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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29

1 for gardens in Alaska are sown about June l, and the crops mature very rapidly, in fact, as early as August Men, women and children are new engaged in establishing community gardens and Alaska will produce more foodstuffs this year than in it's history"
 All vegetables are shipped from Washington, but if Alaska is cut off from the rest of the world, she could feed herself on wheat, bearmeat, fish and birds.
 Miss Hon has been instructor in the schools at Valdez, the past year. There are two schools, the high school which employs two instructors and a public school which has three teach CTS. The schools for the Indians in that country are provided by the gov ernment. A great work has been done by the teachers in improving the san itary conditions of the schools. The high school is accredited to the Cali fornia university, and other universi- ties in the west. F. G. Davis is the superintendent of schools and Mrs. Davis was before her marriage, Miss Bess Cornell, of Fort Smith,
 "The people of Alaska are very much as the people of the United States in their social tendencies. They are an intellectual people, this is due in measure, to the fact that during the long hours of darkness and cold they read. They are well-read and have travelled extensively" said Miss Hon. Since the ships are cut off from Europe, Alaska has developed as a great place for tourists.
 "The heavy snows begin to fall in early October and last until the last of May. When the snow gets heavy the wheels are taken off the wagons and even from the baby carriages and runners substituted. No travelling is done during this time except by boat, as people are afraid to brave the gla- cial wind. In going out in one of these heavy snow storms it is neces- sary to keep to the beaten path. Dur ing the winter the moon rises at 4 o'clock in the afternoon and electric lights are kept burning during the day. When person has lived in that far away country to see the ice come and go he is dubbed by the natives a "sourdough" that being the name applied to native Alaskan.
 Valdez has a number of beauti- full club houses, among them being the Alaskan Moose and the Tillicum, |" said Miss Hon. Beautiful parties and dances are given at these club houses and lodges. Alaska is different, how ever, in that when citizens go visiting they go to the United States and nev- CT think of going from one city to another in Alaska.
 My return trip was made in six days, ordinarily it is made in five, but owing to a washout in Montana my train was delayed 36 hours. " The entire trip was made in inside pas sage with the exception of two days which was made in open sea. While on board the Alameda, made the ac- quaintance of Bleack Beaver and Lit tie Hell, prominent characters in Re" Beaches stories.
 "I am much delighted with that country, its people, their customs of living and the efforts they are mak- ing to better themselves. Fort Smith, tArk,) Herald.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-06-29

Incidentally, the appearance of this article shows that, even in autocratic Germany, the censorship is not so ir- onclad as to prevent the most tren- chant criticism of the government.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

life Of the state. In fact, the opposition
among women to removing the sex bar
rier to the ballot boz finds its leading
opponents in New York. They have
means not generally shared Of com
manding attention for their views, and
are almost az active as the advocates Of
the reform.
The contest is somewhat overshadowed
by the war, and by conditions in New
York city. where Tammany is striving
to recover control Of the town. Tam
many is 30 grave a menace, many things
are subordinated in the face Of It.
If the Empire state should at this time
indorse woman suffrage the movement
would be widely and greatly assisted.
The opposition has always quoted New
York in its contentious, because Of its
size and wealth and influence on ma
tional affairs. But another adverse de-
cision there will not lessen the strenu-
BUSINESS of those who have the reform
in hand, who have become experienced
in pushing it and, therefore, experienced
politicians, and who sincerely believe in
an ultimate countrywide triumph.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Off for Camp Meade.

Washington's first contingent of draft
ed men for the National Army entrains
today for Camp Meade. Those in this
first installment enjoy special honor in
being the initial arrivals at the great
cantonment from the National Capital.
Tomorrow another group will go, and
Friday q third, followed Saturday and
Sunday by others. This will complete
Washington's first quota of 41s men.
Washington is proud of the young
men it is sending forth to camp, there
to be transformed into soldiers. They
are all good citizens, and they have
shown an admirable spirit in respect to
the service for which the government
has called upon them; service that
may lead to their disablement or their
death; service Of honor as we'll as of
danger; a service that is necessary in
order that America may win this war.
From Camp Meade come reports IL
Illustrative of the high spirit prevailing
among the men who are reporting for
duty. They enter the camp singing.
They sing as they go about their tasks.
They are cheerful and philosophical in
the face of the hardships incidental to
the first days of camp life. They are
eager for the transformation into veri-
table troops, somewhat impatient Of the
necessary delays, but appreciative of
the tremendous task that the govern
ment has before it in housing and
equipping vast army on short notice.
These are the men who are eager to 90
cover the top" in France, who are to
make good for America in the trenches.
If the spirit at Camp Meade, which is
the spirit in which the first Washington
contingent leaves today for camp, pre-
walls throughout the new National Army,
and there is no reason whatever to aues-
ton it, these men promise to set a new
world record fol-. efficiency and accom-
plishments ON the field of battle.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Civil Service and Emergencies.

