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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10

Fish, apples and potatoes are Nova
Scotia's answer to the worlds de-
mand for food. That ocean-bound
bit Of garden is setting a good ex-
ample in helping feed the world.
Nova Scotians are not only doing
without beef. bacon and wheat to q
large extent. but they are supple
menting the released quantitiee OF
these necessary foods with Novs
Scotian products.
Every fishing hamlet and seaside
town is alive with the hustle of pre-
pairing and shipping great catches
brought in daily by Nova Scotia
fishermen. Fish are spread to dry
on every available space. even house
tops are utilized The air resounds
with hammer blows as coopers head
up barrels of briny beauties. Wharves
are piled high with boxes and bar
rels Of fish awaiting transportation
The number of available vessels,
while large, is inadequate TO keep
pace with the incoming supply. More
ships are needed They are being
built as fast as possible and may be
sesn in all stages of construction
along Nova Sc6tia's rivers and inlets
Ninety per cent of the worlds lobster
supply comes from Nova Scotia,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10

elaborate storage and shipment facili-
ties for war materials on the Norfolk
and Portsmouth side of Hampton
Roads, at a cost of s20.0o0,0eo or
more. is contemplated in plans which
have been perfected In the war de-
partment. and will soon, be officially
adopted. according to reports In cir
culation here tonight In well-inforn,ed
circles.
The project is one far surprising
the Pig Point development, and may
turn out to be the biggest thing OF
its kind in the country, 1t is I'M
possible TO 90 into details at this time
bat 'alT sfgns indicate that the Norfolk
Portsmouth section VIII grow rapidly
into one of the worlds greatest mill
tary, as 1t has already become one
of the worlds greatest naval depots.
The abundant railway facilities pos
sessed by the twin ports and their en-
yirons have compelled the adequate
attention Of the war department ana
the council of national defense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10
lAtRCAA SOLDIERS
STUDY MAPS OF War
Expects TO Csn Kaiser and Wash His
Shirts In Canals OF Aus
trian Capitol.

with the American Army in
France. Dec. s.--No news item Of re-
cent weeks aroused the interest OF
the Sammies to such m extent as did
dispatch from washington, print
ed In an English paper published in
Paris. repoEtinE tlht President will
son had told congress he wanted It to
declare war on Austria.
4 group OF Sammies gathered be-
fore barn in which they were BILL
letted. IN n certain French village,
ana read the news item by the light
of pocket fash light, discussing al
the same time the presidents mes
sage TO congress
Well, gtess We don't know where
were going, but we're on our way.
rr~~~ rked a Pennsylvania.
Some day we may he washing our
understands in orr of them Venice
canals" said another.
Well, wouldn't mind taking O
look al the Alps. observed third
but first give me a whack at Fritz
rilht here in dear old France"
In this barn as In the billcts and
frsne barracks all eover the American
zone the Sammies have been for sev-
era! weeks working out strateelca
ra mes Sill their own. The German
drive In Italy and the Russian col
itpSe, throwing rs they do greater re
sponsibilities on Americans. have
brought a sudden realization TO tbs
dough boys that they are 10 play s
tremendously important part In this
wsr.
Now they study the commuuiques
and the maps with as much interest al
some generals. ana discuss freely whai
they would or would not do TO speed
up the canning of the kaiser"
For instance. regardless what th'
general headquarters OF any army ma,
think. the average dough boy of AM
regiment assures you that the Amer
cans will be In the thick Of the hgh
very shortly. 1t does not matter tina
ne told you the same thing last Sep
TENDER. He repeats II again now aas
points TO the rumored German offensive
in Alsace as good reason why ~
should set Into the fght early. wnei
he falls short on dope" he calls II
T. French ''poiiu" to help out. Thu
in any French village In the Ameri
can zone any evening there is a 81.
prems war council Of dough boys an
poiiius that rivals the one at Yer
saiiies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10

