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The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-26

Adrift on Times relentless tide, As waves that follow waves, We glide. God grant we leave upon the shore Some wave of good it lacked before:
 worth, Some added beauty to the earth; Some larger hope, some thoughts to
 make The sad world happier for it's sake.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-26

Be always displeased with what thou art, if thou desire to attain to what thou art not; for where thou hast pleased myself, there thou abidest.-Quarles.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-26
RHODES SCHOLAR IGNORED.

OXFORD. England, Feb. 2O.-Gil christ B. Stockton, president of the American club at Oxford university and Rhodes Scholar, from the State of Florida, has received an appoint ment from President Wilson as as. sistant secretary at the American embassy in London. Mir Stockton will hold office for one year
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-26
q . . ', . Q . . . Q . . o 5 (
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

, . . to . . . . . . . . o ,J A kindly deed, Is a little seed,
 That groweth all unseen:
 And 10, when none do look thereon
 Anew it springeth green.
 It would be difficult to overstate the intensity and accuracy of an in- telligent child's observation-Dick
 It is a good and safe rule to so- journ in every place as if you meant to spend your life there. never omit ting an opportunity of doing a kind ness, or speaking a true word, or making a friend.-John Ruskin.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-26

WILLIAM VANDERBILT, son of the late Alfred c. Vanderbilt, is to try for an appointment to the naval academy at Annapolis. If he makes it he will find that he is just as good as the blacksmith's son who sleeps in the next cot, if he behaves himself.
 AN exchange says that by produc ing a brayless mule France has raised hopes of barkless dog. The breed should be introduced in Alaska just as soon as perfected.
 NATURALISTS estimate that single crow destroys about 100000 insects per year. Since this infor,
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15

have been serious, owing to parts OF
the shattered crystal flying into the
eyes, and for a time there was tax
OF disseminating the use OF wrist
watches.
watches, European watchmakers set
about remedSing them. Many devices
were introduced, such as gr.I. or hl-
gree work, placed over the dial. leav-
ing only the figures exposed. This,
how ever, made Il very dificult to as
certain the time readily and conse-
quently had to be abandoned. Then
the hunting case was resorted to, but
as It's usefulness necessitated the push
ing Of q spring to open the case, II
also was found to be impracticable.
Not only this. but the damp condi-
tons OF the trenches soon rusted the
springs and the difficulty, II not i'm
possibility Of having them repaired
confronted the wearer.
CelIuIoid glass was then introduced.
This was during the summer season,
but when cold weather set in the
crystals contracted and dropped on,
the dials became stretched, and the in
fiammable nature of the ckluloid and
the danger entailed from its use in
only mode Of illumination, soon mani
Tested themselves.
The fertile brain Of the inventor
finally hit upon unbreakable glass,
clear in color, and noninfiammable.
Being Of an unshrinkable nature, un-
breakable glass is likewise dustproof,
which is not the case with the ordi-
nary crystal. So great has become the
demand for wrist watches equipped
with unbreakable glass that European
manufacturers are working overtime
and being compelled to convert ladies'
watches into military timepieces to
supply the military needs.
Until recently the bracelet watch has
been looked upon by Americans as
more or less OF a Joke. Vaudeville
artists and moving picture actors have
utilized 1t as q funmaker, as a Silly
fad.
Now, however, since preparedness
has become the watchword and time
pieces have become q necessary part
OF the equipment OF soldiers. the status
of the wrist watch Is changing. The
objectors are now willing to concede
the value OF a bracelet watch for gen.
eral outdoor life, but have not quite
reached the point where, after poking
fun at It, they can consistently adopt
1t for all occasions.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Today We win Close Out
The Remaining Stock of
Women's SIC Undermuslins

Fresh and desirable styles that will be
welcomed by any woman going on her
vacation trip or for general summer use
They are splendidly made and the quality
is exceptional
We offer the remaining stock today
at the special price. 5sc.
Nainsook Gowns. low neck and short
sleeves, many pretty styles; neatly trim
med ssc.
Cambria and Muslin Gowns. high and We
necks with long sleeves, embroidery trim
med, 5Sc.
Corset Cover and Drawers Combina-
tions, trimmed with good lace and en-
broidery, 5sc.
Long. Cambria Petticoats, deep founce
and embroidery ruffles, 5sc
Short Muslin Petticoats, trimmed with
fine lace and embroidery, 5sc.
Cambria and Nainsook Corset Covers,
loose and fitted, pretty trimmings, ssc.
Cambria and Nainsook Drawers, straight
and circular styles with lace and cnlbroid-
cry ruffling, 5Sc.
Third hoor-F St
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Friday Sale Of
Women's Summer Hosiery.

