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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
Senator Works Pessimistic.

The venerable Senator Works OF Cal
ifOrula. who is going to retire on
March 1, denied that he was a pcssi'
mist IN his recent swan song speech.
but no one could hear or read his re-
marks without feeling that he saw
grave dangers ahead for the govern
ment Works was particularly critical
of presidential encroachment upon the
rights and powers Of congress and laid
about him in msty manner when crit
icisiug the acts of recent admnistra-
lions in this regard
Cleveland was one OF the FIRST no
torlous offenders Of presidential inter
ference with legislation when he used
the power of patronage and every 9th
cr power the administration possessed
10 force a repeal OF the silver purchase
law Mckinley INA his gentle way was
able to make congress come 10 his
terms mt any time Roosevelt was the
most pronounced man of modern times
20 force his win upon congress until
the present administration President
Tatt was very lcuicut with congress
ana let il do about ms 1t pleased aud
was one of the worst defeated men
that ever ran for two terms. Wilson
more than any other man that ever
was In the White House exercises con
troll over congress. and Il is evident
TINT the people Ike IT,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
Humphrey WIN Be Missed.

The house of representatives is so.
Ing 70 miss q very active man when
the next congress couveneS William
+ Humphrey of Washington has been
very quiet SO far this session. but he
has been one OF the most active men
ia the past few years that congress has
Known Humphrey retired from the
house TO run for the senate. bur he
conld not overcome the popularity of
Senator PoindeXter I'm Washington.
and SO he retires 10 private life
Sitting Down on Commissions.
There is every indication thar con.
-reSs particularly the house OF repre-.
ieuiarives. would ike 10 dispose of
ud eud some Of the commissions that
have been IN existence SO long. Al
effort 10 extend the commissions and
give lame ducks in congress Jobs on
them has met with serious opposition.
aud there may he reform In this par
tlcuiar line OF government At the
me time commissions have seen on
increase for sevessl years past
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

Congressman Oglesby. who repre-
SCENTS part OF the Bronx aud part OF
Westchestcr comfy. in New York. was
returning from a trip 90 Florida. and
he listened ia two men who discussed
river ana harbor improvements. The
men spoke Of one stream where ap-
uropriauous are made every time there
IS a river and harhor bin. and one OF
them said that It never could he made
e0 that boats could doat on II unless
IL WHs dug deeper and "A canal made
The other man remarked something
about the removal Of the snags and
stumps, for which the appropriations
We're expended. and then rather indig
Htutly remarked; An that does is TO
spoil the fishing The fish In Georgu
like to lie around the roots of those
suags ana >tumps. and IL takes mighty
good fishing TO get one Of them with.
0ut fauliuv the line"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
tad 20 Examine the Soil.

Members of the house who have
been trying 90 gct loans under the new
tacm loan act have found that before
boards viii make loans on farms ex-
animation NJ the soil has to take place
10y 0u ageut of the department Of Rg
rlcuture to see whether the land Is
valuable enough TO grant the loan.
Some Of the men from the Mississippi
valley states where the soil is the
Richest iu the world are quite indig
cam over This feature OF administer
lnA the neM nN
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
KAISER AT THE FRONT ADVISES
 WITH THE MEN
Praise Those Troops on Arras Front and Gives Them a Line for
 H0pefuIneSS.

COPENHAGEN, May 3i-K cores. pondent of the Berlin Tageblatt re ports that Emperor William, during his recent visit to the Arras line, advised with delegations from troops on the line and he thanked them with evident emotion for their heroism in meeting the French at tacks, and said in part:
 "The decision line lies near at hand. You will turn it in our favor as you have on every previous occas- ion, because you realize what you are fighting for. the future of your children, your grandchildren, the flu ture of your beloved fatherland. We will continue to fight until we are in complete victory against those who have attacked us
 The Tageblatt further quotes the Emperor as saying: We are espec- tally watching overhead to frustrate an enemy attack
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
STEAMER MOVEMENTS AND
 MAIL INFORMATION
NOW BOUND NORTH

