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Evening star., 1917-10-24
Beat Other Owners Into Navy.

Even before the United States de-
clared war this man from ChiCaEo put
his speedy pleasure craft into commits
sion for war service. The result was
that he beat every other yacht owner
into the American Navy by six weeks
This Chicago patrol--to designate II
in way that is unohjectionable TO the
censor-can run circles about any L.
boat built, but as yet il hasn't accom-
plished such performance. That isn't
its fault its the L boats Mot one
of them dares keep its deck or peri
scope out Of the water when the Chi
cago patrol appears over the skyline
When l went aboard 1t today it had
just finished 4 stretch Of duty that had
much to do with submarine" Jacks
stuck in map in its chart room.
There are certain things the tacks
told that l cannot tell. There are other
things the taeks did not tell that l can
write down.
After number OF days at sea the
Chicago patrol was returning to this
port when its wireless operator picked
up a message that brought quick
orders from the commander and equally
quick action on the crews part. These
three letters did it:
Evening star., 1917-10-24
Surprising Message Is Received.

Half an hour after its first call for
help there came a surprising message
In the fre!ghters name. 1t announced
new position. sixty miles north of the
one originally given. The Chica go
patrol and three coast radio stations
asked for yerification- The new posi-
tion was repeated.
Give course and speed, wirelessed
the patrol.
Cant" came hack tho answer.
The commander OF the patrol decided
to keep on the course determined by
the first position. A few minutes later
his decision was justified. His operator
picked UP this message from radio
station. at a point on the coast over
looking the second position: Have a
clear view of new position; absolutely
no vessel conforming to freighter's de-
scription in sight.
After lull in the wireless CONVEX
sation there suddenly came the mes
sage, Fired torpedo.
One-two-three-the seconds were
slowly counted of on the Chicago pa
troll. Would another message come
through from the freiIhtsr2 The ques-
tion was soon answered
Missed"
Evening star., 1917-10-24
Big Freighter Tells OF Danger.

They came from one OF the biggest
freighters under the British nag Its
size, value and cargo gave added Zest
to the attempt Of the Chicago patrols
crew to save il.
The Britisher wirelsssed its latitude
and longitude. its course and its speed.
1t so happened that il was making its
fourteen knots an hour in the direc-
tion from which the Chicago patron
was bringing the help of its speed and
guns.
Bringing immediate aid; notify Us OF
any change" was the message that
went from the Chicago patrols wire
less room. II also gave its distance
and magnetic bearing.
With stokers and engineers getting
every biz OF speed possible out of
Americas fastest yacht it was cutting
through the water al a rate that was
quickly lessening the gap between the
two vessels.
Submarine shelfing US wirelessed
the freighter. NO hits yet"
The Chicago patrol rushed on. Every
member OF its crew was praying. pray
ing that the U-boat would not sub
merge before its guns had their say.
Let the kaiscrs s pet stick around for
u.s." said the gunner with wad o:
chewing gum in his mouth. "and 1
betcha l hit il right in the beer bottles
ties
Evening star., 1917-10-24

in knit and wool goods. And t
Quilted J { k cts VI t h 0 u
sleeves: in black. white or blue;
also black with white or lavender
Innings. At Sl.S0.
Quilted Jackets, with sleeves;
black with white or lavender lin
ings. At $3.50.
Corduroy Robes, with sailor
collar; lined with seco; made
kimono sleeve style, finished with
cord; choice of blue, purple,
coral, gray. etc, $500.
Flannel kimonos. en-
pire style with elastic at waist;
prettily piped; in variety Of
colors. At Sl.50.
Evening star., 1917-10-24
Comfort Garments That Every Women Needs
Close
s@ Pm.

