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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
Suicides Are Increasing in Germany and Many EpidemiCS Are
 Raging.
FACTS ARE LAID BARE
Mortality Among Elderly Is Increasing at a
 Terrific Rate
 Everywhere.

LONDON, March 19.-"Thus far only fragmentary reports of the re- markable debate in the Prussian Diet on the food crisis have been printed in the German newspapers" :" says a dispatch from Reuters Am. sterdam correspondent.
 The Vorwaerts, contains the fol lowing passage from the speech of Herr Hofer, a Socialist member of the Prussian Diet:
 "The mortality among elderly peo' pie is increasing at a terrible rate, while epidemics are spreading every. where, owing to the decreased pow CTS of resistance. The situation is much more serious than has been admitted. The number of suicides is increasing and parents are killing their children. owing to their inabil' ity to obtain food for them. Yet the price of potatoes, which long ago became generally scarce, is to be in' creased"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
SIMPLER MEANS OF COLLECTING
 DEBTS IS WANTED

A bill to provide a simpler means of collecting small debts and store bills through the action of the courts has been introduced in the House by Representative Andrew Nerland. The bill is entitled An Act to provide small debt prOce- durc for the Territory of Alaska" It grants to Commissioners of the United States in the Alaskan pre- cincts complete Jurisdiction over all debts and suits for debts up to the sum of $2OO, unless otherwise ordered by district court judge.
 The bill as introduced provides for the filing of complaint ,issu- ance of summons, and return of same and provides for judgment by default where the defendant does not appear within the time set after summons is served. The bill allows six days for appearance where service is had within ten miles of the place of issuance. One additional day is allowed for every twenty miles additional to the first ten miles for appearance. Either party may demand a jury where the sum exceeds $2O, but where no jury is demanded the Commissioner may hear the case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
Germans in the Interned British Steamer Taken
 on High Seas Were
 Reading Messages.
CREW WAS A SLICK ONE
Messages Could Be Sent as Well as Received and Secrets Were
 DivuIged.

NORFOLK. Va. March 19.-When United States Marshal Saunders took possession of the liner Appam after the break with Germany he found installed there a secret wireless ap. paratus by which all wireless mes. sages sent in this section of the country were read.
 A fine wire was strung beneath the pipe leading to the whistle on the smokestack of the Appaim and extending above it as do the regular antennae of wireless. The wire led to the interior of the vessel where dynamos were kept running to make the current for lighting the ship.
 Investigation, it is said, led tO the discovery that the wire finally ran to the room occupied by Lieutenant Hans Berg. where the messages were recorded by flash from an electric light bulb,
 Later investigation developed that the dynamo in the boiler room had been used to take the place of that in the wireless room, which was put out of commission when the United States Court took charge, Messages could be sent and also received.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
Hoover Goes Aeross

NEW YORK, March 19.-Germany has protested, unorficially, against administration by Americans of Bel. gian relief work in the occupied portions of Northern France. This fact was revealed when Herbert C Hoover. director.general of the re. lief work, sailed suddenly for Spain on the steamship Antonia Lopez.
 At the offices of the commission it was explained that German au. thorities had intimated that they would rather have the relief work in Northern France administered by citizens of some neutral nation, in view of the international relations of the United States and Germany Hoover will arrange for Hollanders to take over the work for this sec tion. He dropped the great new campaign for funds recently launch. ed in this country and made hur, ried arrangements for the trip abroad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
MEN MUST SHOW
 LOYALTY TO TIE
 COUNTRY TODAY
Rev. Bruce in His First Juneau Sermon Urges Patriotism of All
 the People.

Rev. George c. Bruce, who re- gently arrived from Fairbanks, yes terday preached his first sermon to the congregation of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church. Rev, Bruce made ID intense impression on hio audience, and he was in turn greatly impressed with the congre- gation of the church Rev. Bruce is strong for gospel sermons and church activity and assured his congregation ihat such a program will build up the church and edu' cate the people iH tho truth, as well as creating a wholesome atmosphere for spiritual development.
 The themes chosen yesterday for the sermons were, "The Results of Obedience" ard The Mission of the Church" In part the new minister said: "He that is not with me is against me. Chrlft is here appeal ing to the heroic in his followers. In the world movements today there is grave danger and men must be out and out men. It is not possi. blc to be friendly to Jesus and hide it. No man can be loyal to his country and hidu it. He must be as open as tho Gay and as enlight. ening as tl,o sun.
 "To do the best work men must declare themselves. All political parties demand this, Men may not agree with you, may indeed differ but they will respect you for hold
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19