Prince John is expected from the south tonight or early to- morrow morning. Does not bring mail.
 Despatch is scheduled to arrive from the south Saturday after noon. Does not bring mail. Admiral Watson is expected from the south at a. m. Has one days mail. Princess Sophia is expected from the south tonight. Has one days mail.
 SCHEDULED SAiLlNGs Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Alameda is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Admiral Evans is scheduled to sail from Seattle Monday. Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday.
 soUTHeoUND sAILlNGs Admiral Farrasut is expected to sail southbound next Monday. Mariposa is scheduled to sail south next Sunday. City of Seattle will be due sopthbound tomorrow after noon at o'clock. Takes mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
AMERICANS AT LIBERTY
 SAYS KAISER
German Government Says No Truth in Reports u. s. Citizens Are
 Being Held.

BERLIN, May 21.-The foreign of flee emphatically denied assertions alleged to have emanated in the United States that Germany is inten- tionally holding Americans desirous of leaving the country. Their de- aarture. it was explained. was de- layed, solely by official routine, which, in view of existing circum- stances. svas-~ naturally slow of. no. ton, even subjects of neutral coun- tries, as well as Germans desiring to cross the frontier, being without ex- ception called on to secure permis sion from the police and military
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
EXPULSION OF
 JEWS STOPPED
 BY THE KAISER
Germany Fears Comment of the WorIds and
 Orders Are
 ReSCinded.

COPENHAGEN, May 31.-Accord- ing to information received here in Zionist circles from Palestine, the Turks have twice given orders for the evacuation of Jews from Je- rusalem, but the orders each time were suspended owing to represen- tations from the German govern ment. which feared for the safety of Shrines and other holy places and still more the effect upon the world of public opinion on the or der of expulsion. However the or der is still hanging over the heads of the Jews.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
NAVAL BATTLE BEING
 OBSERVED TODAY
English and the Germans Are Holding Memorial Services for Those
 Who Died.
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 LONDON, May 31.-Both Eng land and Germany are celebrating tod:.y, victories in the battle off Jut- land year ago today. Memorial services were held throughout Eng land for those who died in the na- val battle.
 The battle off Jutland was the first and practically the only naval conflict of the present war The German warships left the Kiel and engaged the British fleet in the North sea.
 Even today both Germany and Great Britain are making claims of the number of warships sunk, neither agreeing with the other
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
Interstate Commerce Has Found that Practices of Discrimination
 Discontinued.
RATES ARE NOT UNJUST
Complaints Were Made by Former Delegate to Congress and Firm
 of Fairbanks.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The complaints that the steamboat and railroad rates in Alaska were un- just and discriminatory, and large shippers favored, were dismissed to- day by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The complaints were filed by James Wickersham and the Sampson hardware Company of Fairbanks.
 The commission found that spe- cial contracts were entered into by the large mining and canning inter- ests and were discriminatory but these practices were discontinued eight months ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
WILL WEAR SAME
 DRESSES NEXT FALL

EUGENE. Ore, May 31.- The University of Oregon Wo- mans League pledged it's 400 members by resolution to re- turn to school next fall with the same dresses they now have. The resolution declares for a program of economy in dress and living" The action was taken in view of war con ditions and the necessity for the conservation of the na- tions supply of clothing as we'll as food, it was stated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
LATE CABLE NEWS

TORONTO: w. E. Frazer. of Winnipeg, Canadian aviator, and Cadet Lieut. Vernon Castle, avia- tor and instructor, miraculously es- capped death at the Royal Flying Corps Training Grounds when their machine fell.
 PARIS: In the last few days some of the most desperate air bat ties of the entire war have been waged One or two of these have been fought nineteen thousand feet from the earth.
 COPENHAGEN: Eduard De Res zke is dead at his estate in Poland.
 ROME: A British biplane, with five persons on board, arrived here yesterday direct from London hay ing stopped only at Paris, Turin and Pisa on the way.
 SEWARD: This city is contem- plating municipal cold storage plant because the new San Juan plant is offering only five cents per pound for halibut. Fish under ten pounds and over so pounds bring only two and one-half cents.
 AMSTERDAM: Dr. Gustave Az ross, leader of the German Nation al League, has been elected Presl- dent of the Lower House of the Au- strian Parliament.
 WASHINGTON: Declaring that the day will come when the allied countries will be proud of their suf- fering, Prince Undine delivered a stirring address to the Senate to- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
COMMITTEE WILL
 TAKE CARE OF THE
 U. s. WAR CAPTIVES

