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Evening journal., 1917-08-02

"Ballplayersg-naw, no self-respect-
In ball player would masquerade in a
leopard skin and go out trying to emu
late Ruth St. Denis.
That's what an old-tlme ball-player
said when he lamped the accompany
Ing picture and was asked whether
he thought they were ballplayers.
But" he added, frowning, that big
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
AUSTRIAN SUSPECT NABRED.

An Austrian who was unable to pro-
duce registration card was arrested
near the Atlantic Refining Company's
plant, Philadelphia, last night. Mag
istrate Baker he'd the man, who said
he is Lcydore Urzy. 20. No. 1899 Apple
street. Wilmington, under $500 bail
for a further hearing next Wednesday.
Urzy, according 70 Atkinson a po-
liceman, tried to climb the fence about
the plant after peering through the
palings Urzy said he was fighting
mosquitoes. He told the magistrate he
had lost his registration card.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
McCrLLInN I'm AGAIN.

John McCullion, who was arrested
in the office of the American Car and
Foundry Company yesterday after
noon, was fined $40 and costs in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning, on a
charge Of disorderly conduct. When
ha was brought TO the police station
yesterday the unanimous decision of
the police was that he could out
swear" the man who first plyented
"cusg-WOrdsn
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
HARDOR BOARD CONFERS
With MAYORS COUNCIL

Members Of the Harbor Commission
held conference yesterday afternoon
with Mayor Lawson's advisory coun-
cl. when the commission explained
some work that Is being planned
looking to the improvement of the
harbor The commission also held a
special meeting last night when -
plans were further discussed. A pub
lie announcement will probably be
made by the commission shortly, rel
alive to the work that is contem-
plated.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
STATE HOSPITAL TRUSTEES.

Trustees OF the Delaware State
Hospital for the Insane met at Farm
hurst today. Five members were
present and accepted the various re-
ports. The population was repor.d TO
be 525, divided as follows: Males, 233;
females. POI; admitted during month.
males and females; died during
the month, 2 males and females.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
TAKE MARRIAeE LlcENsEs.

Magistrate Stradley has issued the
following marriage licenses Harry r.
Rooney. No. 500 King street, end
Jean NJ Norris, No. 1919 ID street:
August Blaska, No. $50 East Second
street, ami Mildred MikasRa, No. 400
East Second street: Olin Haubert.
Washington ID. c., and Anna E. Bur
ton, No. 260O Monroe Place; Charles
NJ. Price, No. 1900 Pine street. and
Lillian e. Sines. No. 1905 Pine street.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
JUNIOR MECHANICS
FIFLD SPORTS.

Members OF the Junior Mechanic
Guards, Troop A, will hold their an
nual outing and field day exercises
in Rockford Park. commencing this
evening, and continuing through to-
morrow and Saturday evenings and
Saturday afternoon. The field sports
will be held on Saturday afternoon
ending with a sham battle at $50
o'clock
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
Observation-Disclosures

Miss Elsie Mcknight of Philadel-
phia, and William d. Grifith. a VIII
mingtonian stationed at the Reserve
officers Training Camp at Madison
Barracks, New York, were married on
May 5. The young couple win make
their home in Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
ACCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

Among those treated at the Della
ware Hospital today we're:
NJ. Slkora, mashed finger.
Thomas Burke abscess.
Raymond Lewis, cut wrist.
John Hall. lacerated leg.
Miss Elizabeth Vincent, burned
hand.
Harry Wagner, OF No. 500 West Sew
enth street. was treated at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital for bruised arm.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
FINED FOR MISCONDUCT.

John F. Keller. charged in NUM-
eipal Court this morning with hav-
ing acted in a disorderly manner in
the French street station yesterday.
was fined So and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
FLOWERS FOR NEW AUDITOR.