ing an opinion, a@d giving a reason for your position.
 "Consclous of his short career, Jesus prepared q world wide program and handed the work over to his fol. lowers. It was now theirs. Victory was certain but service was neces. sary. He called Lis disciples to en- ter their work acd go about doing good He lived before them so that they would know that they too must shine
 The Northern 'ght Presbyterian Church, through tie efficient leader. ship of Rev. J. II. Condit, D. D., Su. p0rintendent of Missions, who has been in charge of the work since the resignation of the Rev. John B. Stevens, has had healthy growth and those in ciarge of the affairs of the church report most flour ishing condition 'p all branches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
MORE FOG LAST YEAR THAN ANY
 PREVIOUS TIME
Are Compiled by Signal Stations of The U. s. Light
 House Service

WASHINGTON. March 19.-There was more fog during 1916 than in any previous year, according to fl. gures compiled at the various signal stations for the United States Bu. reau of Lighthouses. The figures represent the total hours of fog or thick weather
 The greatest fog was at the San Francisco light vessel, where there was murk for 2,221 hours during the year. more than one-quarter of the time.
 The highest record on the Allan. tic coast was at Egg Rock, Me, where 2,O43 hours of fog were re. corded, equivalent to about 23 per cent of the year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
FRONTIER IS BARRED.

LONDON, March 19.-The clos ing of the Dutch-Belgian frontier by the German military authorities is reported in a Central News dis patch from Amsterdam.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
.L LANSING FINDS
 DR, RITTER FAIR
 WITH DEALINGS
Secretary Regrets That Charges Minister Was UnduIy Aided by
 the Germans.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Secre' tary of State Lansing, after a talk with Dr. Paul Ritter, Swiss minister here. absolved the minister of all blame for certain charges of undue German propaganda in his position in charge of German interests. The secretary said:
 "I consider Dr. Ritter's conduct perfectly proper and regret very much the attacks made on him in the papers. We ought not to have any feeling against a man doing his duty faithfully, even if he is caring for the interests of a govern ment with which we have severed relations"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
WIRELESS OUTFIT IS SEIZED BY THE
 COLOMBIAN GUARDS

PANAMA CITY, March 19.-Col' ombian officials have discovered and frustrated an attempt to smuggle in to that country huge German wire less outfit, it was learned last night Numerous parts of a German.made radio apparatus were found by the officials concealed in cracker boxes and piano cases. The name of the port to which the shipments were made and all the other details of the plot are being kept secret.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
OREGON SPRUCE IN DEMAND.

PORTLAND, Ore, March 19.- Shipments of Oregon spruce were given precedence over other east bound freight here, following the request that all available Quanti- ties be rushed to the Curtiss aero plane factorty at Albany, N. Y, as rapidliy as possible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
LICENSE FROM LIQUOR DEALERS
 IS BIG REVENUE
Over One Hundred and Thirty Thousand Is
 Collected in
 One Year.
HELPED SCHOOL FUNDS

licenses from .. Il Fe '''
 Saloon in Alaska paid into the funds of the Territory and into the treasuries of incorporated towns the sum of $131,549.47 for annual license fees during the year ending June 3Oth, 1917, according to n tabulation of the figures issued by the Governors office for the bene- it of the committee on education of the House of Representatives.
 The table shows that the First Division led in the amount paid in by over $11,0OO over the Fourth Division, which was second. The town of Juneau received the great est amount of any city in the Ter ritory, this being $19,5OO. Fair banks was second and received $14,- .415.
 From all Divisions the total sum of SIO5, ,634.45 were received from the liquor business inside the in- corporated towns, all of which went to the city councils to use as they saw fit. The territory, outside of incorporated towns, paid the sum of $25,915.O2 into the treasury. The latter amount was placed in the Alaska Fund and distributed, giving 65 per cent. Co the construc- ton of roads and trails, % per cent. for the use of schools outside of incorporated towns, and 10 per cent for relief of indigents.
 The returns by Divisions were
 Incorporated Outside of
 Tnwns Towns
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
p IanS Considered for Withdrawal of the American Relief
 Workers.
SUB WARFARE IS CAUSE
Herbert Hoover Leaves
 Suddenly for Belgium To Take a Hand in
 New Method.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Plans again are under consideration for turning over the Belgian relief work Go Holland or Switzerland, or both. it became known at the State De partment today. The transfer would mean the retirement from active participation of American relief work. CTS and the withdrawal of Brand Whitlock. the American minister from Brussels. The pressure of the German submarine campaign is re. sponsible and the sinking of the re. lief ship Storstad intensified the situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
WILSON'S DAUGHTER
 DENIES ENGAGEMENT