the culture Of apples and potatoes,
making them famous for quality and
favor. Busy days Of gardening the
Rosy Cheeks" are succeeded by
more busy days of gathering the
Blue Noses" College girls in over
alls have aided in this work this year
I and the farmers agree that the girls
have made good.
Substituting fish for beef and
bacon sets the latter free for service
somewhere in France" A more
general use Of apples and potatoes
means more wheat for the boys
lover there" Nova Scotia is in
creasing her output Of fish. apples
and potatoes in order to release
prairie products needed overseas.
George E. Graham. General Man
sger Of the Dominion Atlantic Rail
way, is enc of the moving spirits o.
this effort. The PROVINCIAL Demon
stration Farm at Kentville, N. S..
provides field for his enthusiasm
and energy. In October Graham and
his associates brought together moro
than 5000 Nova Scotia farmers at
the farm. They inspected the many
ehases Of mixed farming carried on
there which are suited to Nova
Scotia. An old-tirns blowing con-
test, with men over sixty blowing
with oxen. added interest to tractor
demonstration
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10

postal employees many times In all
psrts Of the country have explain
ed to them that leg station. and MOI
the strike. was their weapon Of last
resort
81 can see no danger of strike
of postal employees II they have free
access to congress and public opinion
to secure the correction of their grew
ances But ] can conceive or serious
trouble arising II the Burleson tdea OF
represaing men and not giving thcm
The opportunity 10 organize ana 10
come In contact with their fellow =
workers In a sincere desire to make
better the lot OF sIi groups of workers
In put into operation. Af8Nation WIN
the labor movement Is "a safety valve
Tar the postal workers which Mr..
8urIeson. IN n mistaken view OF the
y~arn.nxs of bis employees, would
close
The asso citation Of the postal ern
ployes with the American Federation
Of Labor Is purely voluntary ons'
Thsse men have come forward voluH-
tar.iy IN recent ye2rs in large nuno ers
20 become Identified with The labor
movement. This indicates only too
we'll that working conditions for them
are not as Ia cal as the postmaster
rsnsrAl would have the public believe
These workers have the rignt-'eSea.
II In a public duty--to organize ana
make known their grievances to their
employers. the American people. so
that an aroused public opinion can
speedily correct any administrative
efYeccs that may be harmful to the
workers and the service.
'sTo DENY the right Of workers IN our
largest governmental agency TO or
xanise is to make a mockery OF GU
fasth In democracy. IL autoeracY Is
harmful TO the morals Of cur alien enc
mics abr Dad. then let us no, Introduce
q species OF It into our larseat federal
institution by attempting to dtsfran-
ahins indug-AeIly the army OF postal
workers.
~At q time when governmental acttv-
tiles are being extended into every in
dustry connected with the suecessfu
prosecution OF the war and thousands
Of workers are either already In ths
rcverruens servics or potentially gov
srument employ g.. II Ia important tina
their right to organize and petition
congress Re not interfsrsd with. / cat
coucaivs Of nothing more harmful u
the necessary extension OF government
control and regulation at this Tins
than the adoption OF the Burleson ide'
by our government In its capacity O.
IA employer. -
IThs American Federation Of IASoi
stands prepared today to back up III
rcsttton Of 1904 when II fought for th'
rfxnts of the government cnpioye. w
diner from Mr.. E0rieson Ia his view
that the anti~gag law has operated 4
bald up orgsnixationae OF employe
that are o menace, We fear 'hst tn
menace lea wot in the empioysa' or
x.otxsttops. but In the dental to cfti
sons OF fundamental rights.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10
70 REIGN DEIltRS
PnlFIT ON COAL
Higher Prices for American Product
Transported Abroad Now BE-
ing Considered.

