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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-17

Beaumont has lost number Of last year $
men, due TO enlstments. II would like 10 hear
from several good players willing to play for the
sport. Would also like to arrange Rames with
hrst-class teams having grounds and paying a
reasonable guarantee. Harry Il. Murray 9Jil
North Chadwick street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-17

A football player (backfeld mani would like
TO hear from a nret-cass amateur team in
Philadelphia, lie has had several years expert
ence in Philadelphia and weighs 152 pounds
r. Il. c., 1913 West Oxford street.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
PERSONAL MENTION

Arthur E. Wadams former super intendent of the Kasaan Cannery near Ketchikan for the Gorhan and Company passed through Juneau last night on the Northwestern, bound for the Westward section. He will con meet with the Dora at Seward and travel to his destination on that ship.
 Guthrie NJ. Scott, broker of Ju- neau, who has been south to visit Mrs. Scott and his young son re- turned on the Dolphin.
 William s. Bayless and wife. who have been spending the past several weeks in Seattle and Tacoma, re- turned on the Spokane
 Cash Cole accompanied by Mrs. Cole and baby who have been spend ing several weeks visiting in Brem- erton and Seattle, returned from the South on the Spokane last night
 A. B. Dodd. the we'll known mining man, returned from the south on the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
BETTY WALES DRESSES

Spokane after having spent the win ter ill the south on business connect ed with a proposed cannery to be To- cated oY Icy Straits. Ife is at the Gastineau Hotel
 Leo R. Hain, local manager of the In&ersoll-Rand Machinery Company, who has been south and east attend ing meeting of sales managers Of the company returned from the south on the Spokane
 J. D. Helps, Alaskan manager of the Standard Oi. Company, who has beca below oa business connected with the interests of the company which he represents, returrei on the Spokane.
 r. D. Lanbe, salesman for large Portland hardware company, who has beea soIth on short business trip, returned last night on the Spokane and is at the Zynda Hotel
 Dr. +. R. Myers. prominent den- tist of Fairbanks, former mayor Of that city and member of the Terri torial Dental Board for the Fourth Division. who has been visiting in the south for the past several weeks arrived from the south on the Spo-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
LEGISLATIVE BALL
 BEING ARRANGED BY
 LADIES; DATE SET

The committee of ladies who have executive charge of the arrange ments for the Legislative Ball are rapidly completing their plans and with the help of the members of both houses expect to be able to give the people of Gastineau chan nel one of the best evenings of en- tertainment they have had for some time.
 The date of the dance has been definitely settled as April 27th, the place at A. B. hall, and excellent music and refreshments will be served, A general invitation to the public of the channel to attend the function, which is being given by the members of the Legislature complimentary to the citizens is extended
 The committee in charge of the arrangements consists of Mrs. o. r. Hubbard. chairman; Mrs. Luther '. Hess, Mrs. Isaac Sowerby, Mrs. Thomas Price, Mrs. w. w. Casey. Mrs. Daniel Sutherland, Mrs. Mon te Benson and Mrs. John Roman.
 Needless to say the ladies are di- recting and the men are doing the work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

kane and is at the Gastineau Hotel
 John F. Mullen, of the E. M. Beh- fends Bank force, accompanied by Nrs. Mullen and son, left for the south on the Admiral Evans yester- day for an extended visit.
 W. Johnston, of Strelna arrived from the south on recent boat and i5 at the Gastineau for a few days.
 J. s. C. Hager, registering from Seattle and Nome, arrived on re- cent boat and is at the Gastineau Hotel
 J. R. Gowen, oI Fairbanks, is in the city and is at the Gastineau. He arrived from the south on recent Goat.
 J. A. Marriott, wireless operator at ken5ington, arrived here last night and is at the Castincau The Ken sington station has been closed
 Dr. w. E. Zuoer, Of Ketchikan, president of the Territorial Dental board, arrived from the south on the Spokane and is at the Gastineau Ho- tel
 Frank Hughes, who has been at Jualin for the past two months, re- turned home this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
TIN CAN CONTRACTS NEARLY TOTAL THE
 FULL YEAR OUTPUT