George A. Souder, who assumed his
duties as city auditor yesterday. was
greeted on his arrival at the city build
ing today by two handsome bouquets.
gifts from Mr.. and Mrs. William E.
Douglas and Mr.. and Mrs. George G..
Souder, the latter his paient5.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
SUES FoR possFssIoN

In Common Pleas Court this morn
ing Judge Rice heard testimony in
the case OF Kasmer Gutczenski
against Joseph Wulkewicz for posses
sion of the property No. 1903 Colum-
bla avenue.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
OBJECT TO STENCIL

Various members OF the local ex-
emption boards protested today
against the stencil that arises from a
heap of rubbish which has been al
lowed 10 collect in the entrance 10 the
old Court House.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02

flnning Of the war. were either des-
'royed or captured o. driven into
aeptral ports, where they will STAY un-
III the end OF the war. Even the sub
marine warfare, as wonderful and ter
ribIe as 1t has been, has not been p
success. because Il has failed 10 do
What Germany said L would do
starve England.
And then in March OF this year
cana the biggest surprise OF the war,
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
OPERATED ON THIRD TIME.

Levy Courtman William IT. Purks
today went under a third surgical
operation in Philadelphia. It was re-
ported successful, and he is expected
to return home next week.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
GRANGERS' PICNIC.

Members of West Brandywine
Grange arc holding their annual picnic
today at Washington Heights A large
turnout Of members was present.
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
GRANT LETTERS ON ESTATE

Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown
has granted letters testamentary to
Rebecca Ephraim on the estate Of
Max Ephraim
Evening journal., 1917-08-02
guys face looks familiar. d

guys lace looks FAMILIAR. "
Sure It did.
THAT big guy" is none other than
Larry Mclean, former first string cat
cher Of the Giants and Reds, six feet
six in leopard skin or bathing suit and
a little longer in spikes and spangles.
The other is Walter Bennett, form
erly a Pittsburg Pirate.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
"DlAMoND FROM THE SKY"
 GRAND CLIMAX TONIGHT

The closing chapter of the all popu- lar serial will be thrown on the screen tonight. No big picture ever designed comes to a more spectacular and glorious finish. It Is not only force fully original but in it's entirety a masterpiece of dramatic screen con- snuctioon. Every tangled and knotty problem is wildly exposed in tonight's rand finale-a joyous ending that will arouse the emotions of any audi eace. There is not tagging moment and the suspense is sustained from .he first scene 10 the last. Tomorrow night "The New Adventures of J. Rufus Walllngford" built for laughing purposes only--Watch this.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
SECRET SERVICE MEN UNCOVER GERMAN THREATS TO CARRAMzA; C0MSPIRACIEs
 UNCOVERED AND REPORTS SEIZED

strength by exposure and the German plct is declared to have been com pletely frustrated.
 The arrest yesterday in New York of pr. Sakunna, German, and Dr. Chalk 10 berty, Hindu, by federal authorities was brought about by information that came from papers seized In the office of s. Wolf von Igel who was the leader of the plot to blow up the Well lend Canal in Canada Won Igel was the packer in a financial way of the two doctors in their mach!nations against Great Britain.
 Reports of Lieut. Robert Fay of the German army. who was sentenced to serve & term in the penlntentiary at Atlanta for plotting to destroy muni tion ships and who made his escape sometime ago, have been seized. Fay after his mysterious escape succeeded ia making his way to Mex leo where he has since actively en- gaged in conspiracies against the Un- tied States and for the benefit of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
WILL SON PERSONALLY TAKES HAND In THE FIGHT FOR CL0TURE
 RULE IN SENATE DEBATES

he summoned to :he White House Senators Reed of Missouri. Owen of Oklahoma Walsh of Montana Swan- Gon of Virginia, Hoke Smith of Georg- la and James of Kentucky. He asked them to come for a conference on the oloture rule, the method by which the rule should be adopted In the senate.
 While 1t was announced tha: there would be no special session except for the purpose named, 1t Is thought that when once the cloture rule has been
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

ing his outrageous desire to shine as world peace maker.
 He Is declared to be a pedagogie charlatan elevated to his high position by a series of mischances. During thc whole course of the war he has shown himself to be a time server and politician instead of the statesman and man of action tha: his country has needed. He has been afraid to act or speak decisively when various great crises appeared and at last wfen there was no special urgency he weakly severed relations with the only nation on earth on which America could have relied for help against the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
international Nsws Ssrvice,

