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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
HENRY EXCITED

Then turning upon Lawson, Henry shouted;
 'Mr. Lawson, I could say more. I could take another course, but I have made'my statement and submit it to the House and the country
 Lawson started to reply, but was checked by Henry, who asserted that he did not wish to enter into any colloquy with him. The chairman then placed him self before the committee and urged them to question him ''searchingly."
 Make it as scathing as possible" he added. Let me assure you that nothing you may ask can embarras me Proceed with the investigation, gentlemen"
 Did I understand you to say.'' asked Representative Garrett, that you never mentioned any of these names to MT. Lawson?"
 T did not, Henry replied nor did he. I should add here that when Law son was on the stand. two or three times have said to him the brides are off in so far as our conference was con- cerned, and he stated nothing to the com mittee"
 Asked by Representative Pou if he had any actual knowledge of anyone being connected with the so-called "leak' Hem ry replied that he never had such knowl- edge.
 NEWS AT WHITE HOUSE
 'sThe first time" he said s'T evar haa "a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
NEWS AT WHITE HOTJSE

sThe first time.' he said, T ever heard of the name of a public official in con- nection with this matter was at the White House on January 3, I think, when Sec retary Tumulty told me he had heard1 his name was being mentioned in ru- 1 mors circulating in Washington
 You are just winding up a 20 years l service in Congress, are you not?" asked l Representative Pou.
 Yes.. replied Henry. "and ! wiah ka
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
INTERIOR GOLD OUTPUT WILL BE LARGE SAYS
 MERCHANT OF FAIRBANKS

''The Fairbanks district, includ- ing the Hot Springs section, will produce $3,500,000 gold this year" said Theodore Johnson, member of the Fairbanks mercantile com pany of E. R. Peoples and Com pany, who was in Juneau yester- day. Tn addition to that. the Tol- ovana country should produce, judging from latest reports, from $1.00O,0o0 to $1,5o0, 0,00O."
 MT. Johnson says there are 27 outfits at work in the Tolovana, and that all are reported to be do- ing very well. Most of them are on Livingood creek. though a part of them are on tributaries of that creek.
 Mir. Johnson, who was a south bound passenger on the Admiral Evans, was a pioneer resident of Juneau and Skagway. He, was as sociated with the Juneau Hardware Store of A. A. Anderson at the time of the Klondike rush, and had personal charge of the branch store that was established at Skag- way by MT. Anderson in the fall of 1897. Later he became asso- ciated with E. R. Peoples at skag- way, and he has been q member of the firm of k. R. Peoples and Company ~>at Fairbanks since the establishment of the Panama me- fropolis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
VARSITY DANCE TO
 BE GIVEN TONIGHT
 DEFIES THE 100000

All arrangements are complete for the informal dance which the Gas tineau Channel U. of W. Club will hold in the Moose hall this evening. All spirits of Hoodooism have been completely dispelled by the commit tee which has charge of the affair and it promises to be one which will be long remembered.
 The following persons have kindly consented to act as patrons and pat ronesses of the evening: Governor and Mrs Strong, Judge and Mrs. R. w. Jennings, Mir. and Mrs. C. D Murane. MT. and Mrs. F.. J. White. Professor and Mrs. Henderson.
 Dancing will commence shortly af- ter 9 o'clock. Light refreshments will be served throughout the even ing. Attendance of every former Washingtonian is expected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
MOVIE THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
GENERAL FILMOoM NEWS

There is thrilling little detec- tive play at the Orpheum which one should not overlook. It starts right in quick, this plot and starts with a scheming cashier in a bank robbing that institution and placing the blame on a young paying tell CT. For four exciting acts, after the first one which is not slow, are used in clearing up the mystery. The daughter of the banker is the stand-pat kid and she believes all the time that the man accused is innocent and there is one little celebration, with only two as the participants, when the innocence is established. Betty Howe, neat little miss, plays the girl, and James Morrison is the one accused. With the Ford Weekly the bill is on again tonight only.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
LIKES HIS CIRCUIT
 AND SAYS so
President of the National League Says Eight Clubs Have Chance
 To Win Rag.
By JOHN K. TENER.

