
announced bis loyalty TO the re.
public
Editors OF Chinese newspapers In
San f'rancisco's Chinatown declare
the attitude OF Chinese generally
is against restoration of the mon.
Arehy. They predicted the cmpe-
ror's reign would be short
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
MASS ATTACKS CEASE

PARIS. July Germany still
continued her offensive against
the French lines today. but there
we're no massed infantry attacks
after the repulses inflicted early
In the week. The war office state.
ment today detailed the German
activity as mostly by artillery fire
Between the Aisne and La
Miette, there was severe artillery
firing and enemy raids failed" the
statement said "1n Champagne,
notably around Monts Casque and
Teton. there WAS violent artillery.
ing. West OF Cornlllet and south.
v est OF Tahure. an enemy attack
was easily repulsed.
ION the left bank OF the Meuse
northwest of Hill 304. we destruc.
lively canuonaced enemy organiza.
tons"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
WAR INSURANCE
SAVES u. s. AS
SUBS SINK SHIPS

ny tnltsd rress T>assd Wire
WARRINGTON. July g.
American shipping losses due
TO submarine activities during
the first sis months OF 1917.
amounted 10 ~ times the total
losses Of the previous years.
Or. VIM. c. Delaney, chief Of
the United States war risk In
suranee bureau. told the United
Press today.
Since January 1, 1917. the bureau
has insured sfii.T6i.5is OF cRrEoes,
with a loss OF 81. 200 900. Previous
to that time the bureau had losi
only $500. 900, due 20 submarine
ginkings Since tho beginning o.
the war In 1914. tho total salvage
OF vessels sunk amount TO only
$50 .055.s7.
Millions Saved Monthly
Millions OF dollars are saved 70
American exporting firms monthly
by the bureau In insurance rates.
On the s523. 96s. 59s worth OF car.
goes so far insured. the rate has
been a little less than ga per cent.
American insurance firms, rs a
rule. are refusing TO insure cargoes
entering the war zone. but where
they are willing to take the risk.
the premium runs higher than 10
per cent.
Marine Insurance rates In Great
Britain run from 10 IS per cent.
while the average European rate Is
between s and IL per cent.
To Insure 10000 seamen
The monthly average OF ships
insured during the two years pre-
ylous 20 1917. was only 60 vessels.
Tho number insured during June.
1917. was l.405.
Up TO date the bureau has not
lost n dollar on the Insurance OF
seamen and officers under the pro-
visions OF the new $4,000. 900 war
risk Insurance bill, recently passed
by congress-. II In estimated that
before the war is over about $500
seamen will be insured at an nv
erage insurance OF $500 per man.
The cost OF insuring these will be
borne by the owners OF vessels
upon which the men sail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
FLOUR OUGHT TO Be
CHEAPER JUST NOW

Mrs. Housewife. has your grocer
lowered the price OF flour to your
The mills he deals with dropped
their prices on an average from go
cents TO 81 a barrel this week.
There are four sacks OF flour In a
barrel, so your flour should be from
10 TO 20 cents cheaper.
A canvass OF retailers Friday
showed that only n few OF them
were selling cheaper. and that those
who were had knocked only a nick.
ell from the price,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
CUT DOWN WASTE
OF SEATTLE BREAD

Master bakers will discontinue
taking back waste bread. at the re-
quest OF Herbert Hoover, food die.
tator.
Frank Gates. OF the central coun-
Gil for patriotic service. urged the
bakers to adopt the plan Thursday
night. which they did.
Retailers Will hold meeting TO
discuss their part OF the program
soon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
Price of Whisky
Is Going WAY Up

NEW YORK. July 6.--Whisly Is
soaring.
Artificial Imagination is going to
be costly.
Distlllers here today. almost
v ithout exception look for gem
eral rise In the price OF whisky.
The prices OF many brands has al.
ready increased. one OF them 80 / 3
per cent.
II is predicted that n the bill un.
der discussion in the senate to pro-
hibit liquor Ia passed, whisky Will
take its place in family museums
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
U. S. SOLDIERS
QUIET COPPER
STRIKE RIOTS

GLOBE. Ariz.. July s.-Aitho
three federal cavalry troops and n
MACHINE gun company maintain or.
der here today. the situation still Ia
threatening.
Seven thousand vorkmcn. many
OF Austrian or Slavic birth. are
having the spirit OF revolt preach
ed 10 them. Il IL declared. Rein.
forcemenis for the strikers contin-
tie 10 pour In.
Cavalrymen and machine gun
squad are guarding the Old Domin.
ion mine and pumping station
Gov. Tom. Campbell II optimistic
over the situation. He would not
be surprised. he said. TO ace the
Old Dominion resume within three
days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
KAISER BILLS IN TOWN
Looks Like War in the New Directory

