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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
SENATOR BORAH OPENS BATTLE ON
NEWSPAPER CENSORSHIP MEASURE

bate of the censorship provision would con-
tnue all day.
The Republicans are supporting the
Amendment proposed by Senator Lodge. of
Massachusetts. slightly liberaizing the CEN
sorship section by limiting its prohibition
to the publication of information helpful to
the enemy. The old guard and the Pro-
gressives, needing Senator Hiram johnson S
warning that America in it's tenderness for
democracy abroad may forget democracy
at home" are standing shoulder to shoulder
against the Administration proposal, and in
dications today were they would win suffi-
cent Democratic votes to their side to beat
it, or radically modify it,
The bill in it's present form, it was pointed
out today, would confer upon the Govern
ment authority to impose censorship so
rigid that the people of the country could
be kept in the dark about the conduct of the
war in a manner befitting darkest Prussia.
Republican Senators are fearful too, that
the authority contained in the bill might be
used by officials of the Administration to
even up old scores against opposition news
papers. Many of those fighting the censor
ship section openly declared it was in direct
violation of the constitutional guarantee of
the right of free speech and press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
SEPARATE PEACE WORLD
MENACE, SAYS SOCIALIST
WASHINGTON. April 10.

Meyer London, Socialist Representative
from New York, thinks separate peace
between Russia and Germany "inconceiv-
able" even II such a peace could be en-
gineered by the Socialists of the two ma
tions.
London branded the so-caled Socialist
conference now being held as tinged with
autocracy. He is deeply suspicious of the
move. He gives three reasons for this be-
lief.
The first. he says. is that separate
peace between Russia and Germany would
retard the characterization of Europe sec
ond, that the war cannot be ended while a
tremendous engine of destruction like Ger
many" remains third, Russian Socialists
have been fed on French revolutionary
literature and would not leave the French
to struggle alone.
"All the learned Social-Democrats and
SOCIALIST Revolutionists l know certainly
will oppose to the last the idea of a sep
arate peace. They represent both extremes
Of the revolution and the moderate ele-
ment--the Laborites-as well. with them
humanity is higher than nationalsm"
London laughed at the idea of distribut-
Ing the Presidents war message in the
German trenches by aeroplanes.
They'd better be distributed here" he
said. ''The American people have not
grasped it yet"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19

The league is founded on eight declara
tions of principles:
Complete elimination of "hyphen-
ism" as 2 factor in American citizen
To conduct n national campaign Tor
a more thorough Americanization OF
all classes of citizens
To endeavor to find channel
through which every loyal American
may serve his or her country in the
national crisis.
To encourage enistments.
To undertake the raising of funds. In
cooperation with the Red Cross, to
aid the families of soldiers and sailors
at the front.
Advocacy Of national unity; TO OBJ
literate the line drawn between foreign
and native born citizens
To ruge business firms and indvid-
uals not TO discriminate against or
discharge employees of foreign birth
who have demonstrated their loyalty
to America.
To insist on policy of fair treat
ment for all foreign-born citizens.
Directors of the league are Charles T
Steinmetz, DR.. Leo II. Baekelland of Yon
kers, y. Y. "A member of the naval con
suting board Clifford Pinchot. former chic
forester of the United States Louis LON
bard, Washington author Robert n. Har
per, Washington banker; Or. Michael |
Pupin, of Columbia University; Judge viii
liam McAdoo, New York; George Semler
New York merchant; William w. Bride
Washington lawyer; Dr. Karl Won Ruck
Asheville. n. c., physician and scientist
Miss Ida NJ. Tarbell. New York writer
Judge John J. Freschi. New York. ant
Major Edward Il. Stahlman. Nashville ed
tor and publisher.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
HOUSE SCHEME TO SHIFT DRAFT
RESPONSIBILITY ROUSES PRESIDENT

