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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-20
Everything for Baby

The suggestions below should solve many of your problems at least so far as concerns your little friends A Knit Sweater Suit
 :. $3.75 to $5 Crib Blankets and Quilts,
 ............ $1 to $3.50 White Silks Hose. .75c Little Knit Toques,
 75c to $1.50 Rompers of Gingham,
 -. 75c to $1 Sweaters in Colors,
 ........... $1.75 to $3.50 Rattles, all kinds, 25c to $1 Rubber Balls, big ones,
 75c to $1
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-20

Nor Must We Forget Him
 It makes no difference whether "him" refers to your big brother or sweet heart; there are plenty of gifts that are appropriate, for instance
 A Nice Silk Muffler,
 .......... $2.50 to $4.50 Pair Kid Gloves, $2 to $3 Box Silk Hose, 35c to 75c pr. Silk Shirt in stripes. .$350 A Travelling Bag $8.50 to $20 Set of Military Brushes,
 ........... $2.50 to $4.50 Silk Neckwear, all new,
 ............ 75c to $2.00 A Travelling Set $1.50 to $5
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-17
CIVILIZATION
SPECTACLE WILL
BEGIN TONIGHT

The Hawaiian Opera House gaily
decorated with Carnival and national
colors, crowded with representative
Honolulu audience, will present a
gala appearance tonight at the open
ing of Ince's marvellous peace offering
of the moving picture are, '.Civiliza-
tion.'
Advance sales have been large and
many tourists are taking advantage of
the opportunity of seeing this great
spectacle, which has as yet not been
shown in many cities of the main
land
Henry Bredhofr has engaged an ex-
4eellent orchestra of IL pieces to render
music specially written to suit the
motif, characters and action of the
picture. This will certainly appeal to
the public generally, to music lovers
in particular, and will greatly enhance
the many attractive features of the
photo-play 1t is the idea of the man
agement to make this an event which
will long be remembered by the peo-
pie of Honolulu and it is the aim to
give exhibitions Just as enjoyable and
interesting as in the states
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-17
TAKING OF Sand
RAISESPR0TESTS

Another protest against the way
sand is being taken out of Kapiolani
Park By various contractors and waste
returned instead of soil has been
registered by Arthur F. Wall, member
of the city planning commission. Wall
is greatly incensed over it and de-
clares that the authorities should inn
mediately take steps to see that the
provisions of the agreement which al
lows sand to be taken away if an
equal amount of soil is put back in its
place are adhered to-.
81 have been watching the holes
where the sand is being carted away
for some time and the soil is certainly
not coming back as fast as the sand
goes out" he said THE lower
end of Kapiolani Park lopks like
a dump pile and is disgrace to the
city. ] am sure the park superintend-
ent is anxious to clean up Sha: end
of the park and is probably only wait
ing for the holes to be filled in with
soil" he added
This matter was brought TO the at
tention of the board of supervisors
several weeks ago by Judge F. NJ.
Hatch That time Hatch launched a
vigorously protest against the same
practise which Wall is now objecting
to- Ben Hollinger, chairman of the
park committee, said then that the
waste rock which was being dumped
in was for base for the soil Ac-
cordiRg to Wall, however, waste and
rubbish still compose the greater
part of the material returned and it
would seem that even now no attempt
vas being made to fix up that end o.
the park. t.. r."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-17
FRENCH CONCERT
CROWDS IHEATER

