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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
Omaha Live Stock

Omaha, Nebr.. Dec. s.-The live
stock market follows:
HoRs-Market lower; receipts, 81
$40: heavy, S1s.a0@17.s5; mixed, S179
lin; light, 317@1L25; pigs, S1201s;
bulk. 3l7617.10.
Cattls-Narket steady; receipts, 49,
600; steers, as@1S; COWS and heifers'
$6.50010.25: calves, $50 1850.
sheep--Market steady, lower: re-
eoio:a, $4,000: yearlings, $11.s5@1S;
wethers, $11@1250: ewes, $S611.5o;
lambs, $15.75@1675.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
PRODUCE MARKETS.
Kansas City Prod ues.

Kansas City, MO-, Dec. s.-Butter-
Creamery, 41hc; firsts. 3shc; seconds
S7Ac: packing, 31hc.
Eggs-Firsts, 44c: seconds, S0@slc.
Poultry-Hens. ne; ROSTERS 14hc;
kroilees, FAC.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
Omaha csah Grain.

OMAHA, Nebr., Dec. 3.--The cash
grain market fellows:
Corn-No. 4 white, 31456 $50; No. )
white. $1.40G1.45: No. yellow, 1850
1.60; No. 4 yellow, $1.45@1.55; No. 4
mixed, $1.40@1.42: No. mixed. $1,000
1.s5.
oats-No. white. 72672Ic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago Grain and Provisional
Chicago, Dec. 3.-The opening quo
Corn-Dec., $1,22; Jan. $1.1sh q
1.1sA: May, $1.17A @1.17H.
OatsADec,. 70h @7Oc; May, sSk @
6Shc.
Mess Pork, per bbl.-Jan., S4s.s5.
Lard, per 100 lbs.-Jan., $9455; May.
$24s2
Short Ribs, per 100 lbs.-Jan., sa5.4a;
May, $3.50.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
peor;. c.ah Grain.

Peoria, Ill, Dec. s.-The cash grain
market follows:
Corn-Market az to 1oc lower; No. 3
white, $40: No. s yellow, $3.50: No. 8
yellow. S1,hsh; No. 3 mixed, t1,7o; No.
mixed, $1.s5; No. mixed. $3.50; No.
mixed, S1.55; sample, 90@$l.4S.
Oats-Market NC higher: standard.
7307SAc: No. 3 white, 7sc No.
white, .72hc; No. mixed, 72c.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
81. Lou;. CASH Grain,

st. Louis, Mo-. Dec. 3.-The cash
grain market follows:
Corn-Track, No. 2, @1.s5f1.s9: No. :
white, $1.7s61.s 80.
oats-Track. No. :, 7s@74Ac; No. ;
white, 73N @73c.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
,St, Louis Produce.

st. Louis, Mo. Dec. 3.-Poultry and
produce market.
Poultry-Hens. lie: springs, ale;
turkeys. Csc; ducks. 1s@1sc; geese,
15h @1shc.
Butter-Creamery,l 7c.
Eggs-43@43hc.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
St. Louis Horsss and Mules.

East st. Louis, Ill, Dec. 3.-Horses--
Eastern chunks. $75@125; good South
erns, $s5@120; extra heavy draft, $3.50
@200.
Mules-16 to 1917 hands, $2ee6 ESQ:
Is to 16ls hands, S150@2c5; IA to IAN
hands, $500 lis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
New York Mouey; Clio

wv TVth WVHySyS N'VtIUU.
New York. Dec. 3.-Mercantile pa
per-5LsM5ATr
Bar silver-sbxc.
Mexican dollars-65%c.
Time loans--565%E
Call money-59o: low, 8; closing bid,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
JANEsvILLE COPS OPENER.

JANcovt1Ge SSC0 VT eN6n'
GAINESVILLE, Wis. Dec. 3.-Lakota
Cardinals won the opening basketball
game Of the local season Saturday
from the University Of Wisconsin
Reserves by the score of 81 to 20.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
Minneapolis CIoejna Grain,

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 3.-Closins
corn--No. 3 yellok. s1,so@1.s5.
Oats-No. 3 white, 73MT3c.
Flax-s3.62k@ 3ssh.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
N~v YWk a,sear.