NEW YORK. March 7.-The papers today are devoting large space to the German Mexican situation. Ameri- can secret service men are at work now all over the United States and In Mexico as we'll and some of their work has uncovered many things giv- CT to the press today for the first time. Much of this information has come to light through the seizure of letters and reports of spies and con- spirators. It Is announced that Car ra1za was thres tened with a revolu- tion worse than any yet seen in Mex. leo unless he yielded the demands of Germany and agreed to make war on tho United States as a German ally and with the aid of large numbers of trained soldiers which would be pro- vided.
 This threat has been deprived of its
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

BERLIN, March 7.-The press of Berlin and other large German cities have for two days indulged in ex- trcme severe criticism of President Wilson. They all agree that he has been dscredited by a strong party in America which is opposed to war with Germany and her allies.
 Wilson's request for more power from the American congress is gener- ally denounced as puerile and the t! !ck of a politician. He already had ,he power he requested by virtue of his office which includes the headship of the American navy and army, and he tried at one and the same time to
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

it was stated, for the sole purpose. outside of the customary coflrmatoin rule of cloture similar to that In force in the lower house and in nearly all the national parliamentary bodies in the world.
 The Presiden. is said to feel very strongly the necessity for such @ rule and is certain to throw the entire weight of the administration in favor of It's adoption.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
GERMAN PRESS CRITiCISES WILSON
 DECLARING HIM DISCREDITED AT HOME AND
 MOST UNJUST MAN EVER HEADING NATION

feel GU: the pulse of congress and to enforce his will on that body. He failed in this. the papers say. because the legislators of America know that the great body of the people do not favor war with Germany because there has been no cause for war.
 The Lokal Anzeiger Is the most pronounced of all the Berlin papers in severe denunciation of President Wilsoa.
 It calls hiA, the most unjust and dis honest man who ever occupied the head position of a powerful nation.
 This paper says that Wilson has used the utmost arrogance in further
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
International News Service.

WASHINGTON. Mar. 7.-President Wilson has personally entered the tight to have the cloture rule adopted by :he senate which will prevent in the future any such f1libustering as oc- cured during the closing days of the last session and which has taken place many times previously whereby one or two men have been able to prevent the passage of measures strongly up- held by the majority.
 The present extra session was called
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
SECRET SERVICE MEN INVEST|GAT ING GERMAN
 EXODUS TO MEXICO

States.
 The secre: service men now here are gathering the facts relative to that exodus and it is believed that other centers of German population are un- der the same surveillance.
 II can only be conjectured wha: use the government intends to make of such information when 1t Is finally tabulated There is possibility that the new espionage and conspiracy law will be invoked.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
MARTIN AS MAJORITY
 LEADER IN THE SENATE

WASHINGTON. March GA cau- elect Thomas Martin of Virginia as majority leader In the Senate to take the place of Senator Kern who failed of reelection.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
ARTILLERY
 EXCHANGE ON
 LONG FRONT

BERLIN, March Tt Is officially stated that the entire eastern front from the Black to the Baltic seas has been the scene of lively artillery fire during the past twenty four hours. Germany has occupied new positions or the Verdun front at Cauriere and in the Woods In the past two days fighting. During last night the French attacked here in heavy force and were ropulsed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
PRESIDENT DECIDES TO ARM MERCHAN MEN BY
 GREGORY'S ADVICE

tc grant the powers demanded it is now considered the best course for the president to take and he so informed democratic leaders of the senate to- day.
 I. is understood that the necessary instructions will be issued to the var ious departments very soon and that American merchant ships will put to sec in the future with naval guns fore and aft and with full compliments o1 mon to handle them.
 Calling Cards at the Nugget Office
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
Special to the Nugget.

JUNEAU, March 5th.-The senate resulted In a deadlock in .he attempt to effect a permanent organization. J. R. Hickman of Ketchikan was chosen temporary chairman but fur adjourned until Wednesday,.
 In the house a permanent organiza- tion was effected very easily by the election of Luther Hess of the Fourth Division as speaker and A. H.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

the necessity of a special session 70 pass measures which failed because of the filibustering including the armed neutrality measures.
 The President Is known to be of the opinion that his influence In world politics would be greater if he were duly authorized by congress with :he power that he asked for. The indi- cations stronght point to the adoption of the cloture rule.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
International News Service.