NEW YORK, April 13.-A promi- nent tin can manufacturer in discuss ing Washington reports estimating 7,500, 100000 cans will be needed for packing food products this year and that shortage is likely of 3,500, ,000,- 900 cans, points out that in 1916, the banner year in the tin can in dustry, the total consumption of her medically sealed cans used for putting up food products was about 4,0o0,- 000,000 cans The consumption this year will depend on the crops, but as things are at present the can com panies expect to be able to meet their contracts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
BIG REDUCTION OF
 BREAD RATIONS IN
 GERMANY HARD FELT

BERLIN, April 12.-Commencing on the bread ration reduction the Rheinische Westfalische Zeitung says prise" The Kolnische Volkszeitung says This new restriction means a great sacrifice, and can only be borne by people who, for tho sake of the highest aims, will bear even heavy burden" The Volks Zeitung says sIf the measure is absolutely reces- sary it must be accepted, but it must be stated that for many the limits of the bearabie are thereby exceeded"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
GERMAN I. W. w. BOASTS
 HE IS GOING TO MEXICO
 TO HELP WHIP AMERICANS

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Apri. 13.-'I am going to Mexico to help the 'Greasers' and, the Dutch whip the United States. This remark. said to have been shouted by w.. Brandt, German and member Of the Industrial Workers of the World, at the Denver & Rio Grande station drew a crowd which im- mediately mobbed him. Brandt was knocked unconscious. He was rescued by the police and placed in jail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
instructed to search all strange boats.
 Expect To Make a Capture.

instructed to search all strange boats.
 Expect To Make a Capture.
 Those in charge of the search while admitting the gravity of the situation and the need of as much help as possible, believe that Krause will be taken. They do not think he can get away from the cordon that is being thrown out in such a way as to cover all ave nues of escape from Southeastern Alaska.
 When Were Bars Cut2
 When were the bars of the main tank cut which permitted Krause to escape? This has become m absorbing topic of conversation fol- lowing the disappearance of Krause. Several experts have claimed that if the bars were placed in a vice, with full strength employed, it would take the average man four hours to cut through them. But Krause is believed to have been at work on the steel bars for some time, how long is only conjecture. The cuts are smooth. as if a hack saw had repeatedly gone across the bars and various times. The cuts were not made at perts as certain tooth marks would easily have been left As to how the saw or other instruments was secured, there is no clue. The jail officials, however, believe that all of the inmates of the tank were cognizant of the fact that Krauso was working on the bars. The main tank is small and with ten men confined in it, it is claimed no one man could have Undertaken any thing without the knowledge of the remainder, especially cutting steel bars.
 Shake Down Is Made. Early this morning all prisoners were taken from the main tank and infinitely searched. Officers then made a thorough search of 1 the bedding and clothing of the in mates of the tank, but no saw or any other instrument Krause or others could have used, was found. krause had not had visitor, it is said for several weeks.
 Under Death Sentence. ~. krause was convicted in the Ju- neau courts last year of having killed Captain James Plunkett, the crime being alleged to have been done some time in October, 1915. Sentence of de.th w"s Dasscl u-on him by Judge R. w. Jenning, on obruary l7, 1917.
 Before the conviction of Krause for Tlardel Ea nd boa eo1y .5aaed of kidnapinG, fIaadulent use O. the mails on several ccrnts and charges; Of forgery, robbery and other crimes for which he had re- ceived an aggregate sc,4tence Of 5S years in the penitentiary.
 krause was under indictment al- so for having killed a Japanese by the name of Yamammoto near Wrangell but was never tried on that charge, and he was also strong ly suspected of having made away with several other men in South eastern Alaska. His criminal ac- tlvities, as revealed during his trials had extended over a period of many years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
CITY WILL SAVE JOBS
 FOR MEN IN SERVICE

SALT LAKE CITY. April 13.-Em- ployees of the police, fire and health departments who enlist in the United States army. navy or national guard or Utah may do so with the assur- ance that at the end of any such service they may render to the coun- try their positions will be waiting for them, according to an announce ment made by Mayor W. Montague Ferry.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
CRIMEAN VETERAN IS DEAD

WALLA WALLA, April 13. = William F. Mutual, one of the earl lest and best known pioneer farm CTS of this section, died here at S1 years. He was a veteran of the English navy, having served in the Crimean war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

TWO IN tlNH-The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES lads" keeps the housewife informed
 of all sales and the news columns are right ID 10 the minute on the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13