lfthe new 1917 Polk directory
ever gets Into a fight with Itself,
Sherman Will be everIastlnaly
vIndleated. Between the bright
yellow covers Of the big book
are hidden several pages Of
English and = large number Of
French, with a couple OF Ger
mans.
There Is Kaiser. william" whC
IL n plumber at 1913 Pontius St. anc
King. George" They are wei
equipped with Arms" there be
ing one for each. and a number o.
shells" Eight Battles" are re
corded.
SIX Guns" and ~ "Cannons'
VIII hold the Forte and on,
Rifle" might be fired. As fol
"fifes." there are three. and several
Drums" There are no Trumpets
and Seattle IL short on Bugles.
In the commissary department
there are Ham" Butter" Bacon,
"Plumbs." Lemons" and a schoo
OF Salmon" with Herring"
And when the "Combat-ants" ar,
dead. there are Priests and Chap
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
RED CROSS STORE
OPENS SATURDAY

The Red Cross store will open Mt
707 Third ave, Saturday morning.
Hundreds OF articles which found
their way into the Mercy barrels"
during Red Cross week will be plac.
ed on sale for the benefit OF the
fund to save the lives OF soldiers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
HUNT MAY BE MEDIATOR

PHOENIX. Ariz.. July 6.--That
former Gov. G. W. p. Hunt may act
az President Wilson's special me-
dIator in Arizona strikes was in.
dicated today by publication OF n
letter received by Hunt from tho
president. John Mcbride. federal
conciliator. Ia on route TO Globe.
after having conferred with Hunt.
Hunt wired President Wilson his
acceptance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
WARN LUMBERMEN
OF CAR SHORTAGE

Car shortages on transcontlnent.
a. railways are expected within the
next few weeks on account OF
heavy grain shipments. Local
officials advised Northwest Inm.
bermen Friday 20 move their East.
ern orders to line yards az speed.
ily as possible.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
after INDIANS WHO
have CLAIMS MERE

Charles Y. Robin. OF Tacoma,
special Indian agent. was az the
Savoy hotel Friday looking up per
sons OF Indian blood. who are de
scendants OF early pioneers o.
Washington.
I'm making a census" he says
"ot all people who believe they
have a claim against the United
State for treaty benefits guaran'
teed TO their tribe"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
No More Jay Walking

Jay walkers" who blIssfully
wend their way among the passing
vehicles on Seattle's busy streets.
regardless of traffic officers and
rules. will learn suddenly Saturday
that the new traffic code is in
force.
After Saturday. people must
CROSS at corners, with the traffic.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
UNION REpuplArEs /. W. w.

DENVER. July 6.-Charles n.
Meyer. president OF the Internal
ional Union OF Mine. Mil and
Smelter Workers. today declared
that the |. w. W. Is in control OF
the local union at Bisbee. Ariz.. and
that the charter OF the local will be
revoked within As hours.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
SOUTHERN CHINA
FIGHTS ROYALTY

by United Press Leased Wire
LONDON, July 6. - Tho
Southern China provinces
have established a provisional
government at Nanklng, &C.
eordlng to a Reuter- dispatch
today. The news indicated re.
slstanec by the southern tier Of
Chinese states 70 the attempt
at restoration OF the monarchy
at Picking.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
BY WIN. G. SHEPHERD

United Press start Correspondent
PETROGRAD, July 6.--Rus
sian women who took the stern
oath 20 do or die when they
Joined the Legion OF Death"
had hard time making up
their minds 70 cut their hair
short, man mashlon.
And Petrograd agreed today that
Il was this cropped head idea that
made tho women fighters emhar.
rassed as they paraded yesterday
The legion OF death" In com.
ably, that an active fighting force
OF women. trained and ready for
tho front. was formally received in
the ranks OF nations warriors.
The public agreed the feminine
fighters were more embarrassed by
the loss OF their hair than by the
trousers they wore.
Dress Like Men
The Legion OF death" Is com.
posed OF 400 university students
and society girls. They wear a
Uniform exactly like the male Rus.
sian soldiers. They paraded yes.
terday thru the Nevskl Prospekt,
en- route 10 receive n blessing nj
the Church OF st. Isaacs. They
were armed with rifles and carried
! egimental standards.
A dozen bands heralded their
progress and 5000 Cossacks form.
ed an escort OF honor.
Looked Like Boys
Some OF the girl warriors were
smilingly defiant OF the trousers
and bobbed hair: others were plain
ly striving earnestly to overcome
the embarrassment
Tho whole legion resembled n
toys' parade In tn size and ap.
pearance of It's personnel--but they
stepped forward with n ginger and
snap OF trained mature troops.
Ready to Die
When the legion was first organ.
lied and n pledge adopted to die
lighting, IL necessary. II was voted
to adopt the male style of hair cut.
a few OF the soldiers demurred
But they hastily submitted to the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
BRIDE TAKES POISON