President of the National League.
 Eight clubs have a chance to win the National League pennant this season. l look for one of the closest races in the history of our organization. Every club has been strengthened and every one is fit to start right off at mid-season clip.
 In New York the Giants rule a strong favorite. There is no doubt about McGraw having great team. He is strong in every department, but l do not believe this outfit will make a runaway race if they win Brooklyn, the champions. must be considered. They have had the experience of going through one season to victory, and experience is a whole lot in baseball Surely Robinson has as strong an aggrc- gation this season as he did last.
 Boston was right up in the fight last year. So was Philadelphia. Both of these clubs have been strengthened. Mathewson is sure to SiNt WOItUy lGduI, while Pittsburgh has many prom ising youngsters who will be heard from.
 Fred Mitchell should prove a corking manager and 1 look for him to have the Cubs right in the midst of the struggle from April to October Miller Huggins with new packers will be able to pro- duce winning team in St. Louis. He showed many promising young sters last fall
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
"S TIN G AR . E"
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tive God" "The Patriot The Man.
 NIL. .B-Are Mary Pickford and Anita Stewart called juvenile leads, or is there another term for them?
 There are several terms for this class of actresses Both of these are leading women," as there are no other leads in their pictures. Some actresses play ''lcads," some juvenile leads,' and some are leading women."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
MRS. STRONG WILL BE
 SPEAKER TONIGHT AT THE
 JUNIOR LEAGUE MEETING

At 8 o'clock this evening. Mrs. J. F. A. Strong will entertain the mem ters and friends of the First Junio.. League in Alaska with an illustrated lecture on the Holy Land. Mrs Strong will speak from her exper fence of trip through Palestine Several musical numbers followed by refreshments will also be included in the program for the evening. The entertainment will be held in tue League room of the Methodist church.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
ANSW E RS TO QUESTIONS.

QOES HONS.
 B. S.-How old is Bessie Love?
 Bessie Love was born in Los An geles eighteen years ago.
 Is Lillian Gish's father living?
 No.
 M.L.L-Advise me how to get q talented young girl into the pie lures. Does one have to have a 'pull?".
 It is almost impossible to get a position with a good motion picture company unless the applicant for the position has had previous ex- perience. A pull may help, but usually it is of no avail.
 What is Hobart Bosworth's ad- dress?
 He can be reached by addressing him in care of the Lasky Studios. Los Angeles, Cal.
 "Monnie Marguerite ''-Marguer- ite Clark gives her birthday as February 22, so we will have to take her word for it.
 De Wolf Hopper is happily mar ried, but not to Miss Clark
 Do you think William Hart would make a good husband?
 l certainly do. Has Mary Pickford any children ? No.
 Will you print list of some of the plays Hart has appeared in?
 'The Bargain, "The Gardening Trail," Keno Bates, Liar" "On the Might Stage" "The Disciple.'' "The Primal Lure." "Helrs Hinges ! Between Men," "The Aryan.' Apostle of Vengeance. The Cap
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Joe Wood Is Reinstated {; No Penalty

The National Baseball Commis- sion has granted the request of Pitcher Joe Wood of the Cleveland American League Club. and restored him to good standing without the infiction of penalty. Wood was carried on the 1915 ineligible list of the Boston Americans because of his failure to report last spring and has been released by that club 10 the Cleveland club, with which he has contracted and is now playing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
NANCE O'NEiL AT COLISEUM.

There is a mighty good bill at the Coliseum with Nance O'Neil playing '"The Iron Woman,' peer less production. Miss O'Neil is an actress and her part in this pro- duction requires graphic interpre- tation, which she does give. This bill is on for the remainder of this week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
ARE NOW MARRIED

Bert Bertholl and Miss Mabel Con- stance were quietly married last night by Rev. Guy D. Christian. Fol lowing the ceremony wedding sup per was served to the bridal couple and about a dozen os their friends at the Gastineau Hotel. The witnesses to the ceremony were E. J. Guggah and A. Hughss. Mrs. Philip Burte and Mrs. Hnfhes-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
COMPANY WANTS BUGLE

Company A., First Alaska Military Corps is badly in need of bugle and general call for one has been issued. Anyone having bugle which can be loaned to the company will confer a great favor by communicat- ing with any of the company off cers
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
FAIR BANKS AT THE pAl ACE TONIGHT.