When a thousand people, Ameri-
cans, French and British, stand as one
while the "Marseillaise" is being
played it is an impressive sight, Last
night in the Bijou theater this incident
closed a program filled with the love
of France and enjoyed by an audience
so large that it is doubtful whether
dozen more persons could have been
seated The colors of France, Britain
and the United States were mingled on
the stage, were worn by 'ushers, girl
program sellers and by the perform
ers. .-.. p -. - -
Given under the patronage of the
British Club, in aid of the French Red
Cross, the program went with a
smoothness and celebrity heartily ap-
preciated by the audience. There
were no exasperating delays and the
program was not long drawn out.
Stage Manager Will Prestidge put the
numbers through on schedule. The
use of the Bijou was donated by Presi-
dent Joel G.. Cohen of the Consolidated
Amusement Company -. .....s. F.. ~
Neil Slattery opened the concert
with timely songs. Lampini, The Man
Who Crows" amused everyone by add
ing about inches to his height without
any difficulty. Prof. Pierre Baron and
his athletes gave an exhibition of
gymnasium feats of Orpheum caliber.
Miss Olive Day read pleasingly
selection from Dickens David Cop
perfield." Jamie Kelly, The Subway
Foreman" was as entertaining
"Mick" as the Bijou stage has seen in
years. Piano solos of his own com.
position were Delightfully."- played by
Carlos Caceres. Miss Aloie Prestidge
did some clever clog dancing; Walter
Weems, the blaek-faced humorist,
brought down the house By his pat
ter" about woman's resemblance to an
umbrella, and Miss Gertrude Hogan
was heard in artistically sung selected
songs Peggy" CeEter was unable
to appear because of throat trouble.
Following intermission, Baron's ath-
letes performed again, the Cashier
Quartet warbled in close harmony,
Merlin did myStffying stunts with a
Pack OF cards, BeTnice Holmes sang
swetly, the Corelli Trio played excel
lently a patriotic fantasia, The
Allies" Johnnie Ness, R. D. Marshall.
c. E. Ganzert, Neil Slattery, Theodore
Decker and W. H. Hutton were one
long scream in The Wireless .Tele-
phone" and Prof. J. S. Wanrell was
the last artist, singing the Toreador
song from Carmen" and the French
national anthem.
On the executive committee were
Pierre Baron, chairman: Reynolds
Denniston. manager; Dr. Augustus
Marques. French consul; E. L. S. Cor
don, British consul, and Fred Harri-
son, president of the British Club,
honorary chairman.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-17

which confronts the country. The
wonder Of the picture is that it is a
plea against war, not for war, urging
as its peaceful battle cry a prepared
ness for war in times of peace, a pre-.
paredness that will place the country
in q position where its very strength
would make war impossible.
Among the spectacular scenes prom
ised in THE Battle Cry of Peace" are
the great city of New York in ruins,
the national capitol demolished by a
foreign foe; there is shown puny
fleet--it belongs to the United States
in unequal combat with world power
navy, the sinking of two OF these bat
tleships is most gorgeous spectacle
from the standpoint of the newer art
The landing OF the foreign foe upon
American soil. the use of a deadly
swivel gun.to take the lives of Ameri-
cans backed against a. wall are among
the scenes which make the blood boil.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-17
'BATILECRY Of PEACE is GENUINE
APPEAL IN GAUsE Of PREPAREDNESS

"The Battle Cry OF Peace" Com.
]. Stuart Blacktonts greatest gift To
the photodramatic world and one OF
the most powerful films ever pro-
duced, is intended to portray the great
Feed of preparedness for peace,
Spelled Power, and from indica-
ton he struck the keynote of the
situation. II comes to the Bijou thea
ter Thursday next. Some idea of the
magnitude of the procnciion may be
cleaned from the fact that $4,000
members OF the National Guard, 500
members of the G. A. R.. 5000 horses
and 5000 supernumeraries were skill
fully directed in the making Of the
film.
The story is based upon the book.
"Defenseless America" by Hudson
Maxim, the inventive genius, who,
with Thomas A. Edison and others.
has promised his every support to the
nation in the admittedly great crisis
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-17

according to the leading critics of the
mainland. There appears to be an
endless number of scenes and Incl
dents, all tending to call upon the pa
triotism of every American and to
bring them to a realization that pre-
paredness really is The Battle Cry OF
Peace"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-17
DAILY REMINDERS

Make some Of today's want ais
serve YoU-by answering q lew of
them.
Wanted-Two more passengers to
make up motor party around island,
$500 each. Lewis Garage, phone 2141.
ADV. =
For Distilled Water, Hires Rect
Beer and al other Popular Drinks
try the Con. Soda Wster Works Co
ADV
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-17

Norris W. Brown of New York filed
quit in the supreme court against the
Actors Fund of America for $4,000
damages for alleged breach of con-
tract. .... ..s..s..Hz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
Mrs. Hannah c. Hecht Dead

Word was received here yesterday that
Mrs. Hannah G.. Hecht, mother Of State
city died last Saturday at her summer
home $50 Second street.. Ocean city. n.
Her Philadelphia home 70 at 360s North
Seventeenth street. W. $50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
MASS-MEETINGS
TOEND CAMPAIGN
Gatherings in All Large,
Wards Tonight Will
Precede Primary
COUNCILS FIGHT CENTEp