Bert Howdeshell, we'll known print CT and newspaper man of Juneau, left last night on the Northwestern for Corsiova. where he will take charge Of tke Cordova Times.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
The rules are as follows:


 CD Stories to be written by students of the Juneau and Doug las High Schools at the time of writing.
 (2) Stories to be not over 1,500 words in length. They should be 1,O00 or more, but may be less.
 (3) All stories to be turned over to the superintendents of the Juneau or Douglas public schools on or before Wednesday, April %. (4) The first prize will be $15; the second, $5; third, $5.
 (5) The awards will be made by judges to be selected by a com mittee consisting of the superin- tendents of the Juneau and Doug las public schools and The Empire. (6) The identity of the writers not to be disclosed until the award is made.
 CD The Empire may have the right to print without charge any story submitted in the contest. It will print at least the three stories winning prizes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 TO MEET TONIGHT

A special meeting of the Juneau Fire Department will be held tonight at 2 o'clock at the City Hall instead of eight o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Silk Hosiery sec 75c $l, $1.25 and $1.5O

Even with prices soaring sky ward, we are still able to offer this hosiery at these prices, owing to placing our order many months ago in the Eastern market. Some come black and white only, others colors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Silks

'affeta is by far the moro popu- lar of all silks at present, and we are able to show the most worn colors, 96" wide, also crepe de chine. and fancy taf- fetas in a variety of stripes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Cretcnes.

Now that house cleaning time is here, most every woman finds she needs new hang- ings or coverings of some kind. The new patterns have arrived and range in
 price from 25c TO 75c I'D.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Sl5.OO
 500
 500
First Prize Second Prize Third Prize

To the student of Douglas or Juneau "Hi' who writes the best short story a prize of $500 will be given THE EMPIRE awards this prize to en- courage the better use of English and its application in written form
 Consult with your professors-get an idea and get to work
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
White Goods, All Kinds and Prices
Bungalow Aprons

Made in three styles. middy style, lace front, button slde, and button front; all with. belt. short sleeves; stripes, dots and small pat terms, AT S5c.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Chiidren's s Rcmpers

Or play suits in tan or blue, long or short sleeve, trim med in red. Ages 7 to IA years. Just the gar ment for the small young ster, and considerable warm CT than dresses, PRICED, $1.00.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-13
Suits that Are Practical

Jersey suits built on the lines of sport garments, practical for all kinds of wear; colors are green, gold, ma genta, blue, old rose; also serge suits in the always popular navy. Priced SIS 50 to $45.O0.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07

docks and repair and coaling sta
tons there, while the only regu-
lar British troops in Canada, prior
to the war, were garrisoned in
this city. '.3,,
r. The city u the AthhAiG terHi-
nus OF the IntercoloniaI Railroad
and OF the Canadian Pacific.
From the outbreak Of the war,
Halifax has been the great ship
ping port for troops from Can
ada and India for Europe, while
a large part OF the exports from
Canada and American points for
England and France have been
sent from this port, A recent. is.
sue of Golfers Weekly stated
that American troops were also
being put aboard transports here
for overseas service.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07

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The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
HOLY WAR AGAINST
CHRISTIANS PART
OF TEUT0N|C PLOT.
Prosecution AT San francisco
Produces Witness Who Tells
Of Part Ne Played
UPRlSlN6S AGAINST
BRITISH AND FRENCH
Moslems Were To Be Incited
Through Priests To Bring
About Serious Slaughter