While it is fully recognized that in
this emergency Of war the governments
departmental needs must be supplied
with the least possible delay and with
the greatest assurance Of efficiency, yes.
terday's action by the Senate committee
in writing into the bond bill provision
that extra clerks required for the fota-
ton Of the loan shall be appointed "ac-
cording to law" is most satisfactory.
There is danger that as result Of ex.
emptions and emergencies the civil serv-
ice restrictions, 50 necessary for the
maintenance Of the merit principle, may
be broken down. Secretary McAdoo
himself recognizes the great advantages
to his Office Of the civil service regula-
tions, which prevent political contests
Evening star., 1917-09-26

for these minor positions. He did, how
ever, request authority to appoint with
out examination a. means Of efecting
an organization quickly. One OF the
surest means Of maintaining the civil
service principle and Of providing suf-
ficient force would be to set aside the
apportionment provision Of the law a.
it stands today and admit to exRmins-
tions all persons without regard to res
idence. There are here In Washington
available for government service today
hundreds who are practically barred by
reason Of the fact that the Districts
quota Of appointment has long since
been exceeded. To obtain an oppor-
tunity to do government work In the
clerical grades these local residents
must 20 elsewhere to obtain status in
order to be examined, a time-consum-
ing, costly process that Is Justified by
no practical consideration and that de-
p1ives the government Of the services Of
many excellent workers. The Senate
would perform distinct public service
by further amending the bill through q
repeal or at least q modification of the
apportionment clause Of the original
civil service act. The apportionment
provision violates the spirit Of the merit
system and Is relic Of the spoils sys-
tenn. It is unbusinesslike at all times;
and should in the public interest be sus-
pended in this emergency.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
The American Spirit,

An excellent example of the manner
in which the business brains of the
country have been modified in the ma
tional service in the course of this war
is afforded by the presence in Washing
ton of Frank A. VanderEp of New York,
occupying a desk at the Treasury De-
partment for the direction of the fota-
tion of two billion dollars of war certifi-
Gates. Mr.. Vanderlip is one of the bust
est men of the country, but he sacrifices
his time and energy in the national
service, to no advantage to himself or
his business connections, and at COM
pensation that is just close enough to
nothing to permit his employment un-
der the law, which forbids the rendering
of service to the United States without
pay.
Since the war began others have come
to Washington as eminent in their lines
Of work as Mr.. Vanderlip is in his
Merchants, professional men, scientists,
all eager to be of service, asking moth
ing but an assignment where they can
apply themselves effectively for the gov
ernment's advantage. There are men
working in this city today practically
for nothing who have given up immense
business connections, whose pecuniary
sacrifices will be enormous and whose
services the government could not re-
place.
This is the true winning spirit. This
is what will carry America through this
crisis and win the war for it, and should
be emulated by every citizen, from
the humblest. Every man in America,
every woman and every child should to-
day be doing some bit toward the win
ming of the war, whether it is rolling
bandages or doing some essential daily
task in the ordinary routine, some extra
work that will release others for service
elsewhere, or serving in the ranks them
selves. And every one can at all times
hold the thought firmly that this is
just war and that it must and will be
won.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
New York and Woman Suffrage.