New YOrk, Dec. Raw sugAr-
Neaninal; centrifusal s.7sc; mo'asse'
E.S2c.
Reaned-Steady.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04

5:OS Class.
December 3-Red VS.. White.
December Red vs.. Blue.
December White ". Blue.
December 10-Blue VS.. Green.
December 12--White vs.. Green.
December 14-Red VS.. Green.
4 December 17-Red vs.. White.
December ls-Red VS.. Blue.
December 21-White vs.. Blue.
December 24-Blue VI. Green.
December 26-White vs.. Green.
December 2s-Red vs.. Green.
$40 Class.
December 3-Blue vs.. Green.
December white vs.. Green.
December Red vs.. Green.
December 10-Red vs.. White.
December 12-Red vs.. Blue.
December 14-White VS.. Blue.
December 17-Blue VS.. Green.
December 19-White vs.. Green.
December 21-Red ". Green.
December 24-Red vs.: White.
December 26-Red vs.. Blue.
December 24-White VI. Blue.
The lineup of the teams 10 as fol
ows:
Red-schleicher. Daugherty, Blake
Corrick, Gillies, Menefee
Roberts and Day.
Whits-ChFistie. Hudson. Evans
Thompson, Strohauer
Boone, Sellers and Stubs.
Blue-Pierce, Eigenmann, Halter
Sontag, Ralston, Errhing, Sanford and
Perkins.
Green-Harper, Dunning. Messen
ger, Gilmore, Patrick, Ewing, Hunt
md Sturgeon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
Primary Mevsmsn,

Articles Receipts Shipments
Wheat, blu ..... -. 1,32e,000 $4,000
Corn, bu -. -. 1,23s,0o0 $4,000
Oats, bu ..... -. 1,sl1,0o0 1,43l.04o
Seaboard Wheat. so2,-
900; corn, none; oats, none.
Car Lot Receipts.
Wheat-34 cars, with 3 Of contract
grade.
corn-e1o cars. with 20 Of contract
grade.
oats-15s cars. with 50 Of cenract
grade.
Total receipts OF wheat at Minnespo-
lis, Duluth and winnipeg today were
1874 cars, compared with 1883 ean
last week and 3.219 cars the cores
pond day year ago.
Estimated cars tomorrow, ChicAgo-
Wheat, IS; corn, $40; oats. 1877.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-04
New York Produce

New York. Dec. 3.--Butter-Market
Arm; receipts, 2,5s1 tubs; creamery
higher than extras 49h @b0c; creamery
9tras, 81 score. 4Sc; firsts. ASH @4sc;
seconds, 40h case.
Eggs-Steady; receipts, 2,s21 cases;
fresh sathered extras. 5S@6oc: extra
firsts, b7Q5Sc; firsts, SAG SIC; seconds
47@53c; Refrigerator special marks,
34A @S6c; refrigerator hrsts. $50
SAC.
Chsess-.IrreEular receipts 7s4; state
nssh specials, 2s1tc; do average run
13oz3hc.
Dressed poultryIEasier; chickens
1e@3sHc; fowls, l7@27c; turkeys,
choice westerns, a2@34c.
Live pouitry-Ehsy; no prices quot
lenden Money.
London, Dec. 3.-Ear silver ON d
per ounce.
Money-3x%.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-05

GIRL PITCHER BATTLES
HER AT INDOOR GAME
ham, known intimately as THE
Tomboy'.
She is a feminine ball pitcher de
luxe.
The man player who can whip a
ball with either hand is a marvel He
who twirls a fair game with either
wing is considered a phenOm.
But this little high school girl
heaves a dazzling nine innings from
either port or starboard. She is in a
class by herself.
Around her and her two chums,
Pearl Adderly and Lucille Dixon, one
of the greatest indoor baseball teams
in America has been built.
Miss Clays is the wonder Of men
who have faced her. She possesses
that uncanny rarity, baseball sense,
and combines with it a remarkable
pitching arm and ability to cut the
corners of the place with either an
under or overland ball. She also bats
from either side of the plate.
Her admirers declare that no pro-
fessional can change his style as
readily as she can. Her famous
curve, "the bullsnake,Y so called
from it's wrigglng course, has never
been solved.
Miss Clays got her name on the
sand lots of Bingham, where she has
been playing ball since she was six
years old.
Mis- Adderley and Miss Dixon are
also pitchers. They handle the ball
confidently at critical moments. Miss
Dixon leads the team in batting.
Their team claims the amateur in
door baseball championship. They
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-05
FIRM, WHITE ARM OF GIRL PITCHER BATTLES
WISE GUYS WHO FACE HER AT INDOOR GAME