WASHINGTON, May 31.-German prisoners in the United States will be treated humanely, however Amer jeans who fall into the hands of the enemy may fare.
 The government has just recog- prisoners and prison labor as a re- lief society to see that captives here do not suffer. The committee has appointed special committee on internment, which includes Adolph Lewisholn. William H. Childs, Ray mond B. Fosdick, George w. Wick ersham and Joseph D. Sears.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
EIGHTEEN KILLED IN CYCLONE IN A
 TOWN IN MISSOURI

POPULAR BLUFF, Mo, May 31. Eighteen were killed in cyclone which passed through the town of Chaony early this forenoon. Warn ing had been given of the approach ing storm and the residents were prepared. The property damage Is reported to have been heavy. Wires are down and relief has been sent in automobiles, doctors and nurses being sent to Chaony.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
HEAVY PENALTY
 UPON bELCIANS
 BY THE GERMANS
Fines and Imprisonment if They Dare To Pick up ProCIamations
 of AViatOrS.

HAVRE, May 31.-A fine of 10,- 900 marks and three years imprison- ment are the penalties imposed by the German authorities on Belgians who dare to pick up any proclama- tions of objects of any nature dropped by the Allied aviators in the invaded territory Copies of the penalties have been distributed throughout Belgium according to of ficial advices received here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
ONE MAN IS ARRESTED.

Haskell, Tex, May 3l.-W. A. Bergfeld, United States mail car rier, was arrested here this after noon on a charge of threatening to kill President Wilson. Bergfeld is not insane but has been talking late ly and the Federal authorities have him now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
TROUBLE FOR SOCIALISTS.

Minneapolis, May 3l.-The Young Peoples Socialist club will be ar- rested to a man if they follow out their threat not to register next Tuesday. The Federal authorities sent this information to the organ ization today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
ALL MUST WORK IN w. VA.
 IF THEY'RE AGED 16 TO GO

CHARLESTON. w. Va. May 31.- Every able-bodied citizen of West Virginia between the ages of 16 and 60, must work at least thirty-six hours a week under law passed by both houses of the Legislature. The measure includes persons hay ing incomes and who have no specif- ic employment. It is to become operative in thirty days. The penal ty for violation is forced employment by counties or municipalities.
 The bill was urged by Governor Cornwall as war measure.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
WANT AMERICANS ., TO ENLIST WITH
 THE AUSTRALIANS

LONDON, May 31-Minister of Defense Pearce in the Australian cabinet has opened negotiations to determine if the United States will permit Americans in Australia to en- list in the Australian army, says a dispatch from Melbourne.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
THAW GOES TO ASYLUM.

PHILADELPHIA. May 31.-Pres- ident Judge Martin, in Common Pleas Court has signed a decree authorizing the removal of Harry K. Thaw to. the Pennsylvania hos pital for the insane, in this city
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
WAR TAX WILL BE
 PLACED ON COFFEE
 SUGAR AND COCOA

WASHINGTON. May 31.-The Sen ate Finance committee today decid- ed to provide in the war tax bill an item to raise $SO,00O.0OO by a consumption tax of cents a pound on coffee and tea, and one half cent on sugar and cents on cocoa.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
FRENCH SOCIALISTS TO
 BE ALLOWED TO GO TO STOCKHOLM CONVENTION

PARIS, May 31.-The govern ment has decided to permit French Socialists to attend the Internation- al convention of Socialists at Stock holm on July 18th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
NORTHWEST MAY GET GOVERNMENT
 AVIATION BASES

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Secre- tar yof the Navy Daniels has made recommendations for aviation and Coast and suggested the following $375, ,000 for an aviation base at Bremerton, Wash, and $300,000 for aviation bases at Ediz Hook at Port Angeles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
SHEvLIN'S WIDOW ENGAGED

NEW YORK, May 31.-The en- gagement was announced here of Mrs. Thomas Shevlin, widow of Thomas Shevlin, the famous Yale football player, to Marshall Russell, of Winchester, Va.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
PACIFIC COAST IS
 ASKED FOR BIDS ON
 LARGE LUMBER ORDER

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Major General George W. Goethals today requested lumbermen of the Pacific Coast to immediately submit bids for 0.00O,O00 feet of ship-build ing timbers with an option of 67.- 000,000 more.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
THREE ARE ARRESTED.