SAN FRANCISCO, December 74-lAs
snciatcd Press German and pro Ger.
man conspirators did not stop at seek
ing to ircite fanatieal Hindus 20 rebel.
lion and rapina and plunder. hut their
plans contemplated biz ody massacres OF
all Christians 10 the British aud French
provinces was shown By the prosecu.
tion IN evidence which was adduced
yesterday In the prosecution Of the
ease against the remaining defendants
IN the eon.spiracy'ease now ON trial in
the federal court. Il
New Line Opened
New lines of proof, even more start
ling than those which have BEEN used
hretofOre in the prosecution or the al
legged conspirators to violate the neu.
trality Of the United States, were
opened by the prosecution yesterday
Gnd the Investigation OF the charges
nssumed much broader scope. The al
legged conspiracy was approached from
an es' ~ ,ew augie.
slaugnter or Christians
D~nwes Kekksr, called as witness
for the prosecution, told Of the part
lwhieh-be had played 20 bring about a
"hoiy war; by the sIosIems upon the
Christians. He testified that Il was
agreed TINT he sho,Ald select Moham-
medan priest and Of his choice Of Jave
who was TO be sent to Berlin. From
Berlin this priest was, he said. to pro-
ceed on 70 Constantihople, where he
was 70 confer with the heads Of the
Mohanlmedan church in an effort to per-
suade them 10 ineite the, Moslems Who
were IN British or French ppssessions
so-rfse in a .haly war agsadst flle4 ehris-
tians 5sas
Seek Inside Information
Efforts made on behalf of the defense
to secure information as TO what testi-
mony was TO be given by the witnesses
for the prosecution was also disclosed
yesterday. A telephone operator was
put on the witness stand BY the prose.
tution. She testified that attempts had
been made TO use her to secure infor-
nation, especially the names of wit
nesses Of the prosecution, what their
testimony was TO be and what the gov
ernment was seeking to prove.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07

It has been impossible to se-
cure any complete statement Of
the immediate cause Of the dis
aster. The first reports state that
vessels laden with high explo-
sivesilcollided, one ramming the
other. broadside as it emerged
from its slip.
The detonations were so terri
hc that they were plainly felt
throughout a circle of thirty
miles, while at Truro, sixty-one
miles away, the noise Of the exr
plosion was heard.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
BUSINESS GOOD EXCEPT
IN CONSTRUCTION LINES

WASHINGTON, December 7--(Asso.
eiated Press Business is generally
good throughout the country, Is the re-
port that was issued yesterday by the
federal reserve banking board. An ex-
ception to this rule, however, is to be
found in building and construction
work in various parts Of the country.
This is dull because materials are
scarce, difficult TO obtain and high, and
labor is short, with wages at abnor-
malIy large figures. Atg<
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
.UNITEDSTATESWAR
. ship RENDERS AID

. WASHINGTON, December 7---tAR-
sociated Press) s)-The number Of killed
In Halifax Is unknown said advices re.
eeived early this morning from the
naval commander aboard the U. g. s.
Dartmouth. 81. . &. d..
The navy department said that the
figures mentioned In earlier dispatches
had been found impossible Of verihca-
tion by the commander who was wit.
ness to the explosion. He proceeded
into the harbor at once and has rend.
cred all possible aid. .".,. 1:".-... g..
His despatch said that all Of North
Halifax is destroyed and that q NUN.
Der Of ships had been sunk arr, many
others damaged. We sf
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
.HALIFAx A GREAT
IL SHIPPING CENTER

r Halifax, which has a civilian
population OF nearly sixty thou
sand, is the capital Of Nova SEQ
tia and the principal seaport OF
the Province, 1t is noted for its
fine harbor on Chebucto Bay,
which, in peace time. has been
the winter headquarters for the
British North Atlantic squadron.
The British navy maintains dry
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
UNITED STATES WILL
NOT WAIT FOR CALL
BEFORE SENDING AID

WASHINGTON, December Z
Associated Press)-Plans of the
United States for the Immediate re.
lief Of the stricken city Of Halifax
are TO 60 forward without waiting
for any call for assistance to be is.
sued, These we're started imme!@
diately upon the receipt Of adyiees
of the disaster and have grown in
scope as the magnitude Of the cata.
'clysm has become more fully known.
The belief prevails that aid should
be and will be rushed al once and
not be held pending the issuance Of
formal call. Il
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
FRENCH SHIPPING LOSSES

PARIS, December Associated
Press s)--Six vessels of all descriptions
were destroyed by enemy submarine
warfare during the week which ended
December H.. Two were of more than
1900 tons burden, two smaller merchant
craft and two were fishing boats.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
cAMBRAI SECTOR