Bingham, Utah, Feb. 5.-The most
unique figure in baseball today is a
girl That's the proud boast made by
friends of Miss Adah Clays of Bling
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs, r. C. Foote, Of Aber-
deem, were among Friday shoppers
in Blackfoot.
Mrs. e. R. Talbot, of American
Falls, was a Blackfoot visitor We'd
nesday.
DR.. V. C. White, veterinarian. ad.
Fire Insurance; Beebe adv.12-52
Notary public at the Standrod
bank. adv. II
A. S. Baxter, who has been work
ing at Moreland, left Wednesday for
his ranch at Lava Hot Springs.
Bob Holley is back in Blackfoot
after scouting around the country for
several weeks on official business.
Heber C. c. Rich was a Blackfoot
visitor the first of the week, STOP
ping at the Cottage.
A. V. Thompson has assumed the
duties of of night clerk at the Cot
tage hotel.
Try our "Blackfoot Rolls" at the
Smith bakery. adv. 4Otf
Mrs. w. S. Wright was in from
Shelley this week for few days to
visit her relatives in Blackfoot.
w. M Johnson, of Rexburg, was
guest at the Eccles over Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Andrews were
down from Salmon Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Boyes, of Salt Lake City,
spent Saturday and Sunday in Black
foot, stopping at the Eccles.
Bingham Collection Agency col
lects honest debts. adv. 4Otf
Mrs. j. M. Sloan, of Pocatello, has
been spending the past two weeks
in Blackfoot with Mrs. Louis Clark.
D C. Bacon, of Montpelier, paid a
business visit to Blackfoot, Saturday,
in connection with land.
Dell Clough was up from Rich to
see the new hotel and give Black
foot the "once over" Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Balka and their
children were down from Firth, Sat
urday.
The Morden Piano company OF
Idaho Falls, the Victrola store, larg-
est stock of Victor records in south.
90 STERN Idaho adv.tf
If you want to buy or sell a good
horse come to the Red Barn. Mont
gomery Bros. adv. 2 u:
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27
FOR SALE-Miscellaneous

St-- III
1 RANGE, IL HEATERS, 2 DRESS
ers, 4 side-board, exminister car
pets, 1 kitchen table, l adjustable
dress form, other small items too
numerous to mention. L Allgood,
PIT N. University Ave. 41tf
A FINE PIANO, OR WILL TRADE
for team or Ford auto. Enquire
re- Idaho Republican. Alp
A SHEET IRON BUILDING. BUILT
over a gas pipe frame. Easy to
move to any location. Size 12x14.
Hoffman e Garvin Tailoring COM
pany. Toggery. 37tf
CANADIANcFIELD PEAS nc PER
pound, Blackfoot Potato & Fruit
Growers association, phone ":
39tf
BULL CALVES: THREE HEAD
thorobred Durhams, yearlings this
spring, and one Jersey heifer, 3
years old this spring; coming fresh
in June. T. ]. Heaton, Kimball;
address Blackfoot R. F. D. No. 3,
Box So.
STALLION; A THOROBRED I'M
ported. English shire; brown with
black legs; weighs 1900, coming
IL years old. A bargain. William
M. Dye, Firth, Idaho. 31tf
FOR SALE-Violins broken violins
repaired or taken in exchange. W.
w. Kinney. 29tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27
Observation-Disclosures

statesmen TO SELL OUR HARDY
acclimated nursery stock during
. the coming summer and winter for
this territory, Complete supplies
furnished, liberal inducements.
Cash paid weekly. Steady reliable
men can make good money. Ad-
dress Idaho Nursery company,
Weiser, Idaho. 4S-S
PARTY TO CLEAR AND PLOW SO
acres of sagebrush land. Enquire
at The Idaho Republican office. 4Otf
TEAMS FOR FLOWING AND GEN
eral farm work. Will pay $3.50
per acre for blowing and furnish
hay at cost. For details apply U.
S. Beet Seed company office, Idaho
Falls or to farm foremen. 4O-2
A PLACE ON RANCH FOR THE
summer for boy IL years old.
41tf.
MAN TO PLOW AND TAKE CARE
of garden. See Mrs. Manning East
Judicial street. Al!
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27