Undiscouraged by the recent result in
Maine, where the polling was two to one
against the cause, the friends of woman
suffrage are now e1erting themselves in
New York, where test at the ballot
box comes in November. They are in
"the enemy's country" as Mr.. Bryan
would put it. The state is on record in
opposition But good deal Of water
has gone under the bridge since that
record was made, and something is ex-
pected from the new situation, local and
national
The women have among their advo-
Gates President Wilson, Gov. Whitman,
Theodore Roosevelt and Charles E.
Hughes. Mr.. Bryan also is friend, but
whether he adds strength to the cause
Is question. He has never been popu-
lar In the state on any proposition.
Other advocates are many of the lead
ing newspapers Of the commonwealth I;
and they are generous in allotting space
to discussion. Publicity is much to q
cause appealing to the public in coun-
try Of newspaper readers.
The ablest and most influential Of the
opponents Of the proposition in the state
is Elihu Root. He is incorporating
in his attitude, and throwing his weight
in this campaign against q movement he
has always combated.
Assisting Mr.. Root are some women
prominent in tho social and intellectual
Evening star., 1917-09-26
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
l1th 81 and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Appropriations.


In addressing the Senate yesterday on
the war deficiency appropriation bill,
which passed without a roll call, Mr..
Martin said:
eve are compelled to shut our eyes
and appropriate great deal rather than
hamper our men on the battlefield. But
our duty to scrutinize these estimates
grows every hour. We must give every
dollar necessary to prosecute the war,
but our duty is to trim down extrava-
CANT and useless appropriations. The
governments finances are in a perilous
situation. Are we going to impoverish
the countryf Yes, if necessary to win
this war, but in Gods name don't let's
spend money unless absolutely neces-
sary.'
8 This statement coming from any high
source would be important, but coming
from the leader of the Senate it is most
important, and should be pondered with
attention and respect by all Mr.. Mar
tin Is not an alarmist, nor a pessimist,
nor given to extravaganza Of language.
Rather Is he man of sober views, and
conservative in his appraisements. he
is rated as one of the business members
of the Senate, in the sense that he speaks
but seldom, devoting his time to COM
mittee work Arithmetical figures, and
not figures of speech, are his specially.
This appeal is the more important,
too, because of being in harmony with
one made in the House the other day
by Chairman Fitzgerald of the appro-
priations committee. The New Yorker,
like the Virginian, is a man Of few
words. He grades as business member
Of the body to which he belongs. Neces-
sarily, he studies closely all estimates
submitted to Congress, and from years
Of service has become an authority on
governmental needs.
Both men, while favoring and voting
for liberal allowances for war purposes,
want wise economy practiced. Billions
for defense, but not a cent for waste.
Simply because money is abundant is no
excuse for extravaganza. On the con-
trary, large as the amount is, the greater
should be the care in spending when the
enormous size of the war orders is con-
sidered.
This appears in an account of the Sen.
ate proceedings:
items for many millions of dollars
were approved with only a handful of
senators present and without discussion,
as they were when the bill passed the
House unanimously just a week ago.
Minor provisions only evoked debate"
We see from this full warrant for the
remarks Of both Mr.. Martin and Mr..
Fitzgerald. Big things passing unno-
ticed; little things only commanding at
tention. Sharp eyes fixed on the spigot,
but nobody watching the bung.
We have just entered the war, and
are making our first appropriations.
They are extremely large, and next
years demands may be even larger.
That we should watch our financial steps
is plain, and that if we do not there will
be disaster is certain.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Guynemer.

frances greatest aviation "ace," Capt.
George Guynemer, is reported as prob
ably dead, no word having come from
him since he left Dunkirk in a recon
naissance flight fifteen days ago. This
man had q wonderful record. Two years
ago he was a common soldier, having
been admitted to the French army as a
volunteer after being rejected five times
by medical examiners. He Immediately
developed genius for military aviation
and at the time Of his last flight he had
scored ffty-two German airplanes as
victims, the greatest number brought
down by any single aviator in the course
Of this war on either side.
From the beginning Of the war there
have been specially brilliant performers
in the air service on both sides, men
who have flown without fear and with
great skill, not only as aerial pilots but
as fighters, managing their planes with
precision and tactical shrewdness so as to
have their enemy always at disadvan
tage. Only few of these men have be-
come known. Lufbery, the American, has
scored many successes and is still fly
ing, one Of the most valuable members
Of the French aviation service. But there
are scores Of others who daily take their
lives in their hands and make flights of
great danger over the German lines,
supplying the artillery with information
and fighting enemies in the air, Of whom
the world hears nothing.
In little while Americans will be
flying in France, with the latest type
Of planes, probably propelled by the
liberty motor, SO dramatically produced
here by combination Of the leading
engineering talent Of this country.
Many Of these will be lost, but It Is
fairly certain that the American aviator
will make a brilliant record for ef-
fciency and daring, and the hope is that
with great feet Of these machines the
American air service will be ono Of the
chief deciding factors Of the war.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