DAYTON, O., March 19. - Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the President, has issued through Mrs. Ross David, wife of her accompan- ist. a denial to the report that she is engaged to marry Frank R. M. Compton, wealthy Chicagoan. The announcement says that MT. Comp ton and Miss Wilson are "only in- innate friends"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19
wontad Mechanics.

Wanted Mechanics. To know many new tools have ar rived. Look 'em over at GASTINEAU HARDWARE co. m19
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-19

TOTALs. .sIO5,684.45 825,9l5.O2
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
TE9 IfDae N8TIcNS.

Russia today tie jaaa Re Paton No other government
ss5t not even aat Of Germany has touched such depths Of
,so depreciation Russia h.. reached under the rule Of the Bo
shegid. -
gh arn,ssise aia eernsng eit and TlotzEy have
made III ha nane raeres cowardiy dseFton OF
er aliss It Is not merely surrender Prussians It
calculated psacs sasehery which even MaehaFe
1d heed for II ihtes denial Of every article Of
faLl ana honar which holds s9ciety together.
the ace prepared in Berlin is obvious from the
ro casual re1ae The Framed for the purpose Of achieg
inc rg hoaofaHle pei permits the Gerras0
waw al The from the eastern front that 1t de-
sre and o0accntate France To make that
zion can be lac as to ta Germany make such
fes the ar tee specifically taa5 neither side make
operative any transfers Of units an he Bae Black Sea front
uatz January begun before the arnatiee was
signed" As e agreement held up enable Germany 70 be-
ga genesa rosom the east 70 ths west che
effect tbs aslt- 70 ee I'll the effective Ge man forces
in aaant The , Eh American and Italian forces
ia the west Ga.s- soca ia Russia has thus made itself
tee friend ly q the military aQtocracy in
Germany, revelation That cace nope Of humanity has
beee TUNED ato shameless Conspiracy against democracy fight
ing for its lie
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24

friend of Count Luxburg and a men,
Der Of a circle of theatrical women
who were dined ard wined at the res
idence of the German diplomat.
La Theodorini came 10 Buenis Aires
in 1884. Singing leading parts in
we'll known operas, she soon achieved
q wide reputation and afterward be-
came so attached to Argentine audi
ences that she made her home in this
city. Since then she has figured in
the musical and theatrical life of Ar
gentine, although she had retired
from the operate stage.
One of her acts which endeared her
to the Argentine public was her ap-
plication for naturalization, inasmuch
as she was the first woman of
foreign country to take such a step.
Last year she paid visit to New
York, where a festival was given in
her honor by the Metropolitan Opera
stars. She returned to Buenos Aires
in February last.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
RUEHOS AIRES
SINGER ARRESTED
Madame Theodorina of Argentine Is
Detained as German Spy in the
Employ of the Famous Count Lux
blrg--People of the Southern Re-
public Believe She Is Innocent.
(By Associated Pressl

Buen0s Aires, Dec. 22.-Fe~ wom-
. ea ever have been So popular and SC
beloved by the Argentine public as
Elena Theodorini, an opera singer IA
nous in this country, who was ar
rested 10y officers Of a French cruis-
er on q charge that she was spy
in the employ Of Count Luxburg, the
former German minister here. Count
LuXburg received his passports from
the Argentine govenmenet 70 send
the Argentine government for. sending
to Germany a suggestion that Argen-
tine ships be sunk without trace.
La Theodorini, as she has always
been called in Argentina, took pas
sage on board a steamer for Europe
in company with a group t theatri
cal persons who were known to be
friends Of Count Luxburg The steam
el was halted off Monteviedo by Brit
ish cruisers and some Of the others
q The theatrical troupe were placed
under arrest, but Theodorini was not
molested until the steamer was ver-
hauled by French cruiser off the
Spanish coast.
News that the cruiser had taken
her from the passenger steamer on
charges Of espionage came as sur
prise to Theodorini's admirers in this
city, for the general public did not
know, as did diplomatic circles, that
She had beea in recent yearf great
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
PURPLE NASTURT|UM
FOUND BY RAWSON
(By Associated Press)