DR.. v. c. White, veterinarian. ad.
Mrs. Louis Anderson, Of Wapello,
was a Friday visitor in Blackfoot.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fugal, of
Shelley, were down Friday.
Mrs. Edgley, Of Pocatello, was a
Friday visitor in Blackfoot.
Mrs. H. R. Christensen, of Aber-
deem, spent Friday in Blackfoot.
H. w. Rayer, of Arco, was a guest
at the Cottage Tuesday of this week
James "A. Stewart, of Taber, put
in a few days here last week.
Miss Thora Dalton, attending the
Technical Institute of Pocatello,
spent the weekend with her parents.
Mrs. Nell Manwaring, of Grove
land, made trip to Shelley, Friday,
to visit friends.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27

FOR RENT-Country Property
so TO $50 ACRES OF IRRIGATED
land. Cash or crop rent. Reason
able terms. Call phone 281J2.
P. P. Fackrell, Blackfoot, Idaho,
Route 2. 39tf
R: G. FLEMING PLACE; 7 ACRES
good house, and barn, SIS a month
until October 1, then $12 a month
from October l to May 1. See
Fred SimOns. 40tf
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES

Advertisements under this head
will be charged for at the rate OF
10 cents per line each issue.
The Republican will not be re-
sponsible for more than one insertion
for errors in classified advertise
mantS.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27
STRAYED

THERE IS AT MY PLACE A
white male hog weighing about
40 pounds. Has been here since
October last. Elsih Bingham, R.
F. D. 8, phone 286R1. 4O5-2p
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27
PLUMBING

Grove City Plumbing company,
plumbing and heating. Agents for
Valveless Closets. Job work a
speciality. Shop under Isis theatre.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27
FOR SALE OR TRADE

FOR SALE OR TRADE-New FIVE
room bungalow, modern, reason
BILE. r. F. Quillin. box 1854, city:
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27

Miss Julia Brennan went to Mont
pelier Tuesday to spend few days
visiting.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-04-27

D. A. Jenkins went down to Salt
Lake, Wednesday morning, on BUSH
ness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
TWO STEAMERS ON WAY TO CHANNEL
 WITH PASSENGERS

SEATTLE. March 27.-Two steam CTS for Alaska are now on the way north. The Admiral Evans sailed last night at o'clock with the fol. lowing passengers for Juneau: Mrs. G. L. Patterson, Miss Hannah John son and S. Tomenuga
 Tae steamer Dolphin sailed this morning at nine o'clock with the fol- lowing aboard for Juneau: Fred lille, Adolph Hareid. W. R. Parker, Ben Benson, Albert Otteson, Mrs. J. M. Saloum, H. G. Wording, Herman Bol. anger, R II. Morris. r. M. Mullally, w. F. Harding and w. P. Painter. For Douglas: Edward Nelson. O.. A. Iverson. Frank Ziegler and Robert fastener.
 The Dolphin has 12O cannerymen also on board for Tee Harbor, Roe Point, Lake Bay and Point Ward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
----

Washington, March 27.- Every thing possible will be done by the next Congress, according to devel. opments today, that will hasten a declaration of war with Germany, if that step is necessary.
 The members of the House for. eign relations committee are now preparing a resolution which will be introduced immediately follow ing the address of the President, at the joint session of Congress, de- claring that the time has come when the United States must vim dicate decisively its honor and its rights.
 The resolution will also declare that by the submarine acts of the Germans, state of war does ex- ist. Congress will also be asked, in the resolution, to place at the Presidents disposal all means of prosecuting the war and thereby hastening the restoration of tue peace of the world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
CAPT. FRITzEN WIhE SEEK TO
 PROVE ALIBI
Former German Officer Charged with a Plot Will Fight the
 Allegation.