are expected to pass quickly after they are
taken up, either late this week or carry
next week.
other congressional steps OF today were
introduction Of a bill by Representative NC
Keown Oklahoma. which would preVent
sale OF explosives throughout the war eH.
cept by special license. and introduction Oh
a measure by Representative Ayers. Kan
sas, making artificial speculation IN iooo-
stuffs punishable by n fine of from S5oo 10
$4,000. or sentence Of from one to hve years
or both
Shortly after the McKeown resolution was
introduced, Secretary of the Interior Lane
submitted to Representative Foster, cnair.
man of the House Mining Committee, Dill
providing for Government supervision over
the manufacture, sale and use OF all eN-
plosives
Uptown" the executive end OF the HoV-
ernment continued its war work.
At the Navy Department announcement
was made that building of warships was not
to impede commerce ship, construction sec
retary Daniels issued orders that no spe-
cial" hurry need be attempted as TO buiIdihg
of ships on the second year of the program.
The department believes that right now
merchant ships in great numbers are as
essential If not more so, than warshps'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19

Continued from Page One
Immediately, and issue no call for ,ciun
teers.
While respecting the individual view.
points OF those who oppose selective draft
President Wilson ia understood to feel tina,
this Is not an opportune time for prolonged
discussion OF details when IL is vitally
essential to the welfare of the nation to
raise an army at once.
For that reason II appears likely there
may soon be something in the nature of a
blast from the White House to jar Congress
into action.
The President is expected to resort TO his
usual method Of putting up to the country
Tor support questions on which he and
some members Of Congress differ
While this preliminary action occurred
IN the House, Senator McComber introduced
IN the Senate an amendment TO the Admin
istration measure. proposing TO raise the
army needed by calling for volunteers pro-
portionately from each voting district and
making resort to draft possible only after
the volunteer plan falls
Later in the day Senator Swanson, acting
naval committee chairman. reported for
mally his bill authorizing the requested in
crease In the marine corps of from 1900
TO $4,000, and increase In the navy per-
sonnet from $1,000 to 10000. Both bills
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
SENATE RECEIVES REPORT FAVORING
WILSON'S ARMY DRAFT PLAN

The argument of President Lincoln, used
during the Civil War in support of the
draft system, was quoted in the concluding
phrases of the report.
Discussing the bill, Senator chamberlain
said
while this measure establishes selectiVe
conscripton as the means OF raising an
army, II leaves room for the operation OF
so much of volunteer system as III our
Judgment is worthy of adoption.
ut provides for "a force of 100000 volun-
teers for filling the regular army and Ma
tionai Guard units to wartime strength
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
SCHOOL CHILDREN MAY
AID IN FARM WORK
Plan Proposed to Give Proficient Pupils
Additional Vacation for
Tilling

DR.. John p. CARRIER superintendent of
schools, Is considering suggestion from
the Board Of Education that children over
twelve years old who are proficient in their
studies be excused for the balance of the
school year IL they engage in agricultural
work
The State board in it's resolution upon
the subject suggests that children of this
age and over could very profitably till small
plots OF ground at or near their homes,
thus adding to the food supply of their re-
spective families. Teachers are urged by
the state board to aid the children in their
classes to attain sufficient proficiency In
their studies to win this addition to their
school vacation this year. Only children
who would be promoted anyway, were they
TO continue their studies until closing time,
u ID suggested, should be eligible
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19

Four Hundred Citizens Of Schuylkill
County Organize and Elect Officers

PoTTSvILLE. Pa, April 1s'--Four nun,
dred citizens of this. county, men anu
women, have organized the Potts'n'e
Chapter of the Red Cross.
The officers chosen were Or. @. H. Ha'-
berstadt, chairman; Mrs II. l.. Herndon
secretary and Mrs. E. c. Luther, chairman
Of the enrolment committee. Mrs. w. D.
Richards heads the military relief COM
m,ttee and Mrs W. T. Parson the civilian
ro,,ef committee. Jacob S. Ulmer is chair
man of the finance committee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
FARMERS SUMMONED
TO DISCUSS SITUATION

WASHINGTON. April 19.-Secretary of
Agriculture Houston today telegraphed lead
Ing farmers Of the United States to come
to Washington for a conference with him
next Monday to devise emergency measures
to meet the impending food shortage.
The farm experts called into conference
BY Secretary Houston are d. o. Mahoney,
of the American Society of Equity; II. r,
Stockbridge. Farmers National Congress |;
e. s. Barrett. Farmers Educational and
Cooperative Union; II. I. thinner, Ancient
Order of Cleaners and oliver Wilson, mas
ter Of the National Grange
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
WASHINGTON. April 10.