So great has been the demand for the
special values we have offered in Women's
Hosiery that we have secured two very
large lots for this week. The values are
most remarkable.
Pure Silk Hosiery-20 dozen pairs in
black. white and a good assortment Of
colors; made with double soles and high
spliced heels to increase the wear. Women
will not mind the slight irregularities of
weave when it causes lessenins in price
from 81. IS and $500 to special price, sI.lO
pair.
Lisle and Cotton Hose--57 dozen pairs.
mostly white but few colors and black.
The small imperfections of weave have been
corrected Nv neat mendins. If perfect thew
would sell at 25c. 37Lzc and SOC. Special
price. 2le pair; pairs for $1.00.
Main noor-G n
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Net Corsets.
Friday Sale Price, Soc Pair.

An assortment of summer-weight Net
Corsets. medium length and medium bust,
lightly boned and four hose supporters at
tached; sizes 2l to 80. Special price. soc
pair.
Also a lot of Ideal Grdles of pink and
white couti. suitable for negligee and hot
weather wear; four hose supporters; sizes
p to 2S. Special price, SOC pair.
l8 pairs P. N. c. B., and R. & G. Cor
sets of coutil and batiste, low and medium
bust and long skirt; sizes l9, 20. n, Is, 26,
%. 80 and "a. $l.00 pair; were $3.50.
Third noor-EleTeuth st
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Furniture Department.
Reductions in Furniture for All Parts Of the
Home.


An attractive Bamboo Porch Suite
good-looking and distinctive.
Settee, S6.7S; was $3.50.
Oval Table, $500; was $500.
Armchair, $500; was 5000.
Rocker, $6:75; was $3.50.
Small Chairs, SAYS each; were $3.50.
I Bamboo Sewing Table, $500; was $500.
2 Bamboo Sewing Tables, s1.2s each; were
I Mahogany Toilet Table, single mirror,
$1,000; was $1,000.
Triple-mirror Mahogany Toilet Table,
$27.5o; was $4,000
I Mahogany Toilet Table, single mirror,
$I7.5o; was $z7.so.
Mahogany Toilet Table, $aI.5o; was
$500
Golden Oak Toilet Table, single mirror,
$I6.5o; was $4,000.
Fumed Oak Serving Table, STATS; was
I Fsmed Oak Serving Table, s6.7s; was
FSmeG UG' Oak Serving Table, $500; was
$4,000.
Mahogany Rocker, leather back and
seat, $I7.5o; was $z2 so.
I Golden Oak Rocker, leather back and
seat, $I25 was $1,000.
Indian Splint Table, 3ox3o-inch top;
very desirable for porch or bungalow.
500; was $3.50.
Sixth door-G Ut.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Embroidered Robe Patterns
Greatly Reduced for Friday.

The remaining assortment of Robe Pat
terms and All-over Embroidered Materials,
many of which are in the strong colorings
now so much in vogue, offered at very
greatly reduced prices to close out.
Also the following:
Two Georgette Crepe Robe Patterns,
embroidered in orange and tan, $500
each; were $500.
Two Wit. Georgette Robe Patterns,
embroidered IN strong contrasting colors,
$1,000 each; were $500.
Main hoor-F = ID
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Army and Navy News
Rest Service Column in City.

Here's another sketch OF a promi-
nSnt army officer:
Born. in Mississippi. January %,
t1i;sTg f ana AcsdemS ss SppG'h1S9 st West " Point
from, that State July l, 1881. He
EsTVed in the infantry arm OF the
Seryfce from his graduation until
$500. when he was assigned to the
has since been August u, 1914.
hs- was appointed a brigadier-gen-
SFal and was made Adjutant GEN
Sfal OF the United States army.
= The Adjutant Generals depart
ment is the department of records,
orders and correspondence Of the
Amy :. and the militia. In other
Words, the Adjutant General is the
combined executive and private
secretary of the Secretary of War
ard he is charged with the dis
tainfng 10 the command, discipline
% administration OF the military
establishment, with the duty of
recording. Authenticating and com
h1unicsting TO troops and indi-
viduals IN the military service all
orders. instructions and regulations
Issued by the Secretary OF War
anroUgh the Chief of Staff.
In fact. the AdjUtant Generals
department is the largest single
NSpdE VI dAg Vi 6dAAAdAAOA VI
army in the world. In other armies
efe- work of this department is
divided into many branches and is
under several equally high officials:
Aside from keeping in personal
touch with every individual in the
the records OF every man who ever
was in the American army are kept
by this department.
Gen. Mccain is man particularly
ftted for the post which he oe-
ian. but possesses peculiarly
strong personality. The press of
business never excites him. He
can carry on a personal conversa-
Lfon, sign mail, answer official in
QuiEies and still find time to answer
the telephone all at the same time
without becoming the least irritable.
Much. has been printed in European
sapers on the subject of strap watches
as a part of military equipment This
since modern warfare has demon
strated the necessity for officers and
soldiers to know the time. The tele-
phone and signal service, which play
important parts In modern warfare,
have made the wearing Of watches by
cal way In which they can wear them
Is on the wrist, where the time can be
sscertained readily. an impossibility
with the old style pocket watch.
European reports show that strap
watches have been adopted for use in
the army and navy, and that civilians
are also wearing them in preference to
the pocket watch.
There have been instances during the
progress Of the present war where
bad effects have resulted from the
wearing Of watches. The chief dam
ger has been from the breaking Of the
crystal, and, when the watch was
worn on the wrist, the consequences
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
SUES VI &E. For 5000.

The Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company was made defendant in
a suit filed in the District Supreme
Cout yesterday by Ralph Ames shinn,
through his mother, to recover 5000
damages for injuries alleged to have
been received while young Shinn and
his mother were alighting from q
car at Eighth and East Capitol streets
last March. In the petition filed by
Attorney Harry W. Brimer, the
plaintiff states that the car was start
ed without the proper signal while
they were alighting.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
q Mems Suits
Reduced to STATS.
TI1.
For Todays Clearance.

Lightweight Wooden Suits in models for
men and young men. Fabrics are in neat
fancy weaves and practical. serviceable
colors-light and dark srsys and browns.
Size, "a. 36. 81. 10 and A regulars and
38 and AZ stouts. Reduced to STATS each.
Main dooz-Tenth st
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Russia Sends Austria's
Peace Agents to Siberia

PetTograd, June 1.-THE delegation
Of Austrian officers and soldiers who
last week came to Kishineff with peace
proposals were today sent to Mos
cow and will shortly be started to
Siberia.
They will be interned there as pris-
oners of war.
The government believes that by
such action they will effectively stop
further attempts by Austrians to pen
citrate the Russian lines with separate
peace schemes. Warning has gone
to all Russian soldiers not to permit
enemy delegates to reach the Russian
lines
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
MANY ARE HUNGERING
EOR RNEWMAN'S PLACE.
Bat Political Wiseaeres Place Bets
on Local officials.

a.Dastrict Commissioner Oliver ?.
Nswman's impending service in the
hxmy will soon result in q vacancy
d the Board Of District Commission
srs that has started discussion among
the political prophets as to his sue
Comnaissionsr. Newman is now at
the slo6icers' reserve camp at Fort My
o.. Hia permanent commission for
active service and resignation a. pres
asnt OF the Board Of Commissioners
5.5Airssdy the Citizens Associations
krs paSsing resolutions that . resi-
dent Of the District be given the ap-
polntmAnt- When CommIssioner New
man was appointed, rsuonstrants
brought the matter 10 the courts on
O. the ground that he wAs not a bona
nds resident Of the District for the
period required by law. Repetition
% stmflar friction is undesirable In
,fhe opnon. OF these organizations. :,
: Il seems to be generally accepted
that Commissioner Louis P. Brown
Sow will be moved up to the presid-
ing ofhcer's chair, but the potential
candidates for Brownlow's berth are
many, some Of them with strong po-
stneai support. ,
MAJ: Rayr5ond w. Pullman. super
entity msntfonsd for the advancement.
de is IN no sense a candidate for the
ASHTON and II appointed the promo
BON would be without effort on his
BART
: Ben W. Prince. collector Of taxes,
y working Democrat and one who
SsGp6s high, IN administration circles,
* also among the possibilities and
has some strong boosters
4 Charles F. Nesbit, superintendent OF
insurance for the District, has a thor
Pugh knowledge of local affairs and
6ombineS II with a personal follow
ing that Is close to the appointing
COVER.
Donovan Looks Likely.
: The administration Of the registra-
fion work by Daniel J. Donovan, sec
retary to the Board of Commission
frs. brought him q prominence that
makes him loom large in the list OF
p@o6abie- appointees.
None Of the above officials are max
! tag the slightest effort to bring in
Rtencs to bear to secure appointment
wherein they differ from a number
who. have eyes upon the position and
-Are hopeful of Congressional influence
sce- land the appointment.
y President wilson has shown an IN
sGmattot to recruit District officials
Srffn- the ranks of the fourth estate.
This has made a number OF news
paper men who bask in the sunshine
OF fhe administration smile to feel
st another journalist may be hon
fQted
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
The Misses Department
Has Specially Purchased and Offers
Today.
Dainty Sport and Morning Dresses

Dainty Sport and Morning Dresses
At the Low Price of $3.95.
They are made of Trouvie Cloth and
Cotton Tricotine. and have smart white
pique collar and cuffs. long sleeves spd
patch pockets. Simple. becoming styles so
much wanted for tennis. morning. street,
beach and outing wear. Sizes l6 to 36.
Colors are rose. green. cadet blue and gold.
Special price. $3.95 each.
Third hcor-G st.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Friday Sale of
New Parasols.