The desultory war primary" o..., n
for the election OF row off1cers JspeHn
the Courts OF Common Pleas. nsn,hs VI
Councils and Magistrates will com. Of
close tonight with mass -meetinss In w :" :
the larger wards In the city. where IN. ~. ot
factions of the Republican orrani,,,o Mo
are fighting for control
With the Republican Orpa,,,.,,
crs united behind slate for the row ..,a0 ,rso-
TO be nlled, for the reelection of th. Vulces
ent eight Judges and behind four os, pIes-
dates FOR Magistrate, the princInsi ,a" .ai-
est In the campaign centors arnnn "'er-
Nights for ward control and for tbs .,.e ,he
OF councilmen. e'ecton
Iho independents have placed cara,s.
Tor Councils IN the field I'm msn,. ulustes es
especially In the Forty-slxth and r,,.. ras
second the two largest wards In IN. h.en.y'
~ otner wards particularly the Tw,s,!'
g,sntn. mayor smiths home ward. and ~.
Twenty-ninth. the ward ed,oin,n. "no ths
Penrose forces have launched a h1s, ~ the
against the Mayors personal seIoc,Is hsht
office. "e'ec'ions for
ono OF the. most importan, n
srueuuIed Tor tonight will he h.ld ir s ~
MAYORS ward. a call has been sen, ~ n,i i'ns ~
every Noter IN The ward TO gather 81 ~, e, "
u napier nan, Susquehanna avsnn.
nelow Broad street. The Mayor Venue
challenged TO he present and o,. oeen
puter attacks that have been mads .ne
him In the ward "''ue upoA
Tho regular Republican ward or,,.,
IONS IONS IN all or the wards will meet 70 n.s
iect their arrangements for brIns,ns per.
the vote tomorrow. sms out
me democrats, who as yet have M, a.
cided upon any slate for marist,.."' no' de.
meet meet at the headquarters of tho Den,e,uv.1 wih
,lty committee, Tenth and Wslnn, s.c AUG
tHlS afternoon. and decide wheth.r s' .'ets'
oehind complete ticket They w,I, .,n, unne
'heIr maj arrangements for the election ~
Tho Democrats are planning in ,nda,..
many OF the counclmanic candId.,.. 'u,
rave the support OF the antl-vare.s Smith
iorces IN the Organization, and th. r,,.,
dates OF the independents in manv ,..nSI .,.SI'
The Organization candidates for tho ro,
offices met with the four slated C,re.r,.'w NV
ton candidates for magistrate at Esnnh
ncsn wy ,ommittee headquarters las.
night 'and decided to live or do s'
gether." ' 10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18

IA we'll as your personal and political
friends.
The fact is that you have never had
tho courage or the slightest intention OF
seeking vlndoation I'm court or Justce
because you have had every opportunity
and lodged the Issue.
WAITED FOR TWO YEARS
Sterr then declared that the Mayor, In
stead Of giving the two factions OF the Or
ganization a 5000" deal when he became
Mayor, threw down Senator Penrose ana
McNichol, the men who made 1T possible
for him 20 be elected Mayor"
II waited two years TO open fire and give
the people OF the Twenty-eighth Ward some
idea OF your treachery and ungratefulness,
concludes the challenge.
Spirited attacks denouncing Ghe stand
taken by Mayor Smith in connection with
the transit leases were made at crowded
meeting of the Twenty-eighth Ward Repub-
llcan Club, 2l14 West York street. Cheers
arose from the voters of the Mayors homo
ward as each successive speaker In n
yitriolic manner denounced the Mayor and
the administration.
BETRAYED HIS FRIEND
Speakers at the meeting were Joseph II.
Richman and Thomas Atkinson, candidates
for Common Council from the ward Albert
Cogslns, n former Assistant city Solicitor
and chairman OF tho meeting. and DIR. a.
II. r. Leuf. In his address Rchman said !:
Mayor Smith has grossly betrayed his
friends and supporters OF this his own
ward by turning against them and taking
the side OF TIE politicians whose tool he
has been. / want all OF you TO attend tho
primaries on Wednesday TO see that tho
police use no strong-arm methods. There
may be some clubbing, anf ! warn you
against attempts at intimt alton: but "
YOU will be on guard and do your duty
nothing can prevent the defeat OF the
henchmen of the man who has betrayed
your interests IN his own home ward. |
want also To send congra tulattons and
encouragement to the faithful honest
workers in the Firth ward.
Hon. Thomas r. Smith. What does the
r. stand for. boys?" demanded the speaker.
The Republican Club Of the Twenty
eighth Ward has published carefully pre-
pared sample ballots and the names OF
these candidates are aS follows: For Sc
lect Council. Lewis j. Meyer: for Common
Council. Joseph A. Richman. Thomas j..
Atkinson Aaron Wilhelm for Magistrate.
George Kaufman; for constable. James r.
Welsh and Gustav Kopp. Stlcliers Will
be provided for the voters 10 use I'm voting
for Wilhelm. as It Is alleged his name was
left of the official ballot by trlckery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
CHALLENGE MAYOR
IN HIS OWN WARD
Twenty-eighth Wants Him
to Debate Issues With
George Sterr, Jr.
HIS OPPORTUNITY TONIGHT