Despite determination of the House to
play politics with the Administrations land
defense plans for raising a selective con-
script army, the Senate late this afternoon
received from Chairman Chamberlain. of the
Military Committee. favorable report on
President Wilson's bill
The Chamberlain report denounced the
volunteer system as inadequate. extrav-
agant and Intellectual II pointed out that
the army. everybody agrees, is needed
quickly IL the nation is to he defended prop
erly, and is larger than ever asked for
under a volunteer system.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
MAMMOTH TAX MEASURE
WILL BE DRAFTED SOON
House Ways and Means Committee,
Republicans and Democrats, Be-
gin Task Tomorrow

WASHINGTON. April DETERIORATION
of the greatest direct tax bill in the his.
tory of this Government will begin tomor-
row when the Ways and Means Committee
of the House holds a preliminary session.
II was disclosed today that the committee
will proceed to the consideration of the tax
bill along nonpartisan lines. The Repub-
lican members will he called in from the
outset by the Democratic majority. Drdi.
narily no taxation measure is drafted by
the full committee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
PEDDLER HELD FOR FRAUD

y Accused of misrepresenting his status and
credentials, William Healey, thirty-two
years old, Eighth and Vine streets, who
has been going about in Kensington selling
Catholic books and crucifixes. today was
neld under $500 bail for further hearing
April 81 by Magistrate wrigley at the
'front.' and Westmoreland streets police sta.
sion.
& II was testified that Healey showed Gre
denfials from several priests and sail he
Was working his way through college The
Uolice say the man Is addicted to drugs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
War PreDents InUdsiOn
of u. s., Gerard Says

"TF WE had not gone into. this
war / am absolutely convinced
that Germany, after the war had
been won by her, or after the war
had ended as a draw, would have
come over to attack us, with the
applause of almost the rest OF the
world. James w. Gerard in speech
at Boston last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19

shower Of smalf hass f,ew ~. Fl. l
air when two big fiags were 'unfur,.S y! ~
afternoon at the General Cigar store. Ss' .nis'
pany factory 1106 Montgomery avenm. oom- ON
small flags were wrapped up in the '' fo,Ss ~
Of throng of employees when ~ neses
flags were raised. John Kolb. presidsno oie
the company. presided at the cers,,f OF
Patriotic airs were sung by the girl II'ny' my
ployes. em-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
LEAGUE FOR NATIONS UNITY OPENS
FIGHT TO ELIMINATE HYPHENISM

people, opened headquarters here TODAY
Dr. Charles p. Steinmetz, famous electrical
inventor, is chairman of the provisional di-
rectors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19

