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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
Red Cross Benefit Ball
On Thanksgiving Night

ernatural miracle, which is not at all
likely, comes to pass the American
soldiers must expect to endure just
those things which have happened
to thousands of other soldiers during
the past three years of the war.
Let US be glad just as long as it is
pos. ible. Let us dance and sing, even
though we are under the shadow of
an impending cloud. When the worst
comes we must still maintain cheer
fulness, but then it will be too late
for all such delightful frivolities as we
can rightfully indulge in at present.
From her robes of mourning, France
has warned us not to grieve visibly as
she has done, because all of our en-
ergy and power of thought must be
concentrated upon the winning of the
fight for the whole nation, and we can
not allow ourselves to brood upon our
personal losses and griefs.
Come out friends and fellow-givers.
Our Thanksgiving cannot be more ap-
propriately ended than by generous
contribution to that Great Mediator
and advocate of suffering humanity.
FINANCE COMMITTEE,
TARPON SPRINGS A.. R. G..
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
FIERCE FIGHTING IN ITALY; HUNS
PROMISE NOT TO DESTROY VENICE

front along the Piaye, as breach at
the north would bring the enemy in
the rear of the Piave line, which thus
far has resisted all frontal attacks.
The battle is taking a wide range
and gradually concentrating on three
main fronts. It is not question of
gaining or losing kilometers, but it is
a gigantic battle in which Italy's part
in the war, with it's resultant effect
on the Allies, is largely at stake.
Offensive is Intensifying.
The Austro-G German offensive which
began three weeks ago, has not dimin-
ished but is steadily intensifying.
Frontal attacks thus far have failed
on the Piave and the northern Ash
ago plain. This compels the enemy
to attempt to make a breach by one
of the Italian TANKS, as the only re-
sort after the checking of the frontal
attacks. This explains the gradual
shifting of the front to three main
divisions, first, along the Pave; sec
ond, from the Piave to the Brenta;
third, from the Brenta across the
Asiago plateau.
"The enemy's advance on the Piave
and the menace to Venice is fairly
well checked in the bloody repulses of
the last few days, but the Austrians
and Germans are still on the east bank
of the river with formidable forces
pressing against this narrow stream.
The Prince Of Wales met and shook
hands with Signor Bissolati, leader of
the reform socialists and minister of
military aid in the new Italian cabi-
net. They showed mutual pleasure
and interest in the meeting.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22

Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy, Nov. 22.-At the upper end OF
the line, behind Asiago, the Italians
have made a splendid resistance and
the enemy attack has been worn down
after he had suffered losses estimat-
ced at a good part of three divisions.
But in the central section between the
Piave and the Bretna rivers his at.
tacks since Sunday are being steadily
augmented, and it is in this portion of
the line that the conditions continue
grave.
The Italian positions which General
Diaz announced as abandoned are
northwest of Quero, on the upper Pr
ave, and the front now runs south to
Quero. It is along this line, where
the mountains meet the plains and the
river valleys that the greatest effort
is now being made, near Monte Mon
fenera and Monte Tomba. This north
ern sector is very vital to the eastern
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
Cars Sugar
Seiized;Go To
Ports

New York, Nov. 22.-Sugar short
age situation in New York and New
England was relieved somewhat yes
terday by seizure by George M. Rolph,
federal sugar administrator, of 10000
tons bought for the former Russian
imperial government and by Mr..
Rolph's declaration that twenty-five
carloads Of beet sugar are also on the
way from the west to Boston and New
England points.
The sugar seized today was attach
ed yesterday by the Marine Transport
tation Service corporation in connec-
ton with suit against former
Emperor Nicholas of Russia to
obtain $2,sO0,OO0 for alleged breach of
contract. The proceeds from the sale
of the sugar will be amenable to the
writ of attachment. This sugar, which
has been held in storage here since its
purchase for the Russian government
before the downfall of the Romanoff
dynasty, is to be placed upon the mar
ket Immediately and distributed to the
retailers through the American refn-
ers' committee.
The shipment to Boston from the
west contains $4,000 bags, each of 100
pounds weight. In addition 5000 tons
of western beet sugar will be received
in New York from California within
twenty days and will be distributed in
Atlantic coast states, according to Mr..
Rolph.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
Tarpon Springs
Is On the Way