The fight to overthrow Mayor Smith IN
ms home ward, the Twenty-eighth, will be
taken directly 90 the voters of the ward to-
night, when an open meeting will be held
SO that tho Mayor can personally appear on
the platform and answer the attacks that
nave been made on him.
The Twenty-eIghth Ward Republican
Committee. which is leading the battle
against the Mayor in the ward has sent a
challenge TO Smith TO appear on the plat
form at the meeting and debate the issues
OF the ward fight with George Sterr, Jr..
who has marshalcd a strong element I'm
the ward against the Mayor
The meeting will be held In Students
Chapter Hall. Susouehanna avenue below
Broad street The letters challenging the
Mayor to debate the issues were sent by
special delivery yesterday to hie home in
Glenside. to Atlantic City and to city Hall.
Should the Mayor fail to appear. Sterr
has promised the voters OF the ward that
he will take the platform and tell some hot
stuff" dealing with Smith and the present
administration.
CHALLENGE TO MAYOR
The challenge in part follows;
For some days the newspapers Of Phil
adelphia and the mail have notified you
of the intention OF the Twenty eighth
Ward Republican club located at 2ila
West York street. to have you meet on
the platform a representative OF their
club and debate the issues of the cam
pagn which are TO he voted for in the
Twenty.eighth Ward on Wednesday. Sep
tember ~. 1917. and particularly to
answer certain allegations which have
been made in a circular letter under date
Of September 3. 1917. which you have
repudiated IN public interviews given at
Atlantic city and at your office in city
Hall, in which YOU made a positive state
ment that said allegations were a tissue
OF falschoods from beginning to end
and in order to convince the public we
have arranged a debate which is in effect
challenge, TO you to attend.
George Sterr. Jr.. who signed the letter
then referred to his personal controversy
with Smith. lie said:
YOU particularly stated i'm the inter
views above referred to that you had
caused the arrest OF q man who you init
mated was back OF the movement to
fight you in the Twenty eighth ward:
that for several years you had been try
ing TO get said individual to trial. This
statement is SO absurd and ridiculous
that it insults the intelligence of the
people OF the Twenty eighth Ward and
Of Philadelphia generally. that man OF
your potential influence did not have the
power to right grievous wrong as YOU
seem TO intimate in your various state
ments to the newspaper representatives
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
DRAFTED MEN
LEAVE TOMORROW
First Contingent Of New
National Army Prepar-
ing to Go
INITIAL QUOTA is READY
Philadelphia's 45 Per Cent Will
All Depart for Camp Meade
by Sunday Night
PhilddeI Iphia's First
Drafted Men Are Ready

DHILADELPHIA'S first contin-
= gent of 362 men fer new Ma
tional Army scheduled to leave for
Camp Meade, Md, tomorrow.
Men from three West Philadcl-
phia districts the first to go.
By Sunday all but three local
boards will have sent 45 per cent of
their quotas to the Maryland camp.
Pink slips summoning the men
to the colors sent out by local
boards late yesterday.
District Appeal Boards announced
that the work of certifying men for
the 40 per cent of quotas to be fin
ished today.
Farewell ceremonies being ar
ranged in several sections of the
city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
ATTACK WILL REFLECT
Me- SAYS RICHARDS
Prospect Park Justice Expresses
Gratitude for Charges Made
by Auto Club President