t4tff LONDON, April 10.
4 Shouts of ''Down with war;" and I'VE
want peace !" and give us bread y rang
round the Emperor's palace in Berlin on
Monday during the labor and food riots In
Berlin. says a dispatch from Amsterdam
10 the Morning Post today.
Crowds marched through Unter den Lin
Gen, the principal street In Berlin, TO the
royal palace. carrying banners inscribed with
the demands Of "war-weary people
s The burgomaster OF Berlin and the Prus-
sian food controller are comforting on the
situation. and 1t is reported that the
rations Of meat and vegetables Will soon
be increased.
In the face of these reported promises,
however, dispatches from neutral sources
continue to paint the picture OF real condi-
lions in Germany blacker and blacker A
Telegram from Geneva to the Express says:
"A neutral diplomat who has just arrived
at Geneva says that within six weeks Ger
many will be without wheat and potatoes
and the Government will have to face q
famished population"
H There has been an increase In the labor
and bread riots in Germany in the last
twenty-four hours and in the peace de-
mands. An Amsterdam dispatch says:
According to frontier reports, strikes
now exist in the German cities of Berlin,
Dusseldorf. Munich. Stettin, Altoona, Essen.
Leipsic. Aachen, Charlottenburg. Barmen.
Krefeld, Isherlohn and other cities.
"Not only have ammunition plants been
crippled. but the output of aeroplanes and
Zeppelins has been interfered wit; by labor
troubles in Dusseldorf. In addition to the
125.000 workmen who quit work in Berlin,
more than 10000 workers struck elsewhere
in Germany in sympathy"
At some points there have been serious
clashes between the strikers and the police
Socialists have taken advantage Of the in
Gustrial unrest to press their demands for
reforms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19

WASHINGTON, April 10.
THE American League for National
Unity" formed with the idea of bringing
governmental war time needs close to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-19
M CAFES
lOF BERLIN PALACE
Eobs Clamor for Bread and
Peace, Says Amsterdam
J. Report
PoTAToEs ALMOST GONE

} LONDON, April 10.
War riots are occurring in Constanti-
neple. During q demonstration in ia
Ixer Of peace German army officers
were attacked and beaten by Turkish
women, says dispatch to the Daily
Express today.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27
SEATTLE NAVAL
 TRAINING CAMP
Station Recently Established and Operating on University of
 Washington Grounds

Young men of Alaska who may bc considering entering some branch of military service win be- interested Co know thot a training station has ! jus, been established on the grounds of the University of Washington ot Seattle for thc purpose of giving a course of training to tho Naval Mli- ua divisions being formed iu tho Pacific Northwest. The Naval Mill .ita is an organization of civilians who have preference for sca duty. Members of thc Naval Militia are not subject Co draft After complet- ing thc course of training they will enter the navy service filling Che same positions and performing Che same duties aa officers and mon of thc regular navy Al thc end of Che war they will Doc returned home and allowed Co resume their civilian occu- pouons
 Naval officers consider thc site at hc University of Washington ideal for training purposes. The location is ou Lake Washington which is now accessible from Che sea for vessels of ol kinds. Tho lake gives opportunity for an kinds of boat drill. swimming exercises. hydroplauc instruction, etc.
 The location Is slightly well drained. provided with pure water, rail. street car and water transpor- tauon. complete electric light sys- tenn. ctc.
 Applications for enlistment should be made Co Commander Freeman. Naval Militia Headquarters. Smith building. Seattle.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27

performed work upon and for the benefit of each of said claims of the actual and reasonable value of One Hundred Dollars upon and for the benefit of each of said claims tho total sum expended being Two Hun drcd Dollars. That no other work was done upon or for the benefit Of either of said claims by any other person during tho said year of 1916. That said work SO performed was necessary for tho purpose of main tnining title Co said claims and keeping said locations from being forfeited. That no part of said ox- pendituro has been paid by you, and 1T you fall to pay the undersigned your proportion of such oXpcndi- mrcs your interest in said claims win become the property of thc un- dorsigucd.
 The claims referred to arc the fol- lowing;
 "Black Bear" lode mining claim, situated on Che southoastcrly side Of Sweetheart Lake adjoining the Best lode claim; said "Black Bear" claim was located in 1911 and notice of such location is recorded at page i3S of book 2O of the records of Ju- ucau Recording Precinct of Alaska, in which precinct said claim is situ- atcd
 Best" lode claim is situated on southcastcrly side of Sweetheart Lake near the outlet of said lake; located September 2Sth, 1912, mo- ticc of which location is recorded at page lO9 of book 20 Of Lodcs Of the records of the Juneau Recording Precinct of Alaska, in which pre- ciuct said claim is situated.
 The first publication of this mo- ticc is Friday, June 8, 1917.
 The last publication of this notice Is Friday. September 14, 1917.
 w. p. LASS, Co-Owner.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27
ISLAND FERRY co.
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Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27
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Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27
BITTEN BY DOG