I've something TO drink" an
nounced Mrs. c. A. Whitner. 20. 1915
Fourth ave. TO her husband and
three visitors. Thursday evening.
1T is poison"
The husband snatched too late AZ
the glass. Physicians at the CITY
hospital Friday say her life is In
the balance. The motive is a mys-
terry. She was bride OF four
months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06

harber's scissors when the others
derisively dubbed them "bousche.
y.ks." the Russian equivalent for
'pacifist."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06

Money makes the war 60. HAYNES
makes the watches 20. Next Lib
erty theatre
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06
DEATH LEGION
|. OF RUSS GIRLS
READY TO Die
WAR SITUATION TODAY

WEST TRONr-That the Germans
have brought up reserve. IN block tho
British advance IL evidenced by attempts
to raid british lines near Builrcourt.
The offensive against the French con-
tinues. but usssed attacks have ceased.
ITALIAN FHO>T--ftsiy Is re.uming
the offensive. and enemy outposts have
been captured near selo.
MACIDONfAN FRONT Tcutonic
forces have attacked the British and
gained foothoid.
No report. have been received to indi-
cate today's progress Of the Russian Of
fensite. Tho late news stated that q
Teutonio counter attack wa. expected.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-06

els" galore, and Salvation" for a
few. There isn't any Heaven"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-22
Will HOLD
Big MEETING
Red Cross Society Is Planning
Mammoth Meeting at Methodist
Church Sunday Night

Arrangements are under way for
o popular meeting in Mt. Sterling
next Sunday evening in the interest
Of the American Red Cross Society.
The several congregations of the
city will unite in a service to be held
in the Methodist church at 7:30
O'Clock. A strong local chapter of
the organization has been formed,
and many Of our citizens are men,
bers of it. The pastors are deeply
interested, and the service Sunday
night should be largely attended.
Let everybody plan to be present.
There will be good music and num-
Der Of short, spirited addresses.
Remember the place and hour
Methodist church, 7:3O o'clock.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-22
RENDERED GOOD POSITION

Prof. w. C. Jetton, who has been
Principal of the High School here
for the past four years, has been
rendered the position as Superin-
tendent Of the Henderson City
Schools. 1t is not known whether
Prof. Jetton will accept the position
or not as he has another PROPOSE
ton under consideration. During
his stay in this city he has made a
host of friends, being competent
educator and a high class gentle
man in every way and it is with
sincere regret we learn of his deter
mination to leave us but wherever
he goes he will be followed by the
best wishes of eyeryone,in this city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-22
JUNE S REGISTRATION DAY
FOR SELECTIVE DRAFT

President Wilson Friday signed
the Selective Draft War Army Bill
and issued statement that under
advice of military experts on both
sides Of the water, the President
could not employ volunteers, nor
avail himself of the "fine vigor and
enthusiasm" of former President
Roosevelt for the expedition.
The army law provides for an
ultimate force of approximately
100000 men to back up the first
troops to go to the front. When
the bill had been signed the Presi-
dent affixed his name to q procla-
nation calling upon all men in the
country between the ages of u
and 80, inclusive, to register them
selves for military service on June
5 next. The proclamation sets in
motion Immediately machinery that
will enroll and sift 100000 men
and pave the way for the selection
of the first 100000 young, efficient
soldiers without Gripping the in
dustreis or commerce of the natter
or bringing hardship on those al
home.
Even before the bill was signed
the War Department announced
that the full strength of the Ma
tional Guard would be drafted in
the United States army beginning
July Is and concluding August 5
Orders to bring the regiments tC
full war strength Immediately &C,
companied the notification sent tC
all Governors. A minimum of $780,.
900 fighting men will be brought tt
the colors under those orders, sup.
plementing the $4,000 regulars who
will be under arms by June Is. Il
is from these forces that the frs
armies to join Gen. Pershing at thu
front will be drawn, to be followed
within a few months by recurring
waves from the selective draft
armies, the first $4,000 of whom will
be modified September l.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-22
CLOSING EXERCISES
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

The Baccalaureate sermon was
preached Sunday night at the Bap-
fist church by Rev. NJ. V. p. Yea
man, of the Presbyterian church,
and this commodious building was
crowded. The sermon was q very
able one. The Glass Day exercises
were held this morning at the school
building and large crowd of those
interested in education was present.
The Commencement exercises will
be held tonight at the Christian
church, the principal address being
delivered by Rev. Clyde Darsie.
These exercises will mark the close
Of the present school year for this
institution.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-22
ENTERTAINMENT TO BE GIVEN

The Invincible Concert Co., COM
posed of colored people, will give
an entertainment at the Court
House Thursday evening, May Both,
beginning at S:15. The proceeds
will be for the benefit of Keas Tab
ernacle c. M. E. church. The press
wherever this company has appear
ed has always spoken very compli-
mentary. 1t is hoped that the white
people will assist in making this en-
tertainment success as it is given
for a worthy cause. Rev. W. G.
Jones, pastor of the church, will
greatly appreciate the encourage
ment of the white people.