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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
STORM-ROCKED ISLAND OBSERVES THANK SOWING
 "CONSERVATIVELY"-LikE

DOUGLAS, Nov Satisfactorily be- ing the first real winter day to be experienced in this part of the coun- try, there was nothing about it to cause people to regret that Thanks giving was not a continuous per formance On the contrary the day was conductive to stove hugging and feet toasting From early morn ing-and it hasn't stopped yet-the wind howled and sou'ed and the light snow was driven from thither to thence and back again. At many
 places it was badly drifted.
 At 10: 30 in the forenoon Rev. Can on Butcher conducted appropriate
 Thanksgiving services at St. Luke's
 church where those present had no
 difficulty in obtaining seats. The
 remainder of the day was not char
 acterized by wanton hilarity. Near ly all the paint stores served hot drinks (with grated nutmeg) and they were very popular with those who braved the tempest sufficiently to go after them.
 Family dinners were generally served and, within doors, the day was one of good cheer.
 The dance given by the members of the Douglas Island Labor Union | in their hall last night was the
 Thanksgiving event, large crowd being present and most enjoyable
 time experienced by all. six-piece orchestra furnished excellent music and dancing was continued until af- ter 1 o'clock in the morning. Those
 having M. E. feet but not averse to | the pasteboards, played cards in the banquet room, the winners of
 the prizes being Mrs. Holmes and
 Leo Higley Refreshments were serv'
 ed all evening but it was clearly demonstrated that coffee, sandwich es and cake are not eagerly sought
 shortly after Thanksgiving dinners have been partaken of.
 Rev. M. L. Larson conducted ser vices in keeping with the occasion at the Lutheran Emanuel church last ! night at 7:30 when, as was the case
 in the forenoon. late arrivals had no difficulty in securing seats.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
BIG FOOD CAMPAIGN
 ON THIS AFTERNOON
 IN ISLAND PRECINCTS

DOUGLAS. Nov. 3O.-When the sir. en whistle at Treadwell penetrated the frost-laden ozone this afternoon at 2 o'clock it did not mean fire, flood or riot It means the day, hour and minute for starting a big and general food conservation drive on Douglas Island had arrived and that captains, lieutenants and their aides were about to start house to house canvass of both Douglas and Treadwell, armed with food pledge, window cards and lead pen. cils for signing the former.
 The work. having been systemati. cally arranged for, would not re- quire more than two hours to com plete and by the time the Empire is delivered this evening it will find cards in the windows of more than
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
ANOTHER BIG LOAN
 IS BEING PLANNED

WASHINGTON, Nov 30.-Plans for continuing the Liberty bond financing between periods of inten- sive campaigns, through disposal of bonds by banks and other large purchasers, have been formulated by governors of twelve reserve banks with Secretary McAdo and Federal Reserve Board. Governor believe another big loan can easily be ab
 sorbed after the first of the year and suggest the establishment of publicity bureau to make special eff forts to place bonds with farmers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
RUSSIAN GENERAL SAYS LENINS IS IN THE
 PAY OF GERMANY

LONDON, Nov. 30.-General Den ikin of the Russian army says in the Advertiser that Lenine, Bolshe- wiki leader. is in pay of the Ger man government with instructions to work for removal of provisional government, especially Minister of War Guckov and Minister of For eign Affairs Milukoff; separate the Ukraine district from the rest of Russia; and agitate an Immediate separate peace. Separation of Uk- raine would cut off Russia from Black Sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30

ninet-enths of the homes in both Douglas and Treadwell.
 Owing to the going away of Mrs. Monte Benson, one of the members of the general food conservation committee, Jerry Cashen has been appointed to fill the vacancy, the committee now being r. R. Bradley, E. l. White. O. k. Bennett. Mayor . E. Smith and Jerry Cashen. Cards not only for the food pledg es would be distributed this after
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
BIG GERMAN FORCES
 ON ITTALIAN FRONT