Washington, Dec. 9.--~Proft on
American coal IL now going into the
pockets of foreign vessel owners and
foreign coal deala~s The situation
has been presented to the attention OF
the United statea fuel ADMINISTRATION
and higher prices for American coal
and coal transported abroad and coal
used in the bunkars OF ships u ex-
port trade Is being cons dared II was
announced tonight. by the fuel ad-
nlinisfration.
The present pricas on these two
classes OF coal, DR. Garfsld explained
were fixed by ths president and the
fuel administration, but England and
other exporting countries not only
permit higher prices for export coal,
bat actually prescribe minimum
prices to prevent competition thas
would foxes cheap coat for export at
the expense OF home producers and
ultimately affect the national Hnan-
cfai strength.
Experts who have been preparing
data or the conditions that this
era tutious profit from the United
States coal producers to foreign con-
sunera be kept in America. They
emphasize the situation by showing
that the profit now going abroad on
American coal Is so apprectabls that
In some instances IT is subject to tor
eign taxation as high as so per cent
The same condition prevails in
South America which has the market
price ests blished hy England, TO tht
advs ntsgo o. those who impor'
American coal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10
AGED NEGRO WQnLh
KILLED AND EURn[O
Negro Preacher OF Cosinston to Whom
She Had Made Over Her Prop
erty Being Held.

Covington, Dec. Same Hill, col-
ored, more commonly known TN Cow
ington as Aunt Jane Hill, met with .
tragic death shortly after o'clock
Friday morning. at which time the
fire alarm was sounded.
Joe Payne, one of the neighbors of
the deceased, was the first to erect
an entrance to the room In which
the body was found. There was evil
dence of foul play, and at the inquest
which was held by DIR. Fl. w. Ander-
son, coroner. yesterday afternoon. con-
sisting of f. n. Butler, Ned Caddy.
p. w. McHale, f. L. Brown. r. j.
Dickey and J. NJ. Cooke. rendered
a decision that the deceased came to
her death at the hands of Rev. John
Horton, with whom she made her
home, and charged Rosa Davis. who
also makes her home in the same resi-
dence. as an accessory to the crime.
Both doors leading to the room In
which the body was found were lock-
ed and no attempt to render assist
ance to Aunt Jane was being gwen
by the occupants of the house
The evidence OF several witnesses
examined at the inquest showed that
bundle Of kindling wood was found
at the head of the bed and the sup
position is that the deceased was nrse
| murdered, which was evidenced by a
| blow on the head. and that the bed
W then set ARE. with the hope, EVIL
! IDENTIFY, that the body would be burned
and the house destroyed before aid
, could be rendered.
| Chief Lownran was Immediately no.
i.tifed of the affair. and in short time
had both Horton and Rosa Davis lock
| ed up in the Covington Jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10

These Holsters, because Of an en-
barge, remain in America.
Annapolis Valley near the west
coast OF Nova Scotia, is really one
great apple orchsrd. In springtime
It Ia a sea Of pink and white bios
SONS: In autumn 1t glows for hun
dreds OF miles with reds and yellows
of ripened fruit This years crop
will fill one and one-half million bar
rels These apples will remain in
America, due TO an embargo because
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10
AUsTRIANs REMOVED
FROM TROOP TRAIN

New York. Dec. "A number of
Young Austr ans were removed from
4 troop train today just before It
started for Camp Upton. and instruct
cd to return To their homes. TheiS
removal from the train. which was
bearing newly drafted men TO the
camp was In accordance with an order
issued by Provost Marshai-Gsneral
Crowdsr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10

have appealed to the United States
shipping board to arbitrate the ques-
ton at issue. as they claim the de-
mands Of the tug captains are unfair.
Mr.. Kent, of the United States ship
ping board. was in Norfolk last week
and the matter was laid before him
for consideration. MIR. Kent went TO
Washington to take the matter up
with the board and promised to re-
turn here next Wednesday and render
81 decision.
The tugboat captains now receive n
salary of 1895 month. which Is paid
to them by the owners of the tugs
1t is stated that they expect to con-
tinue to receive this salary and also
= sh TO be paid the additional 5 every
anne a vessels is moved. this SIS Is 10
he paid by the owner OF charter OF
the vessel moved either to dock or
out to sea,
NORFOLK MAY GET
$4,000, 900 PLANT
Washin gton, d. c., Dec s--Estab-
lishment OF further immense and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10