Gratitude was expressed today by e. Scott
Richards. Justice of the Peace of Prospect
Park and candidate for reelection. for the
attack made upon him by John H. Weeks,
president Of the Automobile club Of Della
ware County. In a circular sent out yester-
day, Weeks said that Judge" Richards had
once been convicted OF obtaining money
under false pretenses and served time in
jail for the offense. lie also asserted that
steps would be taken TO unseat Rickards
should he he reelected
In commenting Oh the charges the Judge"
said he was very grateful to Weeks. "If
there were any doubt as TO my reelection" I"
he added, "t is now removed entirely Since
publication of the charges I have received
assurances from scores of persons that |
would have their support Some, of these
came from citizens that l scarcely know.
This means that / will he reelected by a
larger majority than before.
ut is generally known by the old resi-
dents of the county that the case referred
TO by Weeks was thrown out OF the Media
court for the reason that it had nothing to
stand on. The fact that this fimsy tale is
being revived now shows how desperate the
other side must be.
"rhe circular issued by Weeks reads very
nicely and sounds well to those who are not
acquainted with the facts There is every
INDICATION that II VIII prove the Dest big
gest kind of boomerang. Mr.. Weeks has
saved me lot Of energy in the way of
campaigning"
Asked II he would take any action against
Weeks on account of the charges, the
Judge" said the matter would be taken
up tonight at a meeting of his supporters.
Detective George w. Armstrong Of Balti-
more, who according TO Weeks, arrested
Richards for the alleged offense, said that
about twelve years ago he arrested a G..
Scott Richards in Baltimore and later, when
called to Lansdowne. Pa. identified man
pointed out there the one he had ar
rested
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
HALL ENGLES LEFT S246,S67
Accountant Reports Balance of S212, ,53S
for Disbursement to Heirs

An account OF the estate OF Hall Ensles.
who died IN August, 1916 filed with Regis
ter Sheehan today. shows that the testator
left effects valued at s246,S67.i5. The ac-
countant claims credit for disbursements
amounting TO s34.339.25 including the pay
ment OF n legacy Of $4,000 to the Poly
clinic Hospital. leaving r balance OF s212,-
$500 awaiting distribution among the
heirs.
An estate valued at s. 900 Is disposed Of
In private bequests by the will OF Clara A.
Strittmather. 300 North Sixth street which
was probatcd today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
CAMDEN'S TAX
RATE SWOLLEN
Huge Increase Announced
by County Board in Eff
feet October |
ATTRIBUTED TO NEW LAWS

Abnormal increase in the taN rate for
Camden and vicinity is shown in the am
nouncement today 10y the County Board Of
Taxation Of the rate which will 60 Into ct-
feet October |.
The school tax in many districts is cspe-
caliy greatly increased. According to
William Schmidt. president of the board,
this ia due t" II general advance In the
states educational system.
The fixed taxes are
County budget, thirty-cight cents: state
school taX, twenty-thrce cents; new state
highway tax, ten tents.
Following IL the local tax rate, showing
also the total tax of 1917 as compared with
1916:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18

The increase in tax ratio is due accord
ing to schmidt, 4" municipal financial laws
passed at the last session Of tho Leglsla.
ture, making II mandatory for districts to
comply with the laws. especially relating
TO the standards fixing sinking fund require.
ments and floating Indebtedness the pur-
pose of the laws being to force each mu-
uiClpaliiy to provide systematic business ad-
minislration of it's finances
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18
Enlistments in Quartermaster Corn,

The following enlistments in the ouarts,,
master Reserve Corps were announced 10.
day:
Carl W. seayers, 90 900 s. 50th st.
John p. Blrnbrauer, 81. oak Lane
Walter n McCurdy; 25. Washington. D. c.
II. !. Wylie. rs. 1909. Green st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-18

LANCASTER. Pa. Sept 1s,-The twelfth
death from infantile paralysis during the
present outbreak In Lancaster County has
occurred In Christian Warfels family. Con-
estoga Center. The victim is Mildred. his
seven-year-old daughter. There have beea
ffty cases Of the disease.