WASHINGTON. Nov. 30.-Cable messages received Wednesday from the Italian government bureau say that an accurate estimate of forces now engaged in Italy shows that least six Austrian and six German divisions, backed by an army esti- mated at 39 Austrian and 34 Ger man divisions, without counting Turkish and Bulgarian elements, strength of which has not so far been calculated
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
CHANGED GERMANY MONEY
 INTO U. S. LIBERTY BONDS

NEW YORK, Nov. 29-The skip per of Spanish steamer arriving at an American port ten days ago from Barcelona brought draft for $7,000 given him by a German firm in that city, which he wanted to ex- change for gold. On being told gold could not be taken from America, the captain invested the proceeds of the draft in seven $1,00O per cent. Liberty bonds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
GREECE WILL BE READY
 FOR FIELD IN SPRING

LONDON, Nov. 30.-By March Greece will be able to put an army
 of 0,000 men in the field, provided
 adequate financial assistance is forthcoming from the United States, Great Britain and France. The
 amount desired from the United
 States is less than $100.000, ,000. A big push in the Balkans by the Central Powers is looked for by mill
 itary experts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
GROUND SQUIRREL
 PROVEN A NUISANCE
 AND BE DIFFERENTIATED

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Nov. 3O- A state wide campaign next spring to eradicate the ground squirrel, which it is estimated, has cost the agricultural and horticultural in- terests of the state approximately 3O,00O,000 dollars in crop and plant losses this year, has been planned by George H. Hecks, state horticul- tural commissioner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
WITH LIBERTY MOTOR
 AIRPLANE FLYS FAST

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30. A Robbins-Schiefer combat aeroplane, equipped with new Liberty motor, attained a speed of 135 miles an hour last Thursday at San Diego, Cal. The machine climber 1900 feet a minute left the ground and started climbing within IS feet from the starting point. and came to a stop after thousand foot vol plane within 25 feet from the land ing point.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
BRITISH NAVY IS
 WAITING FOR GERMANS

LONDON. British admiralty says the royal navy is waiting for the German high sea fleet which dares not fight. The Admiralty says:
 "No German war vessel larger than a destroyer has shown itself to us 15O miles west of HeIigolarid from August, 1916, to October, 1917, when two light cruisers att tackled Scandinavian convoy"
 -~o-ee-
 THE EMPIRE--An the News All he Time. When It Is Ncws.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
p. r. A. MONDAY NIGHT

DOUGLAS, Nov. 30-The regular meeting of the Douglas ParentTeach- CT Association will be held in the assembly room at the school house Monday night when Territorial School Commissioner L. D. Tender son will address those present. A cordial invitation is extended to all persons interested in the school or the cause of education to be pres ent
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
ACCOMPANIES HER HUSBAND

TREADWELL, Nov. 20.-Mrs. P R. Bradley decided at the last hour to- accompany her husband on his hurried California visit. They got away on the Alaska Wednesday night and will be back before Christ maS
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
MUCH FACE CREAMS
 ARE BEING USED AND
 COCOANUTS ARE NEEDED

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30. = Dried cocoanuts, used as base in many face creams, soaps and beauti- flying preparations, are being rush. cd into this port from the southern seas at an unprecedented rate, to meet the demand according to ship ping men here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
LADYBUGS ARE USED BY THE FARMERS TO
 DESTROY BEAN ENEMIES

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 30.--About 30,000,000 common red ladybugs destroying aphis during the year, Mir Hecke, horticultural commits sioner, said. The heaviest demand was from bean growers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
COAL OUTPUT LESS.