Douglas Fairbanks, the man who makes them laugh, will be the star tonight at the Palace in Double Trouble, a Triangle feature Margery Wilson is also featured in this comedy drama. The Keystone comedy will be the "Janitor's Wife's Tempta tion, with Fred Mace play ing the part of the janitor. The entire bill is for laughing purposes only.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
DAUGHTER IS BORN

A daughter was born last night at the General Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Albin Johnson Dr. H. c. De- Vighne was in attendance and re- ports that the baby weighed nine pounds. Both mother and daughter are doing we'll
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Miss Dorfener Beats Record in 22Q Swim.

Olga Dorfener of Philadelphia the other night won the 22o-yya<d swimming contest of the Middle Atlantic Division of the Amateur Athletic Union, beating her own American record. Her time was , minutes 4 4-5 seconds, thus clip ping two-fifths of a second from her former record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
AT ORPHEUM IN DOUGLAS

Kathlyn Williams and Tyronne Power gave most satisfactory and interesting production at the Douglas Orpheum last night it be- ing Thou Shalt Not Covet." The play is strange in parts, also risque. but is pleasing and well acted in all respects. This play will be given tonight the serial "Stingaree" com ing for tomorrow night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
National League
New Quarters of S. A. c Will Be Elaborate.

! The Seattle Athletic Club will move into it's new home in the quarters of the old Arctic Club at Third Avenue and Jefferson Street by May l. according to announce mept made by Fred J. Carver, pres ident.
 The club membership voted to
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

move into this location last week and authorized the board of trus- tees to appoint from among the life and active membership and execu- tive committee to arrange the de- tails of taking over the building.
 Whether the club will buy the building, which is owned by the Arctic Construction Co.,, through a bond issue or rent it and stand the expense of remodeling, has not been decided, this feature being left to the discretion of the executive com- mittee with full power to act.
 According to plans presented by the architects, the only changes ne cessary to make the Arctic Club quarters into the finest and largest athletic club in the Northwest will be to excavate the present base nasium and locker rooms there, and construct handball courts on the roof This would involve an outlay of about $90,0O0.
 Some of our submarine" box CTS would not be much of an asset to us in time Of war.
 Baseball pitchers will study hyp- notism, which will enable them to throw the umpires into trance Sc they will call every ball strike
 Czar Nick should have taken q few lessons from Ban Johnson. At that. Nick proved he was an am ateuf in the royalty league.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Kahler Regains Health; May Be Able To Pitch.

Pitcher George Kahler is going to try a comeback with the Colum- bus Association team. Because of poor work he drew his release from Portland, but his health has im- proved and he believes he is good enough for Class A company again. Joe Tinker will give him a chance to prove it at the training camp.
 Prize fighters may have to learn to dodge bullets instead of fists.
 At the rate McGraw is paid. we figure that he will get something
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
DANCE and BASKET SOCIAL

will be given by the s. F. s. F. Association. Saturday. April 14th, at the Moose Hall. Music by the Juneau Ind. Band. Adm. soc. La dies with baskets. free. 1t
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Yale Defeats Penn.

The first eight-oar race between Yale and Pennsylvania crews was won last Saturday by the Eli oars men. The contest was over course l and 5-l6 miles in length. Time, 6:52.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
MARY PICkFORD

AT DREAM
 Mary Pickford drew another good house last night at the Dream in Poor Little Peppina." This pro- duction is one of Miss Pickford's best and is on tonight, matinee and evening tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
National League

National League At Boston-New York 6, Boston. 4. At Cincinnati--St. Louis, 0; Gin cinnati. 1. At Chicago-Pittsburgh 0; Chicago, ?.
 At Brooklyn Philadelphia, rain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Big League Games SCORES THURSDAY. APRIL 12th
American League

American Lea1ue At New York = Boston, 6; New York, 1.
 At Detroit-Cleveland 3; Detroit. l. At Philadelphia Washington. 6; Philadelphia, 2. At St. Chicago, rain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