J. e. Fitz, of 22s5 Ia Venable
h'reet. mourns the loss of choice as
s~rtment OF chickens. which were
lifted" from their roost in rear Of
his home last night. He blames HIM
self to some extent, according to OF
deer Joe Wyatt, who said the door To
the rpost had been left unfastened
md the Ia Of had no occasion to use
either crowhar or jimmy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10
CONSIDER DEMAND
OF TUG CAPTAINS

Norfolk. Va, Dec. a.-The arrival
OF representative of the United
States shipping board is expected here
on Monday TO take up the demands
made by captains of harbor tugs for a
fiat price of SIS for every steiner dock
ed at a Norfolk pier or towed out TO
sea.
This demand was made several
days ego on the owners and charter
ers of vessels. a number of whom
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10

of the space required to transport
them. Their use here Ia expected TO
release other foods. Apples are
bringing as high 81 81 per barrel in
the orchards; the average will prob
ably run to 81 per barrel. which
means $6,G0o,0oo for Nova Scotia,
pockets. A tidy sum!
The humble potato rises to the
dignity Of aristocrat in Nova Scotia,
with the title OF "Blue Nose -
Inc CLIMATE is peculiarly suited to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

eii-rfEnmed Spcetscfes. Satur-
day night some where between Sew
enth snd Franklin and Fourth and
Marshall streets. Finder win please
report to Virsiniaa Office and receive
reward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10
Asesa Halls Burned

Greanville. s. c.. Dec. e,~--Fire de-
stroyed Elk mess halls used by the
Th!rtieth national guard division at
Camp SEWER today,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-10

wRxhin gton. December e.--Foracast
for Monday and Tuesday:
Virginia and North Caroiina-Fair
and continued cold Monday and Tues
dag.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-09
Csc and 29c Towels
In Big Special TO-
Mill Purchase, at. 1OC

We obtained large quantity of towels from
one of the largest mills in the country at liberal
concession-and tomorrow we share the advant-
ages with you. There's varied assortment of
styles and sizes in the lot-just the towels needed
in the home, and at the low price quoted house
keepers should buy for future as well as imme-
date needs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-09

Perfect fitting Brassieres or Ban
deaux of pink material; hook front
and back models: some with elas-
tic and tapped shoulder straps.
All sizes at 44c each.
Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-09

Samples and odd lots OF women's
Handbags. OF good quality feathers,
in a variety of stylish shapes.
Well made. practical bags that will
give excellent service Some ntted
with purse and mirror.
GOIdenberE's-Firs Floor.
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-08

When Mr. Edison perfected this new instrument did
he ask great artists to listen to the New Edsons ReCrea
ton Of their singing playing, and then give their
opinion Of the results No. instead he submitted his new
invention to public comparison with such great artists as
Marie Rappold. and Anna Case sopranos and Arthur
Middleton basso OF the Metropolitan Opera Company;
Julia Heinrich soprano, late Of the Metropolitan Opera
Company Thomas Chalmers baritone of the h'tropoh-
tan Opera Company; Alice Veret soprano Of the Paris
Opera Hardy Williamson, tenor, late Of the Century
Opera Company Christine Miller contralto, Elizabeth
Spencer Soprano Marie Kaiser, soprano; Ida Gardner
contralto Helen Clark. soprano and Betsy Lane Shep-
herd soprano and other noted singers
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-08
Not a Talking Machine

The New Edison is not talking machine 1t IS the
most wonderful musical instrument ever devised 1t does
what no other invention has accomplished II Re
Creates the human voice and the music Of played
instruments with such fidelity that the original cannot
be distinguished from the Recreation when brought
into direct comparison Music's Recreation is Thomas
A Edisons new art
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-08
Critics Fail to Detect Difference

Remember these great artists stood beside the New
Edison in Carnegie Hall New York; symphony Hail.
Boston the Astor Gallery and other shrnes of music
They sang in direct comparison with the New Edisons
Recreation of their voices More than 100000 music
lovers and critics attended these and similar demonstra
tons throughout the United States and Canada and went
away marveng at their inability to distinguish between
the original and the New Edison's Recreation. The
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-08
Be Our Guest