Tarpon Springs is on. the way. The
advertising contract with the Florida
West Coast department of the big
dailies arranged for by the publicity
manager and closed yesterday by the
Board of Trade, is one of the impor-
tant first moves in the system of pub
licity which is being planned.
System plan order, are magic
elements Of success whes applied 4.
the spirit of cooperation, and Tarpon
Springs will grow and keep growing.
He is blind who cannot see that
growth is being made in Tarpon
Springs, and that each day marks
something accomplished, something
DONE"
Do not doubt and wait indifferently
for proof of this; the indications are
as clear as our sparkling city water.
Get the faith; keep it with you, and
talk it, and it will help results wonder
fully.
We want a list of all houses, fur
nished or unfinished, for rent; owner,
number of rooms and terms. List
them with your real estate agent and
with us, and advertise them in your
paper. We are not in the real estate
business, however, and do not try to
sell your property or take people
about the city showing them houses
or rooms, but we will direct the inquir-
ing stranger to the agent or owner
of the house if we know where to
find what he wants.
If you have house or rooms to rent
it is best to list what you have with
some real estate agent, as you thus
have a better chance of renting, and
we can keep more accurate list Of
available places because owners often
fail to keep US informed of their sue
cess in having rented a listed place.
The Tarpon Springs Board of Trade
must be in position to give prompt,
accurate, pleasing service to the stran-
gers who come to us from all over our
country, and you can help us greatly
by keeping us promptly and reliably
informed as regards houses, rooms,
board, etc.
J. C. BEEKMAN,
Publicity Manager.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22

The great Hindenburg defense line,
upon which the German commander
in-chief has builded his hopes of hold
ing the British from inroads into the
open territory. beyond, has been
smashed, and the task apparently wa,
an easy one.
Attacking over front of thirty-two
miles, extending from the Scarpe riv-
er east of Arras to st. Quentin, Field
Marshal Haig has made one of the
most rapid and spectacular drives of
the present war, catching the Germans
completely by surprise in the on
slaught, capturing numerous positions
which were regarded as impregnable,
and taking in addition thousands of
prisoners and numerous guns.
The apex of the offensive apparently
is conferred on the important railway
junction of Cambria, lying to the east
of the old line, midway between Arras
and st. Quentin. Here, having taken
the towns of Marcoing, Anneuz,
Graincourt and Novelties, the victori-
Gus troops at last accounts were well
within gun range of Cambria, with
its railroad lines and roadways
branching out toward all the main
points of the compass.
The latest advices indicate that the
British have not yet ceased their at
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
Revival At Trinity

The meeting at Trinity M. E. church
last night was one of special interest.
Rev. Bennett preached on the subject
"Sin and Its Wages" from the text
found in Romans, 6:23: "For the
wages of sin is death; but the gift of
God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord"
Men in every vocation of life always
ask what wages is paid before they
are employed, but they do not stop to
consider what wages sin pays. This
text is not true because it is in the
Bible, but it is in the Bible because
Iit is true. If we did not have a
Bible thousands would rise up and
lssy Sin aays wages, and the wages
lis death.
There are six words in the Bible
flor sin. The first is "sin," meaning
missing the mark-th mark is a
Christ-like life. 1t earns wages
works overtime and the wages is
death.
The second word is "Transgression,"
which means going over the boundary
line. Those who disregard this warn
ing find in their pay envelope-Death
The third word is "Iniquity," mean
ing not equal or an up and down
road. 1t insists on paying wages and
brings return which is-Death.
The fourth is "Wickedness," going
aside from the straight path. 1t pays
wages in kind: Jacob, who deceived
his father to receive his blessing, was
later deceived by his own sons. David,
who slew Miah for his wife, later vio-
lence slew his two sons.
The fifth word is "Guile," meaning
trickery, or hypocrisy, which pays on
instalments and begins at once. The
wages is-Death.
The sixth word is "Lawlessness,"
breaking Gods law. which is the seed
of sin. 1t pays in full; no bankrupt,
pays its own bills and keeps its own
record. Wages in the end-Death.
The question is often asked, What is
Death? 1t is not ceasing to be, as
some would make believe; it is a sep
aration. The soul lives on, and will
live through eternity.
While this picture is dark, there
comes through the text a promise of
the Gift of Eternal Life" There are
three ways of possessing anything
by inheritance, purchase, or gift.
Eternal life cannot be inherited or
purchased but comes to us through
Gods gift. and Christ only could make
the gift possible. God is offering eter-
nal life for the wages of sin which is
death, and yet so many are refusing
to accept it.
In the meeting last night there we're
a number Of responses to the invita-
ton to accept Christ. The outlook is
encouraging for good meeting. The
subject tonight will be: ~Son, Remem-
ber." There will be meetings every
afternoon and night this week except
Saturday. There will be no meetings
Saturday afternoon and evening. The
meetings will continue next week.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
GERMAN-AMERICANS OF
ST. PETE DISBAND CLUB