London, Dec. 22.-By screening
plants from certain effects of sun
light, Colonel II. e. Rawson announ-
ces that he has produced hitherto
unknown purple nasturtium. Varie-
gated flowers splashed with mauve,
brown and green were all produced
on the same plant. In one case he
cultivated a branch of crimson BIOS
SONS on plant where all the rest of
the flowers were scarlet
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24

K. II. Alcott of inland was visi-
tor here yesterday. He left on the
evening train for Los Angeles, to re-
main over the holidays.
The Holtville Bnk has decided on
the changes to be made on their
building and on the first of the year
will begin alterations preparatory to
installing the new banking rooms on
the corner now occupied by drug
store. The pharmacy will move to
the west end of the building.
The Pacific Land and Cattle Com
pany Of Imperial are contemplating
an addition to their cold storage rooms
on the first and second floor and will
build an addition to theit plant 24x36
feet, and will also make extensive i'm
to their office at an ap-
prazimate cagt Of $4,000. .,.s t.4.sa.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
CENISI Is TOYS

1o be hoped thar the people bought Christmas
toys with more judgment formerly previous the
riatet Eeeds5 with eptoas that would break into
Issrc voa 81 Naa Years a1r Of them German tops,
bus our own nanaaetuzez nazs furnished their share
Many parents love ao- children by highly painted
az eabo-als ee1a.5a5 toy viii WIND few times, and
ire Of course o tde 1er construction They viii last
oay sor using Tea fisy piece OF tin snaps
and Tie log has 50 ,o TIE -sa heap
Tie les1 .as building blocks and
of oaags children make real o These "aat
the dealers E Centre have carried and they the only sensible
holiday gifts. a... e
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24

Christmas Greeting
I can think Of ne better words 70
E express my wishes than those Of the
sentiment OF an old carol I've heard.
God bless the master Of the house,
the mistress also;
Ard all the little children that round
the table go;
i and all your kind, both far and near,
I wish you all q Merry Christmas and
8 Happy New Year.
Dear Bethlehem, we hail the hour
When in glad triumph thou hast
come
From the dark sway of Moslem power
Back to the care of Christendom.
Glad Bethlehem, oer thy white walls,
Wherein was born the King of Men,
The cross apepars, the crescent falls
Thy name is Christian once again.
As dies the wheat to live again,
AS deepest dark in dawn must cease,
As honey fills the lion slain,
+ So war must bring good will and
peace"
Thine angel choir again shal sing,
With deeper meaning now and then,
And round the world thy name shall
ring
] With Peace on earth, good will TO
men," ~
|.
Sweet Bethlehem, l see thee still,
Thy white walls in the morning SUM-
And from my memory never will
That vision fade till life is done.
Beholding II, pray that We
My know the utmost of His Word,
Who, from that meek nativity,
Became our living, loving Lord.
MY peace-my peace give to you,
Not as the world give Is,'' he said;
"Let not your heart be troubled now =
+ Nor ever let it be afraid"
That is His gift this Christmastide,
On that great rock ] rest my soul,
That word all ages has defied,
{ Christ's warless peace-the world s
last goal.
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Babies Party.
a delightful party was given by the
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
MARBLE MEMORIAL TO
AN EXEC UTED CAPTAIN
(By Associated Press)

London, Dec. PA striking mar
bic memorial to Captain Fryatt, the
merchant shipping captain who was
executed by the Germans, has just
been erected in London. An inscrip-
ton records merely that it is the
gift of neutral admirers of his brave
conduct and heroic DEATH The cost
was contributed by the Netherlands
section of the League of Neutral
States.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
TIRgIrzs .EarEraaI oE T1E 81. 81,

"a (GoraEz) foa ave ie5ez Flanders and Antwerp Calais
ana Boaosa he defines the Faa Heory Of freedom Of the
seas - 4.
lie does "-aa s" Tor trade in peace times We
had .y forged anead faster than
amy nation. sa.s for the German navy is
Of 1aa1ae and reduce the world
Gerlnanys demands.
That noas,sos eaae vsaa destroy Belgium and cripple
France IL Involve If the SJaz canal frank
BY avoaed ty the A- League champions, So rt German sub
gnarlaes might also H that the military
control Of the I4raa canal vo e over 70 Germany.
10 a wor5, "iroe-on u -a aa means 0hot 1t did 10
Grctius: Beyond The shadows a the shore naoa Claims
trcl 10 obstinate Old cAse e3 with that German
that has te wol aa- blood aad many
that IN time Of war a~-.a have
pero Cerranys capable copiae German aggression.
when Germans soenny that aey fighting for the
freedom Of the IS the Tpz kind freedom that they have
in mind
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24