Come our store today any other day convenient
for you Come in for rest and mental refreshment on
your next shopping tour Be our guest at private
Edison musicale. No obligation no embarrassment, no
sales solicitation. Just in, sit down and listen
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-08

Edison records are extremely durable not easily broken
and practically unwearable They can be played hun
dreds OF times without mparng their musical qualities
to degree sufficient to be detected by the keenes ear
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-08
No Needles to Change

Incidentally the reproducing stylus Of the New Edison
is a genuine diamond which wears out Conse-
quently there are no needles to change
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-08
A New Expression---Mu
Recreation

In order clearly to distinguish the results obtained by
the New Edison from the familiar, mechanical reproduc-
ton of the ordinary talking machine the critics coined
new expression-Musie Recreation, new art known
only to Thomas A. Edison and his trusted assistants
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-08

WE, want lovers Of all classes Of music to to
w store, Nov. IT, On that day we open out Edison
Department in which we shall demonstrate the NEW
EDISON-he latest product Of the laboratories Of Thomas
A. Edison.
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1917-11-08

music critics Of nearly
300 of Americas leading
newspapers revie W e d
these demonstrations and
in their reviews admitted
that they were unable to
detect the slightest differ
ence between the living
and the Re- Created music.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16
FREIGHTERS WILL LAND AT NEW
 SAN JUAN DOCK

Arrangements have been made by the San Juan Fishing and Packing Co. to receive the lumber and construc- ton material for it's cannery and cold storage plant over at it's own dock at San Juan Point. Although the ship ment includes the decking for the fish dock, sufficient material was on hand to cover a portion of the dock frame to be used as landing stage and the lumber received will be spread as dis charged.
 In addition to big shipment on the Cordova, there is 150 tons of equip ment coming on the Stanley Dollar, which sailed from Seattle the 14th.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16
TRAIN SERVICE
 CUT TO MAKE WAY
 FOX CONSTRUCTION

Owing to the increase in construc- ton work on the line, with which regular service is an interference, the tri-weekly schedule out of Seward will be cut to a twice a week service commencing Monday, March l9. Trains will leave the, foot of Adams street at g a. m. on Monday and Thursday, for Mile 34 and return.
 Bridges between Mile 34 and 40 will be the first to be rebuilt. It is poSsi- ble that later the service may be with drawn temporarily beyond Mile 23, but that will be only for few days.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16
BE WARE, ZONE OF DANGER AT
 MINSTREL HALL

A dead line will be established around the Arctic Brotherhood hall tonight between 2 o'clock and mid night, while the final full-dress re- hearsal is going on inside, lest some of the jokes become public and an in- junction sworn out to prevent the show tomorrow night-yes, no.
 Yes.
 Keep away lest you be set upon without warning!
 4 zone of unrestricted" warfare has been declared around that build ing and you better look a little out.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16
RAY IS RETAINED BY
 OTTO KANITz

Word has been received from Val deg that Attorney L. V. Ray has been retained by Otto Kanitz in the de- fense of himself and wife on the charge that they committed arson in the conAagration of January ?.
 Following the indictment of the couple on six counts of arson they came to full realization of the seri- ous situation confronting them. Mrs. Kanitz is out under bond while he is confined in the federal jail at Valdez.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS

Professor Herschel Parker has re- turned from Moose Pass, where he has been looking over his property, and will leave on the Alaska for Se- attle, enroute to New York City.
 Glen Darlington, ex-ball star of Seward, arrived last night from An chorage.
 Frank O'Neill and Nj. Mcdonald arrived by dog team from Anchorage yesterday.
 ". J. Hubback of Nenan~, arrived last night on the tram and is stop ping at the Seward hotel.
 Fred Tiffany of Anchorage is a yisi- tor in town.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16
NOTICE

All those taking part in the A. B. minstrel show are notified to be pres ent at 7:3O o'clock this evening for final full-dress rehearsal.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16

Proof of labor blanks at the Gate way.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16

Andy's Express, phone Madison 14G.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16

Proof of labor blanks for sale at Gateway.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16

Waeerfill and Frazier whiskey a the Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-16

Oyster cocktails at The Branch.