International News Service.
 WASHINGTON, March 7.-It was definitely decided today by president Wilson that American merchantmen will be armed by the government re- gardless of submarines. barred zones, or other obstacles.
 Attorney general Gregory's opinion, which was presented in its final form to the president today after consulting many authorities on international law, completely decided the president to this line of action.
 In spite of the failure of thc senate
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

of the civil war has the secret service Of the country had so many men at work Nor has there ever been such need of their services, k is said on high authority.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

You should keep posted on the wnr and international and local newS of the day by subscribing for the Nome Daily Nugget. x2.Q0 per month
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
Pacific News Service.

ST LOUIS, Mar. ', Twenty nine federal secret service men are here for the purpose of checking up the names of Germans who have gone to Mexico from the latter part of Jan uary up to the present.
 There was reported to be q steady and unobtrusive movement to the Mexican border of Germans who it Is suspected intended to take part in the projected invasion of the United
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
GRAVEST IRISH SITUATION
 SINCE DUBLIN REBELLION
t.'srnational News Service.

International News Service.
 LONDON, March 7.-The gravest So i'd to now exist in Irish affairs fol- lowing meeting of the home rule party. Several Irish leaders will speak this afternoon in the house of commons.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

NEW YORK March c. The totals of losses due to submarine attack as announced officially in Berlin can hardly be credited here as there have been no such losses mentioned by
 The German report may be correct, cable dispatches.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

Germany.
 He is constantly watched and ham, pered by United States and British agents. Never before In the history of the country even during the dark days
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
MINERS HOME CLUB DANCE.

The Miners Home Club will give a dance Friday, March, 3 at 9,P. M. Adm 70 cents, ladies free.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

BERLIN, March Tt is officially seated the ships punk by sAbmarine at..cks in the A ,antic o'- Ill. North sea, and Mediterranean du.trs the iist .hree days of the present month aggregate the enCrmous tc.nl o' two hundred and toAr thousand tea
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
GERMANS ANNOUNCE ENORMOUS TONNAGE
 SUNK IN THREE DAYS

however, for 1t is probable that only small portion of the losses have been given out.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

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yellow peril which continually faces lie United States on the waters of the Pacific.
 The Lokal Anzeiger concludes It's of Wilson by saying that hls inaugural address was shameful in ita lack of dignity. and expressions of outraged personal pride.
 NEW YORK, March 6.-The agree. ment in tone of the German papers in their criticisms of President Wilson Is taken here to mean shat they are of fcially inspired and that Germany ln. tends to avoid cause for war.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07
TERRITORIAL SENATE
 OEAOL0CKED; HOUSE
 ORGANIZES FOR WORK

Ziegler of Juneau chief clerk. Willard Murane, son of Judge Murane former ly of Nome. was chosen as messenger.
 After organization the house ad- journed as a mark of respect to the memory of John G. Held, deceased. of the first division who had been a member of the house and was re- elected to the present legislature.
 For hosiery and underwear that will give good wear see Miss Oestrich.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-03-07

Visiting Cards at 'ns Nugget offios
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
AMATEUR THESPIANS
give BENEFIT PLAY
The Piper" Rendered by Elizabeth B.
Brown School.

Fifty boys and girls, with their teach
ers, took part in a benefit performance
FRIDAY night when The Piper" a four
act play. was presented by the Chevy
Chase Dramatic Society of the Elizabeth
B. Brown School, in the assembly han of
the Business High School.
The play was staged under the manage
ment of Miss NJ. z. Alton, a teacher in
the Elizabeth Brown School. Miss Marion.
also a teacher in the school. took tho
part Of the Piper. and Miss Loci T Rose
that Of Veronika- Music was furnished
by the Bureau Of Standards Orchestra
The Elizabeth B. Brown School at Oon-
necticut avenue and Mckinley street now
occupies a building which is entirely too
small TO accommodate 100 pupils I'm It Con
gress recently appropriated $1,000 toward
building fund which the school Is now
endeavortng to raise. An eight-room sd-
clifton to the present building is being
planned, and an auditorium with a seat
ing capacity Of about 100.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
ESSAY PRIZE GOES
TO HAROLD F. STOSE