New York, May 31.-Owen Cat tell, Columbia University student, son of Prof. Mckay Cattel, of Co., lumbia; Chas. Francis Phillips, a student and Eleanor Wilson Parker were taken into custody by govern ment agents today while rounding up anti-conscriptionists. They were speakers at meeting of the First American Congress for Democracy and the terms of peace were bitterly denounced, also the selective law.
 "The conscription act is both i'm moral and constitutional" as- serted Daniel Kiefer, 2 prominent Cincinnati single taxer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
BRITISH PAY
 SEVERELY ON
 ARRAS FRONT
Over Hundred Thousand Casualties During the Month of May on One
 Battlefront.
SANGUINARY FIGHTS ON

LONDON, May 31.-The war of fee anonunced today that the cas- ualties for the month of May on the Arras front will total 112,233, killed wounded or missing. The casual ties on the other fronts have not been estimated
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
TONS OF BEANS HELD

LYNCHBURG, Va. May Silt is estimated that 734,000 pounds of beans are held in storage here by specualtors. Storage warehouse men refuse to disclose the identity of the owner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
LOSSES BY SUBS BEING REDUCED
 ON ENGLISH COAST

LONDON, May 31. -- Eighteen British vessels of more than l,60O tons were sunk during the. past week, it was officially announced by the Admiralty today. These figures are for the week ending last night. and two fighting vessels were also sunk during the week according to the statement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
SEIZED GERMAN
 SHIPS GIVEN TO
 NAVY DEPARTMENT I

WASHINGTON May 31.-President Wilson, by an executive order turn ed over to the Navy Department, five German merchantmen to be used as converted cruisers, and eight to- be used as colliers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
FOOD SITUATION IN
 GERMANY IS IMPROVED

WASHINGTON, May 31- Americans lately arrived in Switzerland from Germany, re- port the food situation inn proved, because spring veget- ables now are available. To the American minister of Berne the Americans express ed belief that Germany will be able to hold out until re- lief is brought by the next harvest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
PRIVATE PROPERTY
 MAY BE C0NFISCATED
 BY RUSS GOVERNMENT I

PETROGRAD, May 31.--The Pro- visional government is seriously considering the confiscation of pri- vate property as result of the fail ure of the government war loan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
CIVIL WAR IS AGAIN NEAR 4
 BREAK IN CHINA
Several Provinces Have Declared Independency and Ask Dissolution
 of Parliament.

TOXIC, May 31.-Civil war is again threatening in China, accord ing to advices received here today by government officials. These ad- vices came from Pekin and state that several provinces have declared their independency and that the governors were demand ing dissolution of Parliament.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
AMERICAN EFFICIENCY
 EXPERT IS CALLED
 IN BY THE MExiCANS

WASHINGTON, May 31. - Henry Bruere. efficiency expert, has been called to Mexico City to reorgan- ize the offices in government depart ments
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
ENGLAND IS STILL
 ON HER OWN FEET

LONDON. May 31.-The four month period which ; Germany hoasted .'that.-hera submarines would bring England to her knees," vii. end tomorrow. England is still on her own feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
1000 ENGINES FLOWING.

HELENA, Mont, May 31. - Two thousand traction engines are rush ing blowing in Montana, according to estimates by the state boiler in- spector's department The spring purchases are the record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
Repulsed by Bay0nets.

PARIS, May 31.-The Germans attacked the French lines in the Champagne with extreme violence at several points last night. They were checked at some places by the French fire and others at the point of bayonet. The Germans retired each time after heavy losses, the war office announced today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
Instructions Are Sent to Federal Authorities Throughout Land
 for Arrests.
TO BE NO PARLEYING
Drastic Steps Will Be Taken; Punishment Will Not Be Made
 Public.
SLACKERs STOPPED.