THE EMPIRE-All the News All the Time. When It fs News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

Why send the army and navy after the kaiser when there are scores of prize fighters in this country who would fight anyone, any time. any place?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

We will not tell you the story of Double Trouble,' for why spoil the good time?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

like fifty cents a word for berating the umpires. Why be journalist?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

Spend a pleasant 2 hours in Juneau's Fireproof show house-Its comfort.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

Some of our Submarine" box CTS would not be much of an asset to us in time Of war.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-30

youth have been taught that the
Government owes everything to
them, with no emphasis upon their
debt to the Government. A years
military service will impress this
counter-obligation on the young man
at a time when his character is form
ing and when it is of the highest
importance TO teach him the value
Of respect for authority, Of subordi-
nation to a lawful superior and OF
the SacfedneSS of his allegiance to
his country.
Our native born youth are lacking
in discipline, in an appreciation OF
the seriousness of life and the duties
of citizenship. Our young citizens CT
alien origin also need the same kind
of discipline to impress them with
the burdens that they have assumed
in becoming naturaliZed and as part
payment for the benefit they are to
enjoy under this free government.
no one can deny that the Germans
and the French have been made bet
ter by their army experience. 1t is
not necessary TO go to the French or
the German extreme, but that this
military training has added to the
efficiency, physical development and
sturdy character of the young men
of both countries all testify.
1t is objected that this is militar-
ism or that militarism will result.
This I deny. 1t is objected that
here will be a great many thousands
IF officers and that they will tend to
Prussianize our Government. This is
ianciful No one who has studied
he currents of public opinion that
guide Congress can for moment re-
gard the influence of military or ma
al officers upon the representatives
rom the As different States sufficient
overcome the inherent opposition
# the American people to militar-
site gov eminent.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-30
TAFT ON PREPAREDNESS
Compulsory Seivict is Fairest Way
of Distributing Burden of Defend
ing The Nation," He Says.

After the lessons we have been
taught blythe absurdity of our mill
tary policy heretofore, shall we not
now adopt a means to secure bod!
OF trained men to defend our coun
try in our country'S need? Ii our
young men, before they reach -, re
aiize that between this age and q
they owe to the country a year fol
military training, they will sool
adapt themselves to this necessity:
and it will not De the loss OF time
which it now seems. Compulsor5
service is the fairest way OF dis
tributing the burden. 1t will not
send to slaughter because Of lack OF
training the best young men OF the
country. who, inspired by patriotic
enthusiasm, rush forward to dig
asters that necessarily await an I'M
trained army hurried together in the
last moments of a national emery
ency.
| know that CONSUMPTION and the
draft crate upon our traditional feel
ings. but when our feelings are ana
lived in this regard it becomes clear
that they are not founded upon JUS
tice. The history of our country and
the history of England in the pres
ent war demonstrate the fallacy that
The volunteer system is the proper
system of a free country. Our youth
on coming to manhood now have no
obligation upon them involving the
slightest effort or sacrifice in behalf
of the general Government. Our POI
litical speakers and our political pol
.cies, in their exploitation of the du-
ties of the Government to the citi-
zeps, have utterly ignored the duties
Of citizens 10 the Government. Our
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-30
MIDSHIpMEN GIVEN
RANK Of ENSICi
Secretary Daniels Presents Them
With Observation-Disclosures Hur-
ried on Account of National Crisis.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Mar. 28.-Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels will deliver
diplomas to $50 young men VINO
leave the Academy two months in
advance OF the regular time because
of the urgent need for more ofncerS
in the service, by reason OF the
strained relations between the Unit
ed States and Germany. He Will al
dress the graduates and hand each
one a diploma, which carries with IL
an ensign's commission in the Navy.
Secretary Daniels arrived IN An
napolis tonight and will be the guest
of Superintendent Eberle until after
the ceremonies of graduation. These
will begin at 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning. Admission will not De
general, but relatives and close
friends of the graduates will be per
nitted to enter the armory under
proper restrictions.
A number of distinguished officers
will occupy seats on the platform. In
addition to Secretary Daniels there
will be Rear Admiral William 5.
Benson, chief of operations, who
has a son a graduate; Rear Admiral
Leigh C. Palmer, chief of the Bureau
of Navigation; Rear Admiral ralph
Earle. chief of the Bureau OF Ord
nance and Gunnery; Paymaster Gen
eral Samuel MCGOWAN, General Bar
nett, commanding the Marine Corps;
Judge Advocate General Watts, Gov
ernor Harrington and DR.. Thomas
Fell, president of st. Johns College.
These will be entertained at lunch
con by Superintendent Eberle, after
the exercises. A distinguished visi-
tor is United States Senator Poin-
dexter, of Washington, whose son Is
among the graduates.
A number of awards for profess
sional and athletic merit were an
nounced in orders this evening. Some
of the usual ones could not be deter
mined this year. There will be no
special ceremony of presentation.
Those announced are:
Sword presented by the class OF
1871, Naval Academy, to the member
of the class most proficient In prac-
tical and theoretical ordnance and
gunnery-Henry R. Oster, Utica.
N. Y.
Name engraved on the Sons OF
Revolution cup for greatest proilcl-
ency in practical ordnance and gun
E. Haeberle, of Los
Angeles, Cal.
Name engraved on Daughters of
Revolution cup for
greatest proficiency In navfgation
and international law-Frederick 4.
IIacberle, Los Angeles. Cal.
Navigation sextant presented by
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-30