LONDON, Nov. 30.-The output of coal in the United Kingdom dur ing nine months of the present year is 1S7,750,000 tons, or about 5,000,0O0 tons less than in the cor responding period of 1916.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
PROGRAM NOT REPEATED

DOUGLAS, Nov 30.-The program of the Catholic school was not re- peated yesterday afternoon as stat ed it would be, although it would have borne repeating often as it was one of the best school entertain ments ever presented on the Island.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-30
SCHOOL NIGHT

DOUGLAS, Nov. 30. = Owing to was no session of the night school last night but it will be held tonight instead.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26
Georqe Beban at Lamara

George Beban opens an engagement at the Lamara today which will con- tinue through tomorrow in Lost Tn Transit" another of his famous Italian immigrant stories. The story is by Kathlyn Williams, the famous screen star This time Mir Beban is seen as an Italian junkman who, on his rounds, one day discovers a small boy among the dirt and rags with a note pinned on him saying that whoever finds him may keep him as he is not wanted. The Italian is delighted with his find and takes him to his humble home. The "bambino' brings joy to the lowly ltal- ian and soon learns to love his foster parent. In the meantime wealthy man. whose boy has, been at an orphan age. sends for his son. Between the or phanage and his home the boy disap- pears and the father offers a large re- ward for his return. The housekeeper' a hard, calculating woman. advertises for the boy The ad is seen by one ot the Italians acquaintances and wlth the assistance of the police, the pam bino' is taken to the home of the mli- lionaire The poor Italian is heart broken by the loss and the boy is no less miserable and constantly calls Tor his "other daddy In the meantime. the real child is discovered through the death of the man who kidnapped him. The Italian learning of this. rushes to the police station and has the news phoned to the millionaire who brings both bows to the station. Asked to de-
 eide with whom she wants to co ihe little founding runs to the Itala n.s
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26

without business The hotel clerks taxi drivers and others in the combi- nation were first to learn from an in coming visitor whether he intended to leave by stage line, they said, and at once convinced him that they could steer him to the best stage line.
 The commission charged for a pass enger from Phoenix to Superior is $l. Messrs King and Beutke told Chair man Jones' leaving $2 for the stage line This is the principal reason why they wish to increase the advertised fare of s from Phoenix to Superior to S4.50, and the round trip rate of $5 to $S. The stage line men did not say whether they might expect the com mission to be raised from $1 to $50 or even higher. According to the stage line men, the commission business has cited some of the more enterprising ho- tel clerks and others from $10 to $1j a day during the height of the passenger season.
 The commission charge for passen- gers is not confined to the Union Auto Stage Line, but includes every line running out of Phoenix. The Jones' Kittle line running between Phoenix nnd Miarni and Globe is another vic tim. M. Kittle of that line told Chair man Jones yesterday. Their advertised fare from this city to Globe is $10 the same as that of every other line run ming between these two points. The commission charged by the cOmbina- tion for this trip is $3 for each passen- ger secured, leaving only s7 for the stage line. They also told Chairman
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26

Jones that they were forced to pay the commission or get no business.
 The same state of affairs exists in Globe, Miami, Ray Winkelman and at other points in the state connected with PhoenjN by stage lines, the seage line men stated yesterday The ohtel clerks, taxi drivers, expressmen and hotel runners in these towns are as well l-organiZed as they are in Phoenix, they declare. They also intimated that it was the practice of the combination to play one stage line against another. making them bid for business.
 At the conclusion of the hearing yes- terday Chairman Jones made no decis- ion, but intimated strongly that the practice of paying a commission for passengers must stop and that the auto stage lines could not list such eX- pense as a part of-the legitimate oper- ating expense of the stage lines. The stage line men declare that they cannot operate the lines at present rates and pay the commission demanded foi
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26
sTEERERo ARE GOUG|NG STAGE
 LINES, CHARGED
Corporation Commission Is Advised of Practice ill
 Arizona Which Will Be Thoroughly Investigated