WASHINGTON, May 31. The Department of Justice today ordered that all per- sons subject to registration be stopped from leaving the United States until after the registration day. Some have been leaving for Cam ada and Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
Artillery Activity.

LONDON. May 31. - A hostile party was driven off this morning south of Armentieres says todays official report. "We took a few prisoners. There was consid- erable artillery activity on both sides during the night in the neigh borhood of Bullecourt and on the right bank of the Scarpe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
ROOSEVELT ENVIES MEN WHO CAN GO
 TO BATTLEFRONT

MINEOLA, N. Y, May 31-Theo- dore Roosevelt in speech here yes terday said that he envied any man who had a chance of risking his life for the good old U. s. A. Mr Roose- welt called upon the rich to serve their country with their bodies as well as with their money"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
INSTRUCTIONS ARE SECRET.

Chicago, May 31.-Secret instruc- tions were received by Federal au- thorities here today regarding ar- rests of those denouncing registra- tion. The penalties prescribed will not be made public until the first arrests and trials have been insti- tated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
FORMER OFFICIAL DIES

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May 3I.-- William H. H. Miller. United States Attorney General when Benjamin liar rison was President. died here at the age of 76. Death followed an ill., ness of several weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
BILLY SUNDAY INVITED.

TACOMA, May 31.-Billy Sunday has been invited to speak in the Tacoma Stadium this summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
VILLA CAPTURES TOWN.

PRESIDIO. May 31.-The border post at Ojinaga has been captured by a force of Villistas, according to adiyes received here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
1
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, May 3l.-Alaska Gold closed today at 5 3-4. Alaska-Juneau at 4 IA. American Zinc at 34. Butte & Superior at 43 7-S. Chino at 58 1-2.
 Utah Copper at ll4 1-4. Ray at 30 3-4.
 Copper metal 31.
 THE EMPlRE-A:i the News All the Time, When It Is NewD.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
CUBA HAS WAR LOAN.

HAVANA, May 31. = President Menocal of Cuba signed a decree for a war loan bond of $30,000.- 900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-31
WASHINGTON, May 31. = The

WASHINGTON, May 31. = The United States government today sent notices and instructions to all Federal agents, district attorneys and other officials throughout the country to arrest all those found denouncing or discouraging regis tration. The orders are implicit and arrests are to be made without any parleying whatsoever.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-16
THE CoRD0VA DAILY TIMES CORDOvA ALASKA MoNDOY 197
A BIT PRESENTATIONS.

carping English critic is fearful lest the alliance between Great Britain and the United States result in becoming overly conscious of avors extended and assuming paronz ing attitude towards English ally. Of course this would be too much for the pompou Bron to stomach and he in sists that a very strict accounting should be kept in der that England will be able to financially reimburse Amer lca in full for all services performed.
 The poor foo Does he think for minute that the assis this country has given and will continue to give to Eng be compensated in dollars and cents He reminds very much of a certain official who expended consider able money to his election d when elected assumed the that he under political obligations in that he had paid for all performed during his campaign In fact the fellow earnest about 1t that he constantly referred his cheek book in subanaton of his position
 The mistake he made overlooking the moral obligations ncurredhe support he received that money could mt and the EngisEman is ndugng in the sort of sophsy
 So far Americans concerned they fighting this themselves The fact that England will profit from the conflict is of secondary cosder
 ton present The moral and material support that win render ally will be such dictated by practcabity and not by sentiment Circumstances have made comrades and will stop count the cost Nor t at all
 likely that the day will when will seek to hun fate our ally by pompousy reminding her of the hour when found her in deep distress and to her assistance The cabre of the American character to big for that
 False pride is still the prevailing trait of certain English type and of having call to America for sstance prick their vanity. In view of the situation however their attitude is most redculous Americans got fair idea of the emptiness of this kind of English honor when Cornwas and his marched out of Yorktown to the tune of 'The World Is Upside Down. There is standard of English honor that rings true to the traditions of tine Anglo Saxon It is the only code that Americans know And 1t is to smile when pretentous Engshman seeks 10 his humiliation with the cloak of fictitious honor