Walter Jackson. one of the ear ricrs of tbc Daily Empire in Douglas. was assaIlcd by am old dog named "FrIU" last Friday evening and rather severely bitten in the veal of one of his legs. Marshal Johnson later killed the dog and Walter is delivering his route as usual.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27

TO SAN FRANCISCO EXPLORA-
 TION CONTRARY. A CORPORA
 TON ITS SUCCESSORS AND
 ASSIGNS.
 Take notice that during Che year A. D. 1916 thc undersigned, W. p. Lass being thc owner of am undi- yIdcd ouc.siNth interest in and of each Of thc lode mining claims below described made Improvements and
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27

For Che best and ucatcst job print ing. come Co the News office.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27

"sITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modations. American or European plan. For terms apply Co Dr. l.. F. Goddard, Souitarium, Alaska.-Adv.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27
PIANO TuNFR

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Douglas Island news., 1917-07-27
BLACKSMITH SHOP FOR RENT

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-14
RABUN NEWS.
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Rabun, Feb. 5.--Thc coldest weather
that has been in this country was Fri
day, Friday night and Saturday. Milk,
watcr-and all other liquids were froz-
en- from top to bottom OF their con-
taincrs. Country people used more
grozcn eggs in two days than they
ever will again.
There's a good deal of sickness in
our community.
Little 7. H. Dabb is very sick Ut
This writing.
Miss Cotton of Charleston is visiting
Mrs. Dr. Wclbornc for few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wolff and Miss
Martha Wolff of Shiloh section visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Sloan Mahon Tuesday.
Mr. Jack Gilliand Of Fountain Inn
visited DR.. Wclbornc Tcusday night.
Mrs Bill Mahon spent Tuesday With
Mrs. Dora Bahb Of Eden section.
Miss Nile Dabb was the guest Of
Mrs. Lizzie Check Tuesday afternoon.
Mr Calvin Check Of Piedmont IS
spending few days with his mother
Mrs. Lizzie Check.
Mrs. Sloan Mahon and Miss Mario
Mahon visited Mrs. Lawrence Mahon
Wednesday evening
Mr. Douglas West Of Fountain Inn
is al home with his mother. Mrs. Anna
West for few days.
Mr.. Palmer Roper of Mccormick is
visiting his parents for few days.
Miss Maudc Pearson Of Clinton is
visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. w. Beason
Mr. and Mrs Langdon Brooks. of
Gray Court spent Sunday evening With
Mir. and Mrs. T. r. Babb.
Misses Allicnc Baldwin and Cora
l.oasnc were visitors OF Miss Hc&cl
Bolt sunday.
Mrs Anna West, while goina up
omc sicns Friday cyoning. made a
wona stap and fell on tho ncyon
#"ouwd ana received .oyom rro&cn
FONTS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-14
TENT OF MESSAGE
SENT no GERMANY

Conforms Closely in Substance to Will
sons ADDRESS to Congress. Hand.
eel to RernstOrM.
Washington. Feb. 3.--Thc note hand
ed 10 Count Yon BcTnstorlf with bis
pnSSpOrHs, conveying a formal notif-
cation that the United States had SOW
cred diplomatic relations, conforms
closely in substance to President Will
son's address TO congress.
Sipnrd by Secretary Lansing and
addressed to Nhc ambassador. the
communication rcyicws tcrsely The
diplomatic corrcapondcncc between
The two governments since the sink
ing oG the Sussex, using the same quo
ations that were embodied by the
president in his address. 1t then an
nounces blnntly that "all diplomatic
relations between the United States
and the German empire are severed -
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-14
SHOES

See our advance
showing Of the Ia
test out in Spring
low shoes in all the
new patterns and
heels.
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