Il: x
Mrs. John Williams of San Diego is
here to spend the Christmas holidays
with Mrs. NJ. T. Greer and family.
This will indeed be happy Christ
mas for Rev. and Mrs. w. G. Con-
ley, as both their children are home
for the holidays. Miss Mary, from
Pomona College, and Elmo, ensign in
/ the United States navy.
Armand and Rex Powers are home
to spend the holidays with their par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. R. H. Powers.
Mrs. P. E. Bard and daughter,
mother and sister of Frank Erzinger,
will spend the Christmas holidays at
the home of Mr.. Erzinger and fam
lily.
Frederick and Donald Shafter, sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Shafer, bave
both enlisted and will enter the serv-
ice early in the year.
Mrs. Elmer Todd is here from Los
Angeles to spend the holidays with
her husband, Professor Todd.
X 4 X
Mrs. r. A. Hallandsworth and Mrs.
James Hallandsworth, of Montana, ARE
visiting at the home of Mrs. R. j.
Meadows.
Miss Cora Meadows is home from
Huntington Hall school of South Pas
adena to spend the holidays with her
mother, Mrs. r. j. Meadows.
/. Mrs. Mary E. Devore of Redlands
will spend the holidays with her sons
and families.
Kenneth Davis, from the U. S. Ma
val Training Station at Mare Island,
is on furlough and will lspend the
holidays with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. E. Davis. "
| 4 4
Lee Nuffer, who is student at
Berkeley, will spend his Christmas va
cation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. P. Nuffer.
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Mrs. Carrie Rapp and daughter, of
Los Angeles, are visiting with Mrs.
Rapp's mother, Mrs. OFT.
There will be no meeting Of the
! Pythian Sisters tonight.
X \: i:
Santa Claus is hitching up his rein
deer.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
zE1|zetkhens
Various items Of Interest To Women
Ed:tsd By M's A. E. Nla:s. r,!.,i,,:

8otEerS' Club for the babies, Friday
afterroon, at the home OF Mrs. Frank
Erzinger. Twenty mothers and thirty
Eabies enjoyed the occasion. Old Santa
Claus was there and there was a
Christmas feast for the mothers as
wei as the babies. No happier or
merrier party will occur during the
entire holiday season.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24

headquarters is 22lT, and several
branches not heard from.
The MtCabe Auxiliary report S101
for 65 memberS-almost 50 per men,
Der. Also a registered calf valued at
$500 has been donated by F. H. Van
derpoel and will be ratified for the
Red Cross fund. No better report
than this has been turned in.
A Belgian man working on an Inn
perial Valley ranch came into Red
Cross headquarters this morning and
said his wife and children were in Bel
gium and that he hadn't heard from
them since the war began, and that he
wanted to give $1.00 a week of his
wages to the Red Cross
Hurrah for the telephone girls !
Their Red Cross service flag has q
crosses on II.
= e.
A generous woman, so touched by
the Red Cross service at the Palace
theatre Sunday afternoon, went into
Red Cross headquarters this morning
and said that all her family were mem
bers of the Red Cross, but that she
wanted to leave $500 for membership
fees for some who didn't have the
money to join. She also has son in
the service. Real patriotism this.
x x A@
A little girl who had been given
Sl.00 to buy anything she wanted for
Christmas, went into headquarters this
morning and laid her big shining dol
lar down for a Red Cross member
ship. =, s.s[ III
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
Put Interest il Stamps.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 22.-Cashier
Pearce of the United States treasury
has persuaded many to invest inter-
est payments on the first Liberty
bond issue in war savings stamps.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
Local Red Cross Notes.

! The cooked food sale Saturday held
ty the Christian church ladies at the
Red Cross Shop was great success.
Fifty dollars was the amount taken
! in
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The Twice Told Tales Section of the
Ten Thousand Club will serve at the
Red Cross Shop next Saturday, De-
cember %. They will be ready at
noon to serve nice business lunch
and will continue during the after
noon.
X * i
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-24
Personal.

Mrs. Samuel w. Dunaway, formerly
of Ell Centre, but now of Lemon Grove,
is in the city to spend the Christmas
holidays with her many friends.