William V. Cox, chairman Of the corn-
mittee Of Judges Of prize essay com
petition Of the Sons OF the Revolution in
the District Of Columbia. has announos<
that after an examination Of the b>r.
esssys received from rs public and pri-
vate schools Of Washington hb oor,-
mittee has awarded TO Harold r. stose.
OF Central High School, the gold medal
for the best essay on The Western Cam
paign Of George Rogers Clark and the
Early Territorial Expansion of The United
States"
This medal. on public display at Berry
& Whitmore's jewellers. Will be publicly
presented by President Wilson at Ne
mortal Continental Hall on THURSDAY
morning at 1870 O'Clock, al the Joint pub
Tic exercises OF the National Society.
Daughters OF tine American Revolution,
the Sons OF the Revolution in the District
Of Columbia, and the District Of Columbia
Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
u. S. NOT TO DICTATE
ROAD SPECIFICATIONS

The Secretary Of Agriculture gave out
a statement yesterday TO refute the re
port that States desiring to obtain money
for roads under the Federal aid road act.
which appropriates SIS. 900 900. must build
only expensive roads, and to make II clear
that no particular kind OF material will
be required or favored by the Department
Of Agriculture to the detriment Of other
materials.
There is not the slightest truth IN soeh
a report" said Secretary Houston This
department which is CHARGED with the
administration OF the Federal aid road
act, has placed absolutely no restrictions,
either direct or implied. upon the kinds
OF highways TO be constructed"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
old dutch MARKET
PURCHASES ABATTOR
R50.0O Pian; Al Fyedsnck. Nd.
Bought b. Growing Cooperation.

bought b. Nro'rng Corporation.
During the iaEt week the Old Dutch
Market purchas ID from the Frederick
City Absttoir Company the sbattoir end
packing plant at Frederick. Nd. This
plant was built in 1911 at cost of about
ssSo.9oo. The property was built. owned
and operated by a group OF the leading
bankers and professional and business
men OF Frederick, and is one Of the finest
pacl1ing-house properties in the East
The rapid growth OF the old Dutch
Markets business in Washington made IL
advisable for this company TO have a
ps cking plant at which - could carry on.
on a large scale, the curl and manufsc-
turing Of meats for fits various markets.
Numerous sites were considered. and
Frederick was finally decided upon be-
cause Of its location in the heart OF the
Maryland. Virginia and PENNSYLVANIA
stock-raising and dairy section.
Frederick. Washington and Carroll
counties in Maryland Franklin and
'd5ms counties In Pennsylvania: Berke-
y and Jefferson counties in West vir-
;lDia. and Loudoun County In Virginia
are the natural supply counties on cattle.
calyNs. hogs, lambs and poultry .or
Washington. With a plant located in the
heart Of this territory. Washington may
be provisioned each day with an abundant
supply Of high-grade meats and poultry.
The plant is now undergoing an over
hauling. and government inspection will
be installed there early in March. The
Department o. Agriculture will assign
two or three inspectors. as may be need
ed. and will create a separate station OF
the meat inspection bureau at this plant
In Frederick. Very considerable interest
Is being shown in this venture by the
livestock raisers and farmers generally.
The Old Dutch Market is planning an ex-
tcnsive development OF its business this
wear
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
URGES DISEASE PREVENTION.
DR.. Joseph Murphy Addresses EN-
ery-EcLington Association.

DR.. Joseph Murphy, director Of medfcal
instruction at the Emery School, spoke
on training children in order to prevent
diseases, at the regular monthly meeting
Of the Emery lexington Home and School
Association, held Friday night at the
Emery School
Mr.. Bay, Of the firm OF Underwood a
Underwood. told Of the possibilities Of chs
use Of the stereoscope I'm school work. DR..
Ella Fales, president of the association.
introduced the speakers. A violin solo by
George Eberle and a recitation by Cor
rine Morgan completed the program
The Washington herald., 1917-02-18
WILL ENLARGE SKATING POND.

Because ice skating has become such
a favorite sport at the National
geological Park, Superintendent Ned
Hollister. OF the Zoo, will endeavor 20
have the part of Rock Creek now
used as a skating pond enlarged &c
accommodate larger crowds.
The present skating pond at the
Zoo" will be enlarged at least one
third by the proposed plan of taking
away the numerous islands in the
lake" which are more or less in the
way OF the skaters. To obtain funds
for the project. Superintendent Hol-
lister plans an economic campaign
which he hopes will yield a sufficient
surplus over the necessary expenses
At the Zoo