On the Western front in the
Cambria sector General Byng
withdrew from some points, re-
firing in perfect order and with
out the knowledge Of Rupprecht's
forces, This movement. il is ex-
planned, was made necessary as a
result Of some OF the wedge like
advances which the Germans sue
ceeded in making last week in
their turning movement and was
for the purpose Of Strengthening
and strengthening the British
lines Of defense and offense.
In this sector Ruppreeht continued
his heavy bombardment and long after
the British had left some Of the posi-.
tions from which. II was deemed best
Continued on Page 3. column j
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07

situation and instituted the work
of fighting the fire and that OF
rescuing survivors.
When night fell the city was
plunged in darkness, adding to
the misery and, confusion, while
thousands tramped the streets,
homeless and suffering from cold,
despite every effort to make the
temporary relief work cover the
situation. s
RELIEF HURRIED
From nearby Canadian and
American cities relief trains have
been started out, carrying sup
plies and clothes and bearing
many doctors and nurses. The
towns in the immediate neighbor-
hood have already been able to
reach here with help, which was
sorely needed. ,.
1t is the northern end Of the
city which has suffered the great
est damage. The destruction zone
centers on Richmond Street and
covers an area OF two square
miles.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
Vessels Carrying Munitions
Meet; Known Dead More
Than Two thousand
PROPERTY LOSS IMMENSE

lALIFAx, Nova Scotia December Associated Press 1.-Two
thousand dead thousands injured property
tion amounting millions the
dous explosions due the collision nunon ships in the
harbor here yesterday morning g s
The Of the blast when the two munioa carriers were
cE1 piters explosion was
immediately followed by others the munitions stored great
quantities in the waterfront warehouses off
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
CITY ROCKED AND SMASHED

semblance; great Arena rink being used as military
depot fell in and were killed. depot swayed from
the it's tower topped bring
ing down with the heavy roof Of the buildings church steeps
crashed into the streets crowds stood petr6ed with
the sudden terror The military gymnasium destroyed
hundreds Of the structures lining the habor including grain
tors and the sugar refinery
CHILDREN AND WOMEN DIE
Children on the streets dashed by the explosion against
fences and telegraph poles killed by impact Women were
tossed about and e screaming with broken limbs In the bo
waters s1si... >
Trains waiting the yard along line Of two miles
were thrown of the rails and rolled about Everywhere throughout
the city the telephone light and down Docks
and wharves were smashed and shaken. ~ 4tT.s-
FIRE ADDS TO DISASTER
Immediately following explosions fire broke ont in num-
Der Of places throughout the wrecked city and
sections where effort check them attempted What
buildings through the damaged section had wsood the
the explosions destroyed by the fire. =
The desperate efforts by the military and the
citizens through miles of blocked streets All
through the stricken section the cries Of the wounded praying
that they might not be left to the flames From
thousands of injured who lay open waiting Tor assist
ance being unable crawl the great piles wreckag that
blocked every avenue Thousands OF made
hundreds Of injured ones pehed in the fire Military patrols we're
at work al last night bringing the sharred bodies from the
sttt KNOWN DEAD NUMBER TWO THOUSAND l. 4
estimate of the chief Of police midnight that the
known dead numbered upwards of two thousand
Last night the the climax From the
wasted districts continuous vehicles brought injured
to the temporary hospitals and the bodies to the tenn
poary morgues Through the hospitals and morpes 6lsd
thousands searching for relatives and friends The most pu
sights about those morgues the fire victims
were being laid out n long lines Many the opes had
burned beyond possible hope of recognition each chaed
fragment of humanity scutnized over again by fear
filed ones dreadng that they should find they 50 earnestly
sought, 80,
Around the buildings far into the night crowd
ed waling mothers and stricken fathers while seahers among the
ruins brought out the manged forms OF the children teachers
ALL BUSINESS CEASES
All business in the city suspended when the expo
sble and the greater number Of the available vehicles
mandeered b t military authorities who assumed charge the
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
ITALIAN VICTORY

II the result on the Asiago Pla-
teau was indecisive or decisive
only in small Teuton gains in the
upper valley Of the Brenta such
was not the case. In that sector
a strong massed assault was
launched by the Teutons and this
the Italians met successfully and
repulsed with the infliction Of ter
rible slaughter.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-12-07
GAINS ARE SLIGHT

After appalling losses the Aus
tr o. Germans fell back but
throughout the day other similar
attacks followed, Aow on one sec
tor and now on another. Some
slight advances were made in this
way and Berlin official reports
claimed the taking OF IL 900 pris-
oners. Italian official reports as
serted that the gains made were
not of an importance to warrant
the loss of man power that was
inflicted upon the enemy.