NEW YORK, March 27.--An alibi will be the defense of Alfred A. Fritzen. former German army cap. tain, he said. when arraigned in fed eral court to answer to the indiCt. ment charging him with engaging in conspiracy with Capt. Fritz Yon Papen, former German military at tache. at Washington D. c. and oth- CTS. to destroy the Welland canal.
 Fri2cn pleaded not guilty and, in default of $lO.OOO bail, was remand. ed to the Tombs. He said he was not in Niagara Falls on the day he is alleged by the government agents to have been there with dynamite in his charge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
Rockingham Chilled

SEATTLE, March 27.-The sever est grilling given any of the many witnesses in the liquor graft cases was received today by Chief of Pc lice Rockingham a. the hands of Federal Prosecutor Reames. The lat ter demanded again and again why, after having earlier in the month declaring that he would run the Bill ingsleys out of town, they were never arrested until after August 3Oth. although bringing in liquor by the car loads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
WILSON CoNFERS WITH
 HITCHCOCK.

Washington, March 27. - Presi- dent Wilson today conferred at some length with Senator G. NJ. Hitchcock, of Nebraska, member of the Senate's foreign relation committee, regarding his message which will be read at the joint session of Congress, undoubtedly next Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
GERMAN SOCIALIST CALLS NAMES AND
 MUST PAY PENALTY

AMSTERDAM, March 27.-A sen. tence of Imprisonment for three months has been imposed on Herr Schroeder. editor of the Amsterdam Telegraat. on the charge of having endangered neutrality of state by the publication of an editorial containing the statement: "In central Europe there is group of conscienceless rascals which caused this war"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
TAFT MAKES A
 PREDICTION ON
 LENGTH OF WAR

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March 27.- William Howard Taft in a speech here today predicted that with the entry of the United States on the side of the Allies into the European war, the war would end within the present year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
BATTLING WITH GREAT FURY ON
 FRENCH FRONT.

PARIS. March 27.-The battle of St. Quentin continues with great fury. according to the war office an nouncement here this afternoon. The French are making slow progress owing to the character of the groInd. Troops are making ferocious attacks upon the retreating Germans who are doing the same wanton destruction az they did during the Sommo re. tlrement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
STEAMER MOVEMENT and Mail Information
NoW BOUND NoRrH

NOW BOUND NORTH Princess Sophia will be due to- night at II o'clock. Has mail. Admiral Evans sailed from Seat tie last night at Q o'clock. Dolphin sailed from Seattle this morning at o'clock.
 SCHEDULED sAILiNes Despatch is scheduled to sail from Seattle today. Alaska is scheduled to sail from Seattle Friday. Spokane is scheduled 10 sail from Seattle tomorrow. Admiral Farragut is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Sun day.
 Al.Ki is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Friday.
 soUTHBoUND sAILlNGs Northwestern is expected south bound at 10 o'clock tonight. Takes mail
 City of Seattle will be due southbound Thursday at 6 a. m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
MAYOR GILL IS
 ON THE STAND
 IN OWN DEFENSE
SeattIe'S Executive Is Being Quizzed; Chief of Police Given
 a Chilling.

SEATTLE, March 27.-Mayor Hi. ram Gill took the stand late this afternoon in the liquor graft case. He is being questioned as to his ear ly life in Wisconsin. Attorney Wal ter B. Fulton cautioned him not to get tangled but to just answer the questions put to him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
NAVAL MILITIA
 WILL BE CALLED
 TO THE GOLORS
Immediate Recruiting Is To Be Ordered for United the States
 Marine Corps.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-The or, der for the immediate recruiting of the Marine Corps of the United States to the full strength of 17,4OO is expected to be issued some time today by President Wilson,
 It is also stated at the Navy De. partment that the naval militias of all states will be called out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
DECIMAL MONEY
 SYSTEM TO BE
 FOR THE BRITISH

LONDON. March 27.-The Asso- ciated Chambers of Commerce of London has decided to have intro duced in the Parliament a bill for the immediate establishment of Q decimal money system to displace the present pounds sterling, shillings and pauce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
HAYNES MAN IS
 MADE TO SALUTE
 AND KISS FLAG
DefiIer of the Stars and Stripes Makes Good Insult Given to
 Old Glory.