st. Petersburg, Nov. 22.-To avoid
any possible questioning of their Am-
erican patriotism and loyalty, the
local German-American society, a So
cial organization, has disbanded and
turned over to the local Red Gross So
eietx All The funds in its treasury. The
action was announced at meeting Of
the executive committee of the local
chapter. j. H. Brunjes, president of
the German-American society, said
the name was misleading and gave the
wrong impression of the objects and
purposes Of the society, so the mem
bers, all of whom are loyal Ameri-
cans with no thought other than to
support the United States in every
thing that will further the cause
against Germany, decided it would be
best to drop the use of the name Ger
man. Mr.. Brunjes is chairman of the
committee on finance of the Red Cross.
Rex Dantzler. of Atlanta. was visit
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
Red Cross Speech
Tampa Fri. Eve.

The Leader has been requested to
say that the Federation of Women's
Clubs now in annual session in Tampa,
has given Friday night over to the
Red Cross work. Guy E. Snavely,
director of the Southern division, Am
erican Red Cross, will be present and
speak at that time. 1t is planned to
have large representation over from
Tarpon Springs.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
VII We
BUY
Made-in-Germ
Goods?
(By H. H. Windsor, in December Pop
ular Mechanics Magazine.

(By H. H. Windsor, in December Pop
ular Mechanics Magazine
When the time comes that merchant
ships can again sail the seas in safe,
ty, and the several thousand vessels
flying the German flag seek foreign
shores loaded to the guards with
fESeas of German 10 ntlsra e
then should the nations of the world
buy the German exports? One surely
cannot expect the mothers in England
France, Australia, and Canada to buy
and wear garments made by the very
hands which dropped bombs on the
hospital in which lay their wounded
ons! To do so would be sacrilege.
And why should we in this country,
whose women and helpless children
went down on the Lusitania, whose
sons and brothers and fathers are al
ready near or on the firing line-why
should we forget all these things in
the DAYS to come, and exchange our
gold for German-made goods merely
because they are offered US for little
less money than the same articles can
be manufactured here? Ard why
should the South American countries
encourage imports of German goods,
when by doing so every dollar
SO serves to strengthen the arms
of a nation which would crush
them all in its plan of world domin--
ion? Why should India, and Japan.
and China, help rebuild an export
trade, the rapid growth of which, and
whose enormous profits, fed the fires
of avarice with the dream of control
ling the factories and workshops OF
the whole world?
The very money which for years has
flowed into Germany from France, and
England, and Italy, is this very mo-
ment going back to them in the form
of deadly gases and monster shells,
and all the hideous implements OF
which the Huns are proud. Money
which this country exchanged for Ger
man goods is being spent on our own
soil in a propaganda by which hate,
distrust, and righteousness are plant
ed and nurtured. Our own dollars
were and still are being spent to TO-
ment hate between this country and
Japan, and Mexico; it was some OF our
own money which paid for dishonor OF
the Bernstorff type; which has blown
nm our mills and ships and docks;
which has made the I. w. w. what
It is. Shall we then in time resume
the exchange of our money to Zoe
who will ere long approach us with
q smiling face and explain no harm
was meant when he stopped at no
barrier and recognized no code OF
faith or morality? Will we be SO
craven as to forget all this? Or VIII
we demand that congress pass a law
recurring that every article imported
into this country shall (under penalty
Of confiscation)be plainly marked,
showing the country of its origin!
And then may all good Americans
show their loyalty and never hesltate
on instant between going without an
article or buying one bearing that
mark of iniquity "Made in Germany.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
Huns Promise to Spare Venice.