A thriving business among the hotel clerks, taxi drivers, express men and hotel runners of Phoenix and several other towns in Arizona that is said to have netted some of them from $10 to- s15 day when business is good was unexpectedly disclosed yesterday at hearing in this city before the state corporation commission.
 The commission learned with sur prise that the varous stage lines that run out of Phoenix to Miami, Globe Superior, Ray, Winkelman, Hayden and other points had for some time been forced to pay commission for every passenger secured. the commission be- ing no small part of the entire fare re- ceived for the trip, and that unless the stage line men came through" to the combination, they found themselves without passengers.
 But, unfortunately for the hotel clerks, taxi men, express men and run ners, the business has become so good and the combination so we'll organized that the victims were forced to cry for relief, with the result that probably they will lose their businese which has netted them such fat picllings for sev- eral months
 The beans were spilled and the good thing given away yesterday in the of 1iceS of the state corporation commits sion when q hearing was held at the request of the Union Auto Stage Line for permission to raise rates for the trip from Phoenix to Superior The present one-way rate between those two points is $3. That is, it is the ad- vertiSed rate which the stage line is supposed to receive. They have asked permission to raise the rate to $4. 4.50. The round trip rate at present is $5. This they wish to increase to $S.
 In furtherance of their plea for per mission to increase the stage fare, MeSsrs. JudSon King and o. F. Beutke, Stage Line, recited before F. A. Jones, chairman of the state corporation con- mission, the present high cost of tires, oils, gasoline and of everything con- nected with the upkeep and operation of the stage line.
 All of this was no surprise to MT. Jones until the stage line men let slip another item of expense, that of com mission paid for every passenger se- cured. According to Mir. King and MT. Beutlle they have been gouged $1 for every passenger secured for them for the trip from Phoenix to Superior the dollar going to either a hotel clerk, taxi driver. eXpreSsman or hotel runner as a commission.
 Asked by Chairman Jones why they submitted to the charge, the stage line men replied that they were forced ta
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26
State Fair Box Sale Sets High
 Record Thur sday

One of the best guarantees the state fair management has had or an unprecedented attendance at the forthcoming exposition, November l2-l7 was the drawing for boxes at the Phoenix Chamber of Com merce rooms yesterday morning. The people turned out by scores and passers- by who were not con- cerned were impressed with the idea that nothing less than mur- der could have called such a crowd together.
 Of the 166 boxes in the grand stand at the fair grounds, 120 were disposed of by lot yesterday, and after the drawing was over there were still other applications for later place. Only 46 boxes left and two weeks to go before the big show opens. Somebody who has hitherto depended upon his rabbits foot for last hour luck is mighty apt to get left unless he changes his tactics and gets busy instanter. There is no fear that the boxes will not all be sold. but there is fear that some hitherto box hold CTS will find themselves playing for choice among the reserved seats on the bleachers.
 One reason for this gratifying sale may be that among the neces- sites of life the price of boxes is about the only thing that has not raised, but will be sold as long as they last at the old price of s25. It is believed, though. that the greater reason is that the people are beginning to appreciate that the thirteenth annual will be the lucky fair, the biggest show yet in the. state of Arizona. It will be big in exhibits, in amusement fea lures and in attendance.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26
Frank w. Hanna Probable
 New Manager of Project if He Will Accept Post; Governors Hear Reports

No water will be delivered to any land under the Salt River Valley rec lamation project by the Water Users association after it takes over the project the owners of which or their predecessor in title to which has re- pudiated the original agreement. This was decided upon by the board of gov erncrs of the association yesterday and the action is, perhaps, the most im- portant taken by the board this year. It does not mean that the association denies the water right of any of these repudiatOrs as to prior rights or normal flow rights but it will not do the de livering of water to them through the irrigation system toward which they have not paid. The official resolu- ton covering this important action is printed with this article.
 The governors approved the organ ization report made by President Orme Judge Kibbey, Secretary Charles van Der Yeer and Engineer Elliott and plans to engage, if possible, Frank w. Hanna as project manager and to ad- vance Frank Asplind, who has been chief hydrographer, to the post of sup srintendent of irrigation.
 The report of the committee on or
  agreed upon by the four men already mentioned, was unanimously approved and adopted by the governors. Per haps the principal feature of this re- port was the recommendation that a general superintendent or project man. ager be selected at the earliest prac- ticable moment. IL suggested that the association get in touch at once with desirable candidates and under this recommendation it was decided to open negotiations with Frank w. Hanna.
 Mir. Hannas Record Notable
 MT. Hanna was formerly supervising engineer of the reclamation service located here He also acted as project manager here for a time and was se- lected by the secretary of the interior 10 act as chairman of the board of survey which designated the cultivated lands eligible to apply for water rights This survey instituted the farm unit plan. the entire work done being par uCularly satisfactory to all concerned
 Following that report Mir. Hanna was selected ds the reclamation member of the cost review board. At that time and previously he had made an ex- haustive study of the physical features of the project and he has also a par ticularly wide circle of friends in this city. Before coming here he was project manager at Boise and volun- tarilv left the reclamation service to retire to his private engineering prac- tice and was twice called back to the service. Since that time he has retired his practice and farm at Ankeny Iowa. where he now is.
 Frank Asplind Promoted
 Frank AsDlind goes from chief hy- drographer to the post of superntend- ent of Irrigation He is thoroughly ia
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26
Hip Has Fine Picturs