HAYNES, March 27.-John Schmidt was arrested here yesterday for de. filing the Stars and Stripes. Schmidt was tried before a jury in the Unit. ed States Commissioners Court yes terday afternoon and the jury dis. a greed and Schmidt was discharged. This morning the Court before dis. missing the action required Schmidt to salute and kiss the flag which he did
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
WOODEN SUBMARINES MAY
 BE CONSTRUCTED.

Seattle, March 27.-The National shipbuilding Company, of Seattle, at the request of the United States Navy Department, today submit ted a bid for the construction of 100 wooden hull submarines for de- livery, the first ten within two months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
WAR DECLARATION RESOLUTION IS TO BE FIRST
 ACTION Will Be Presented in the House Immediately
 Following the
 Message. POWER FOR PRESIDENT Germany'S Acts Are what Has Caused a State of War To Exist
 at Present.
POWER FOR PRESIDENT
WHAT DOES IT MEAN3

WASHINGTON, March 27 -Unofficial advices receiy- ed here state that the Ger man government has decid- ed that even though Con- gress declares that a state Of war exists, Germany will take the position she is not aware of the fact.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
ST. LOUIS CROSSES ATLANTIC;
 U BOATS NOT SEEN

LONDON, March 27.-Steamer St. Louis. which arrived here yesterday from New York, being the first arm ed American ship to cross the Allan tic. reports that no submarines were sighted at any stage of the voyage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, March 27.-Alaska Gold closed today at 9A. Alaska-Juneau at '.
 American Zinc at 36H. Butte & Superior at 451s. Ray at 29A.
 Chino at 47A.
 Utah Copper at III.
 Copper metal was quoted today at prices ranging from 33 to S5 for the second quarter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
FOR MEN BURROWING TO
 ARSENAL YARDS

wATERTOWN, Mass, March 27.- Two unknown men burrowed under q fence into the government arsenal yards early today and were greeted by a fusilade of shots from guards. The men made their escape.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
AMBASSADOR PAGE ASKED BY WILSON
 TO STAY ON JOB

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Presi' dent Wilson has requested Walter Hines Page to remain the American Ambassador in London until after the war ends and Mir Page is under stood to have agreed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
DEMOLISH ALIEN PLANTS.

CHICAGO, March 27-Dismant- ling Of wireless plants of foreigners, which have been discovered throughout the United States, has been ordered and Federal agents are attending to the matter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
MAY SEIZE WEALTH.

Washington, March 27. - Ten million dollars worth of stocks owned in the United States by Kaiser William and the members of his family may be confscated by the United States in case of war. This was announced here this after noon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
VAUDEVILLE STAGE
 WILL BE USED TO
 GET NAVY RECRUITS

WASHINGTON, March 27.--The United States naval lientenants will appear on the stage of vaudeville theatres at Providence, R. L, and oth. CT places, urging enlistments for na- val reserve duty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27

WASHINGTON. March 27.-Com- missioner Henry c. Hall was select ed chairman of the interstate com merce commission, following the custom of annual rotation in office
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
TWO INTERNED
 MEN ESCAPE TO
 MEXICAN LAND
Many Germans Reported Crossing Border and Going to TampiCO
 Oil Fields.

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. March 27.- Two escaped German interned sea. men of Philadelphia made their way south and crossed the Rio Grande below here and are now reported safe in Mexico.
 FL PASO. March 27.--Aany Ger mans are crossing the border and are reported making their way to the British owned oil fields at Tampico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
TOWN IS DEMOLISHED BY
 A CYCLONE TODAY

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, March 27- The town of Petrey, fifteen miles from here. was wiped out by a cy- clone early this morning. Accord ing to reports received here four teen were killed in the storm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-27
GOVERNOR OF NEW
 JERSEY HAS POWER
 FOR WAR RESOURCE

NEWARK, March 27. - The New Jersey Legislature, on adjourninG voted to give the governor full au. thorlty to use the States resources in case of war.