building and tonic properties in thou
sands of cases arising from disorders
of the blood. 1t washes the poisons
from the system and aids the blood in
its work of cleansing and invigorating
the body organs, throwing of waste
matter, and keeping the body in a nor
NAL healthy condition.
Prove these facts for yourself by
III! ing bottle OF S. S. S. and write
20 our Medical Department for infor-
nation sbout your case. Swift
::peeifc Co, S04 Swift building.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-30
Vienna High School
Literary Society

The Vienna High School Literary
Society met Friday evening, March
%, and the following Maryland Day
program was rendered:
Song-Maryland, My Maryland.
Scripture reading-Steward Oil
plant.
Reel. ation-Emma Higgins.
Reading, Rehoboth = Cornelius
Murphy.
Solo, Eileen-Nernon Reid.
Reading, The Claiborne Contro-
versy-Harry Brattan.
Composition, Why Like the Farm
William Brattan.
Song. The Barn Swallow-School.
Recitation, A Good Play--Mary
Morris.
Biography, William Mckinley
Darby Fackett.
Recitation, Ny Sisters Best Foller
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-03-30
News by Wireless

Berlin-C ermany never had the
slightest intention OF attacking the
United States and does not have sucn
intention now. She never desired
var against the United States. and
does act desire it today, declared
Chancellor BethLan1 liollweg in
speech, in the Iteichstag today, OF
unrestricted warfare. He said if the
American nation considers this
cause for which to declare war
against German nation, with which
it has lived in peace for more than
one hundred years, If this action
warrants increase Of bloodshed, we
shall not have TO bear the burden OF
responsibility for it.
London-British army Palestine
defeated Turkish army of twenty
thousand men near GAIA, capturing
nine hundred including general
and entire staff of 1ifty-third Turk
ish division, war Office announced.
London.-British steamship Ain
wick Castle, torpedoed in Atlantic
Ocean, some persons reported dead,
others missing.
London-Oficial Gazette of Mad
rid published decree suSpendlnS con
st.tutional guarantees in all proTin
ces OF Kingdom.
Petrograd.-An appeal to the
worhmen OF Germany and Austria tt
rise against Imperial authority anL
establish freedom, says the Petro
grad Telegraph Agency, launched d
mass meeting of worllmen, soldier
and deputies at the Duma.
New York. Germans strikin,
back in Champagne in determined
effort to divert General Nivelle fron
ceaseleSs pounding at base of shaker
Hendenburg line. Offensive launch
ed by Won Hendenburg along fifteen
mile front, starting twenty-five miles
east Rheims. Germans driven French
from some advance trenches, but
failed make serious impression on
the iron semi-circle that Neville has
thrown around Southern half S..
Gobain Plateau.