Austrian statesmen are talking of a
special indemnity to enable their coun-
try to meet the enormous war debt.
Fears are evidently arising that the
scrap of paper may attempt to intro
duce itself into finance.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

There was so much profit in dyestuffs
that the Teutons would have done weh
to devote themselves to coal tar prod
ucts and let munitions alone.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

France has supervised the manufac-
ture Of shoes for civilians as well as for
soldiers. A pair of shoes is necessity
the world over and not the luxury that
soaring prices would indicate.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

Eighty-seven billions is the sum men
TONED in Germany as indemnity to be
demanded from the allies. There ap-
pears to be some curious relief in tax
ing scrap Of paper and covering it
with arithmetic.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

Regardless of the course Of Congress,
the constituents of several senators may
be relied on to do their own investigat-
ing.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

If Occoquan does not become world
famous the failure will not be due to
any oratorical Stacking on the part of
Mr.. D. Field Malone.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

China is determined to become a mill
tary nation. The mandarin may as we'll
prepare to doff his gold embroidered
satins and get into khaki.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

An Iowa doctor suggests putting to
death people who have outlived their
usefulness. Capital punishment for old
age seems trife severe.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Above Susnici0n.

II certn'y is glad bout dis complexion
Of NINE" said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley.
"Why,"
at enables me to wait on table in
any restaurant wifout incurrin' de
suspicion dat rs German observa-
zionist"
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Relieved,

His joy no argument can stop.
For fuel has become SO few,
There is no wood for him to cho1
Evening star., 1917-09-26

Real soldiers have taken the place of
civilians in the preparedness parades
that now turn out every day.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Home Censorship.

Home Censorship.
"Do you remember the story of David
and GOLIATH"
eyes. But don't encourage my boys
to read it. I have trouble enough now
to keep them from throwing stones"
Evening star., 1917-09-26

The troubles of food dictator would
make the an1ieties Of an excise official
seem not worth remembering.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
An Adyanta1e.

Everybody in Crimson Gulch seems
to think prohibition is a good thing"
remarked the stranger.
"Yep," replied Broncho Bob. "a man
kin go ahead now an drink plain water
without gettin' the reputation Of bein'
stingy"
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Current AbbreYiation.

"That druggists son is terrible ig-
norant," exclaimed the superior small
boy.
"How do you knowp
'He thinks HCL stands for hydro
chlorie acid instead Of high cost Of
living"
Evening star., 1917-09-26

There is a very wide difference be.
tween a pacifist and peacemaker.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

Stamped White Linen Cen.
terpieces, also Scaffs and
Luncheon Cloths; In the new
est designs. zoc up to ea.oo.
-Children's Dresses; stamped
In pretty effects; sizes for in
fants and up to Il years. Soc
to $3.50.
Linens by the yard, for
stamping purposes; choice of
ecru or white; in l8 to 81 inch
widths
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Sample Sale of Wilton Velvet Rugs

wilton Rugs, 100
different effects. Five
S t a n d a r d brands.
Choice, $54.05.
Wilton Rugs, two
sizes:
SA x10h #. at S49.95
4hx71h #. at S17.95
brussels Rugs, 9x12
It. size; $13.45 values.
at 91O.85.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Too Much to Ask.