Paris, Nov. %. - The Matin says
the Austrians have agreed to spare
Venice in accordance with the request
of the vatican, but adds that all
authority must be left in the hands Of
the patriarch. Italy has intimated
that Venice will not be defended in
event a further retreat of her forces
becomes necessary.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22

G. E. Noblit Hardware company is
shipping car of roofing and windows
to New Port Richey today. This shows
building activity in our neighboring
city.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
SUNDAY.

Memorial services Order East
ern Star at Odd Fellows Hall,
8 p. m.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
SATURDAY

Knitting class meets at 2:S0
p. m. in Red Cross rooms.
Citizens Band concert.
District Epworth League meet
ing at 9 o'clock a. m, at the Meth
odist Church, South.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22

Rex Dantzler, of Atlanta, was visit
ing in the city last night. He is a
friend of 7. B. Gibson.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
CALENDAR EVENTS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THURSDAY

THURSDAY
Prayer services at churches.
Regular meeting Masonic lodge,
1880 p. m.
Home Guards drill.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-11-22
FRIDAY

Surgical dressing class, 2:SO
O'Clock, Red Cross work rooms.
Regular meeting of 1. o. c. F.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-31
DRAFT ROLL TO
 BE CLOSED ON
 SATURDAYEVE
Notice Given to Governor That Regis tratiOn Will Not Continue
 On Sunday

Registration for the military draft will close at 9 o'clock on the night of September 1st, according to ad- vices received from Governor Strong today.
 The fact that September 2nd falls on Sunday, caused the Governor to is- sue this supplemental order, and those who have not registered should do so before tomorrow night.
 Sailors and officers of the Japanese steamer Kotohira Maru here, en route to Japan, will not be registered for the military draft.
 The Provost Marshal General stat ed that all persons of military age should be drafted but the local off cialS have ruled that as these sailors are foreigners en route through this country and will be home before any drawing could occur, and are now in custody of the immigration officials, they will not be required to register
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-31
MCLEAN TAKES STANDIN OWN DEFENSE; STATES
 WITNESSES DENY STORY

Taking the stand in his own defense at the night session last night, A. F., Mclean, charged with murder of his wife at Nushagak, attempted to off set the damaging story told by his sons. He told the story, which the boys stated he had told them to tell, that his wife had been hurt under a dog sled.
 Three witnesses were called by the defense this morning: Otto A. Larson and A. Fl. NIittendortr, who testified as to McIean'S character, and Nicholas Christensen. whose testimony was not of material value.
 Juoge N M.uey terminated his ad- dress to the jury at l1:45 and Attor- ney Ray, for the defense. commenced to speak and continued until l2:40, when a recess was taken until 2;3O this afternoon.
 Many women have been in constant attendance at the trial of Mclean for the death of his wife, and at last nights Sess ion the courtroom was Srh to overfiowing.
 Attorney Ray called Mclean to the stand to explain the case of August, 1915. in which Dr. l.. H. French had
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-31
CONTRACTOR
 MURDERED AT
 LARSON'S BAY
Cannery Labor Contractor Is Killed by FilipinOs-Seyeral
 Stabbed