A sample lot Of Parasols that we ac-
quired at a very low figure. New, fash
ionabIe goods in assorted shapes and va
riety of plain and Dresden colorinss and
black and white stripes-every design is a
late fashion.
Fridays special price, $195.
One-third to One-haf Less than Regular
Prices.
Main hooc-d II
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
The Popular Friday Sale Of
Tailored White Skirts,
Specially Priced at $l.00

Specially Priced at $1.00
These, skirts are of pique, sabardine
and linene-splendid materials, and desira-
bic. seviceable styles. with pockets and
tailored belts. Regular sizes Is to 80 waist
measure. Extra sizes of Pique. 81 to IS
waist measure.
Specially priced at $l.0O each.
Third dou-G Vt
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Women's Shoe Department.
All Small Lots Have Been Assembled and
Greatly Reduced.

~ pairs Women's Marbridge Pumps,
African brown kidskin vamp and ivory
kidskin quarter; hand-turn solcs and
French Louis heels. Sizes 81, and
7AA; 4, ~. 6, Ga and "a; 81, 4, 41l, 5
and 5HB; 3, 81, 4, IA and &C; 81 and
AID.
Fl pairs Women's Bronze Kidskin Mar
bridge Pumps, hand-turn soles and French
Louis heels. Sizes 4, IA, 5H, E, 81 and
7AA; 4, 5, 81 and GA; 3, 3H, 4, 81, s,
6H and 7B; 2H, 3, 3H, 5, 6, 81 and &c;
3, 81, 4 4A, 5, 81, and ID.
pairs Women's Ivory Kidskin Lucille
Pumps, large tongue, hand-turn solcs and
French Louis heels. Sizes 5HA; 81, 4,
"A and 6B; 4 and 4HC.
s pairs Women's Champagne Lucille
Pumps. Sizes 4 and 4HA; 81, 4H and
sB; 4HC.
s pairs Cascade Pumps, bronze kidskin
vamp and ivory kidskin quarter; hand-turn
soles and French Louis heels. Sizes and
shA; "a B; 4 and 4AC.
$s.7s pair. Were $500 and $780,
Third hoor-Tenth st
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Friday Clearance Of
Tailored Hats and
Colored Sport Hats.
Choice, $500.
Were $500, $500 and $500.

A splendid assortment in all the desira-
bic colors of the season. Variedness of
styles and models that will afford excellent
selection.
FLOWERS, 2se bunch; formerly $l.00.
Roses, forset-me-nots, field flowers and
many others that are just now in demand;
odd and small lots that we desire to close
out quickly.
Third hoor-F st
The Washington herald., 1917-06-15
Still Further Reductions in the
Clearance Of

Still Further Reduction, in the
Clearance Of
Pure Foods.
Popular blends of Teas,
Marasehino Cherries.
Concord Grape Juice.
Fard Dates.
Spices,
Flavoring Extracts.
Citron and Orange Peels.
Beverages at the Following Reduction,
Bottles Not ReturnabIe for Refund)
Beaumont Ginger Ale, 7c bottle; was l0c.
Sheboygan Ale and Mineral Water. $l.06
dozen; was $l.25.
University Club Ginger Ale, 9Oc dozen; was
$l.l5.
Sun Ray Ginger Ale. sSc dozen; was Sl.lo.
Fifth hoor-Tenth 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
TOBACCO TIED UP IN JAVA
Dutch Goyernme1; Ct-s-ts Natives 20
Plant Food Cross n Prefer
er-n "a L-T--.es