I never shall discuss thing
I do not fully comprehend!
Unto the simple truth I'll cling
And speak it to the very end.
And then some imp paused to rejoice
And said, III thus you should explore
Each statement ere you give It voiee.
You will be silent evermofels
Evening star., 1917-09-26
Host of New Ideas Evolved

Host of New Ideas Evolved
From the Pleating Store
The new pleatings and bandings
are SO attractive that they inspire
the creation of new forms of
neckwear
Wide Bands Of shirred net, also
plain net bands with ruffled edges,
have announced their appropriate
ness for making new high stocks
and cuffs. These landings are
priced yard, from
soc to $1.OO
Plain Net Bandings combined
with flet laces are finished on one
side with a picot edge, on the
other with tiny ruf1es of net, and
are exceptionally dain-
ty and charming. A O. 0E
White Satin Bandings are shown
with picot, cord or hemstitched
edges. A yard,
soc, 75c and $l.OO
Wider bands for vests or collars
are priced from
$l.3o to $500 a Yard
Wide Net Bandings, with lace
or ruffied net trimmings, are
much in demand for making
jabots, and are priced, yard, from
soc to $1.5O
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

Stamped Library Scarfs;
beautiful designs to be worked
tip. S1.00 and s1.z5.
Pillow Tops; simple designs,
or more elaborate effects. z9c
up to S1.25.
Stamped Undermuslins, En-
velope Chemises, Gowns, Cor
set Covers, Pajamas, etc. dainty,
fashionable, new intimate gar
ments ready for embroidery.
s0c to Sl.S0.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

Wool Art Squares,
plain tones and re-
versible. two tones
and plain centers:
9x12 IT. at. .$1S.0S
sNx10k IT. at $11.85
6x9 IT. at. ..... e6.oS
-Carpeting. wool and
fiber, for stairs and
hall. a yard. S9c.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

JUST IN-NEW FALL DESIGNS for braid
ing, beading wool embroidery. etc; our work
room does best work; place your order for
stamping NOW.
ALSO all orders for MONOGRAMS, embrod-
ering of handkerchiefs linens, etc. should be
placed NOW.
Evening star., 1917-09-26
3. Kattt, Su,ta & On. i
esue susS conne sra q. Aao eeGuA Avl.
fS. Kan1, Su1ta & On.
/ .1ue susY CORNER. srnssf. AND PzsctA AVA
September zS, 1917.
Foer tonight and tOmoFsosc.
Noderste teApesueHre.


t
has dmuhp %
and had1gs items that all In a1. display
Evening star., 1917-09-26

ecrocAsted Bedroom Slippers,
Work Bags, Shoe Trees, etc.
new Ideas worked out to show
you what you can do with
yarns. These are models for
display only
Accessories for the new Knit.
ting Bags and Baskets; a full
line of handles, tassels, fruits,
rings, coins, beads, cords, etc.
All Popular Lines of Crochet,
Embroidery and Knitting -
Evening star., 1917-09-26

-FLEISHER YARNS; complete stocks, in q goc
Vicuna. Silk Mix, Germantown and Saxony Yarn
FREE INSTRUCTIONS, in Knitting, Croche
ing, Embroidering Tatting, etc.
We show you how to make the popular ne
our Art Store.
Evening star., 1917-09-26

Rag RuGs, mixed
colors and plain; 8
sizes:
24x36 in. at. .40c
25x50 in. at. .60c
36x54 In. at. $50
-Cafpeting, Brussels
or Velvet. A yard
tomorrow at 60c, 0Sc
and e1Ao.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-07-05
PHELPS Is NOW
FIRST LIEUTENANT
Former Kennewick Man is Max.
ing Good at Officers Train
ing Camp

s. A. Phelps, who for several years
was operator at the N. P. station here,
has received his commission as first
lieutenant in the field artillery. Mr..
Phelps is at the officers training camp
at the Preside and will be called into
active service as soon as training at
this camp has been finished. He writes
to F. r. Jeffrey as follows:
San Francisco, Calf, 6-21-'17
Dear Friend:
Will drop you few lines tonight
and let you fellows know that am
still alive. Having been pretty busy
since being here, I have only written
two or three letters that were import
ant and had to go. Have been drilling
hard and every spare moment we get,
we have to spend it in studying les
sons for the next day. Can never tell
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-07-05
ADDITIONAL RICHLAND NEWS

Bryson Lausch, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. M. Lausch, one Of Richards pa
triotic boys who answered the call for
volunteers several months ago and en-
listed in the navy, came home and sur
prised his parents and friends last
Saturday, having been granted ten
days furlough before being placed in
active duty aboard ship. Young Mr..
Lausch has been stationed at Bremen
ton since he Joined and he states that
he enjoys the service immensely only
that he would rather be out on sea
duty than cooped up in the navy yard.