Reports were received by the mar shal's office yesterday of a murder at Larson's bay cannery, ten miles from Uyak, as the result of riot which oc- cured there August 27th or 2Sth, J. J. Cunningham, a labor contractor, having been stabbed to death by a number of Filipinos.
 Deputy U. s. Marshal Armstrong has left for the scene from Kodiak.
 U. S.. Marshal Paul Buckley and Dr. L. H. French, who are now here, were at the scene of the riot shortly after it's occurrence, being requested to gc there by officials of the cannery, dur ing the stay of the Santa Ana.
 "I found that there had been some disagreement between Cunningham and the Filipino cannery hands" said Buckley. "The fight which followed seemed to be general, as several of the cannery hands were also stabbed
 "I took big Filipino, who was sup posed to be the man who stabbed Gun ningham, before the injured man, but he said that is not the man.
 Cunningham did not realize how badly he was hurt and wanted to hush up the matter. pr. French examined him and found that he had been stabbed in the back between the shoul- ders and that his spinal cord had been so injured as to cause loss of feeling in one leg.
 "In addition to Cunningham, the second boss a Filipino, was stabbed twice in the arm and in the. back and leg. Another Filipino's mouth was ripped open by someone armed with q pair of scissors, and third had re ceived a wound in the foot from a fish pick"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-31
MARIP0SA ARRIVES
 FROM SOUTHWARK

The Mariposa arrived from the South this morning with the follow ing through passengers for Seward:
 Miss Ruth Cotton, Mrs. Geo. A. Thoreen, Earnie Thoreen, Nina Tho reen and Marie Thoreen.
 Quite a number of passengers ar rived from way ports but their names were not reported by the purser.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-31
PRICE OF WHEAT IS FIXED AT $2.20, CUT
 BREAD COST, PLAN
tBy Associated Pres. 'Dispateh)

WASHINGTON Aug. 31 - The "fair price fixing committee has fixed the price of 1917 wheat at 22O per bshel for Northwestern shipments of No. l. the Pres dent giving his approval.
 reduction in the price of bread is as result of the fixing of this price for standard grades of wheat at Chicago and Galveston.
 Under the new licensing system for flour and bread dealers which will soon be established the food admins traon expects find way to reach the small dealer and keep down prices
 Members of the price fixing committee believe that with $22O wheat it will be possible to keep the price ot a 14-ounce loaf down to five cents.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-31
PEOPLES PEACE COUNCIL" IS
 GIVEN THE RUN IN WISCONSIN
(By Associated Press Dispatch)

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 3l-A committee of the "Peo- pes Peace Council organization opposed to the gov ernments present activities were unceremonlousy elected from Hudson Wisconsin, last night where they planned to hold convention.
 The committee leaders are, now here and announce that they will start for Washington tonight to place the question of their rights hold convention before the federal authorities In they cannot find hall they propose to hold meeting the plaza in front of the cap itOl
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-31
TEACHERS READY FOR
 OPENING OF SCHOOL

With the arrival of Miss Sylvia Wold on the next boat from Seattle, the entire teaching staff for the' Sew ard school will be here. Miss Bell Wallace, the principal, is home from a summer vacation trip to Moose Pass and on to Anchorage. Miss Ruth Col- ton, who will take the third, fourth and fifth grades, arrived today on the Mariposa. Miss Edna Robb, who re- mained here during the summer, will teach the primary grades.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-31
FIRST LOAN
 BONDS PAID
Final Payment on, Liberty Loan Made and Bonds to be
 Distributed
lBx Associated Pres. pispatehl

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Nearly $400 ,000, 900 in gold was paid into the treasury yesterday in the final install ment on the liberty loan bonds.
 Approximately 1,615 million had all ready been paid and yesterdays pay ment completes the financial transac- tion, except for the actual issuing of the bonds. Distribution of the bonds is expected to be followed soon by an announcement concerning the second bond issue.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-08-31
CATCH SMALL, ACQUISITION RAISED
(By Associated Press Dispateh)

SEATTLE, Aug. 31-The government has asked the salmon packers to per cent of the pack of sock eyes and chinook salmon instead of six per cent for gov enmen use The packers also expect that the govern ment will take ten per cent of the pack of pinks.
 Six per cent acquisitions were made when large pack was expected but the Puget Sound pack is only fourth of normal The Alaska pack may be slightly above average owing to the remarkable showing of Southeast ern Alaska canneries.