The Hague. Nerl. aLls March 81
~ Mau--Wrh -u-r.1Ir million
dollars worth - tobacco. OF 100000
bales still lying ir -l= island of Java
awaiting shipment '1 the Dutch mar
6-t and with ever pr'sr=l- O- ship
men' being long delayed an urgent
aIm0nit1n has gone forth % the na-
,iyes there from The Dutch governor
general 10 plant com and other food
products 10 place %. their lsla. t0-
baccO crop.
Last year the Java tobacco crop
yielded about 776 bales a record
figure As a result 0t an abnormally
heavy rainfall. this years crop IS e1.
pec'ed 10 be considerably smaller.
probably less than 100000 aud the or.
ders Just issued are likely 20 have a
clrtaiiing effect Oh subsequent pro
dIctiOn
The mere suggestion Of a tobacco
famine 10 Europe must conjure up a
tears0me picture l the mind 0f all
deYCtees Of the weed but with the
spectre OF a European food famine se-
riously frightening some people here
the partial substitution Of corn for 20
bacc0 In the Netherlands East Indies
IS regarded as imperative
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
NEEDED IN ARMY
AS SPECIALISTS

Oklahoma City. Okla. April l2.-pe-
grees are 20 be- granted bv The U1iver-
.i,y OF oklahoma 10 an students of the
senior class who enlist now IN the ser
vice 0t IRE nation In addition % this.
ll other students who enlist a. -l.s
time will be given credit for the semes-
tsrs work in all classes except the
schools % Law and medicine. AssOcia.
ton rules prevent credits in these ds.
par-meu,s but it is believed these
rules may be changed
University faculty has advised stu.
dents not TO 90 into the regular ser.
vice at once II they have technical
training that may be OF benefit 70 the
nation in special military or civil ser.
vice The demand for specialists is
expected 10 be heavy and the universe
~ men doubtless will find their best
opportunity for service in those ranks
rather than In the enlisted personnel
ot the army. according " the views Of
university authorities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
GREAT SHORTAGE
IN RAW MATERIALS
FOR FERTILIZERS

Atlantic CITY, " j.. April D. The
Nu'ioua. Fertilizer Association an.
uouucud today as q measure of dc,
Tense, iay lppUIntmogt of an advisory
committee iO make Il thorough survey
of th" ludu.fr, to ascertain stocks of
raw materials un hand. together with
1900 estimate q. what win De- required
for % period VI one year bcginuug
July J. Tl.. figures. says % state
mnut by the executive committee. "viU
De- used Boo any way that may bo of ser
Vice ip The gov rnmyut or the industry
ln maintain normal production of fer
tIlllurs without which food produc
iion iu Che United States would De- rc
duD,d to uu alarming point"
This statement was issued after q
meeting yesterday attended hy lead
lng fertilizer manufactures II de-
rIarrs that tND most serious factor iu
the situation is the securing OF pyrites
from Spain due mainly to the sub
marine blockade As the domestic pro
duriiuu o' pyritCs Is not equal 20 th,
demand, acid manufacturers are con
irontcd with the problem of ryhuildiur
their plants to enable them 10 utilize
birthstone as the only other source of
sulphur
The cost U. phosphoric acid. the rc
port says bls been affected by iu
creased shipment OF phosphate rock
from Florida The shortage OF vessel,
also has affected the nitrate of soda
market and has cut down the suppl,
of various chemicals
Reports received from Europe
through studies recently made" say.
the committee, "arc AN 90 ,he cnpc
that the lack OF phosphorlc agid anJ
nitrogen is responsible for the Or.
mDndous reduction in tbo ,rop proJuc
tiun per ggry 4 lack of truua,-
would De- O. disaster 20 crop production
m tn, United states,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
JINGLING OF COIN CURES
PRETENDED DEAFNESS

Rome March Shy MaiU-Be-
cause there have been in this war a
number Of genuine cases OF men who
have been struck deaf and dumb by
gun shock IL has become a iay0rite
form OF malinger.ng by men who wish
20 avoid the risks OF the firing line or
particularly desire 10 be sen, home.
They act as though they could hear
absolutely nothing Neither a cannon.
ade nor the voices OF their mothers
who sometimes are brought 10 see
them can they apparently hear IN.
der these circumstances a shrewd old
doctor has discovered that the sound
OF the dropping Of a coin immediate.
ly behind them almost invariably
makes them turn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
MANAGEMENT
OF THE RAILWAYS
BY COOPERATION

Washington. April National
transportation facilities Of the priuci-
pal railroads OF the United States
during the war viii BE- merged v0lun-
tarilg and operated under the gen
UlI direction Of a central executive
committee OF seven, co-1p rating close
II with the gOvernmer In handling
troops. military supp, and general
commodities
The central commit will decide all
matters Of general r road policy and
will operate throur the American
railway associations special commit.
tee on national defense, whose mem
bership will be increased 10 twenty
eight and divided into six sub-com-
mitees TO work with the SIX military
departments. This system is expected
10 produce effective cooperation be-
tween the railroads and the govern.
ment.