It takes the human interest picture to stir the masses just as it takes the human interest drama to catch the tickle. show going public of New York "Wihin the Law" wasl one of the greatest dramatic successes of it's time because it dealt with people of it's time in everyday walks of life. The part of Mary Turner, made famous by Jane CoWl Margaret Ellington, Mary Ryan and other dramatic stars, is en- trusted in the picture to Alice Joyce and she gives a. finished interpretation of this embittered woman who steals from all with her wonderful brain al ways working but always Within the Law Her caution to she gang never to get outside of the law" is unheeded for once only, and brings the climax of her sad life. She hastenS to the home of the man she has married to try and prevent the robbery "her boys are about to commit, only to find her chief lieutenant standing over a dead stool pigeon of the police with a smoking pistol in his hand. The arrest of her and her men and the fight to make them tell who killed English Eddie, the informer is the real punch in this picture of so many thrills, for the third degree is shown as it never was pro- duced in even a New York dramatic show. Within the Law will not soon he forgotten by those who have seen it at the Hip during it's engagement It closes tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26

Redmond Musical Comedy company is attracting wide attention for it is quite uncommon in a musical production to have such keen comedy and brilliant song interpolations so delightfully."- blended.
 The bevy of singing and dancing maidens noted for their pulchritude as well as singing and dancing ability, prove brilliant feature of the produc- ton in their interpolated musical fea- lures: the notable song hits being, Ca rissma,' Sweet Melody of All Sad Experiences" Garden of My Heart v Nanny Blossoms Possum Party, Land of Bohemia and sixteen others
 Her Second Honeymoon will hold the boards throughout the rest of the week with matinees tomorrow and Sunday afternoons. Commencing Mon day evening and throughout he rest of the week, the new Redmond attraction will be the frothy musical concoction, "I cts Get A Divorce
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26
.REPuDATORs WILL B[ DENIED
 DELIVERY IF WATER T0 LANDS

Be It Resolved, That no water shall be delivered by this associa- ton for use upon any land the owner of which, or the predecessor in title to the owner of which, has subscribed for shares of the capital stock of this association, and who being qualified under the reclama- ton act to do so, shall have failed to file his acceptance of the pro- visions of the act of congress gen. eralIy known as the extension act, or shall have failed and neglected to make his application to the sec retary of the interior for water right in the Salt River project as prescribed by the public notice issued and bearing date January 10, 1917, or who is delinquent in the payment of any assessment or in staIIment thereof levied by this association against said land or the owner thereof.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26

miliar with the project and is account ed very valuable man.
 It is also understood that pending the selection of a project manager the present officers of the association will have charge of the work it being gen orally directed by the president secre- tary and engineer.
 The report also recommends the re- tention of practically all of the reclam- ation service employees under the civil service classification if they care to remain. Walter Ward. present project manager. leaves, having asked for a transfer already.
 The managers plan some corsoida- tions and economies under the report and the pay of the Zanjeros is also rec commended to be raised. The new sup erintendent is expected to outline econ omies for the system.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-26

arms and he is seen happily homeward -bound with his "bambino." his sweet heart and check for thousands.
 The Paramount Telegraph and the Bray Cartoon finishes the bill