Astokco OF
andy wg consideration
Evening star., 1917-10-24
A Pound of Whole
VIII oof contains l7OO

Wheat contains 100
calories, says the chemist
but it doesn't contain any
calories for you unless you
can digest it. 1t is what you
digest, not what you eat,
that supplies nourishrnent
for the days work. 1t is a
time to cut out expensive
foods that generally contain
little nutriment. Shredded
Wheat Biscuit is 100 per
cent. whole Wheat-nothing
wasted, nothing thrown
away. 1t is real man-power
food, Two or three of these
little loaves of baked whole
wheat with milk and fresh
fruits make a nourlshlng,
strengthening meal at a
cost of a few pennies. Made
in Niagara Falls, N. Y.
Evening star., 1917-10-24

ioH t'AA9 -
Beacon Blanket Bath Robes,
with and without collars;
trimmed with ribbon folds. These
are in floral designs in soft pas
tel colorings. The Chinese man
DARN robe is favorite with
college girls; also in this line at
$500. Better qualities, $6.75 to
$S.75.
Outing Flannel kimon nos,
straight and semi-ftted styles;
trimmed with satin ribbon; va
riety OF colors. At $500.
Outing Flannel Dres sing
Saeques. in a variety of pretty
colors. 75c and Sl.00.
Evening star., 1917-10-24

y plolu IA tiiio ai VI SSoiSAey
nsideration.
Knit Petticoats. in gray, white
and natural with colored bor-
ders; crochet finish top and bot
tom; regular and extra sizes.
SI.00.
Knit Petticoats, part wool;
gray and natural with colored
borders; also plain white, black
and gray. S1.z5.
Extra size Knit Petticoats, in
part wool; solid white, natural
or black. $1.75, $500 and $2.z5.
-Snugglers, made of white wool
edged with pink or blue; laced
under arms. SI.25 to $3.50.
-kann's-Second Floor.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13

Capt. Jebsen, formerly of the Jebsen Steamship Co., operating lumber boats the Pacific several years ago. caused much excitement at the outbreak of the by suddenly leaving San Francisco his headquarters. It stated at the time that he German agent and all efforts of the United States to capture him failed About six months after his disappearance letters were ercep ted at San Francisco which showed that he was then aboard German submarine operating off the coast of England.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
Equipping of Armed Forces of the United States Is Being PrObed By Military Commission
 Appointed By Senate
BLAME IN DELAYS ARE GIVEN
Major General Crozier Says Congress Responsible for Shortcomings of War Department-SenatOrs do
 Much Cross Examining

WASHINGTON, Dc. 13. - The Senate Military commission began an investigation of the War Depart ment's work in equipping the fighting forces late yesterday afternoon. The first move in the congressional in- quily was into the general conduct of the war. Major General Crozier, Chief of the Ordnance, said that one of the early obstacles was owing to the military policy defined in the na- tional defense act of nineteen sexteen. He said that the contemplated force of a million men to be raised in five years was the original program but the uncontemplated participation into the war compressed the five year pro- gram into one year.
 Beginning the investigation this forenoon, the Senate committee asked General Crozier to give specific eX- planatiOn of delays in supplying arms and equipment to the soldiers.
 Senator Chamberlain said yester- day that Crozier had blamed the labor situation and also Congress for the delays.
 Senator Hitchcock asked: "Why do Americans have to use the French ar tillery, although we have been in the war for nine months? Why are our soldiers without clothing and equip ment when asked?"
 Gen. Crozier reiterated that ob- stinate senators and congressman, who delayed war matters were res ponsible.
 "You must remember" said Gen. Crozier, "that we have been in the war nine months, but We were not prepared even at that time to enter it. You gentlemen know who of you delayed war measures. The Presi- dent asked time and time again for preparedness measures and you turn ed them down. Now you ask why we have not accomplished in nine months, what it has taken other na- tions nine years to prepare for. ln the short time allotted no othec na- ton on the face of the earth could have accomplished what we have. Our factories have been working overtime and everybody, nearly, has put his shoulder to the wheel, to help. Don't blame the war machinery, blame your selves, but at that we are in a splen- did way now and if you would stop listening to jingoism and pro-Geman talk, gentlemen, you would know where we are at. Don't argue now but help in every way possible and stop your disputes"
 This afternoon Gen. Crozier at tempted to lay some blame upon Sec retary of War Baker, but did not make much of an impression. He said that if machine guns had been order ed earlier all troops in France would now have them. Many troops have also been delayed in being sent to France because of the lack of modern rifles.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
STEAMER GIVEN COMMANDMENT
 8 MEN KILLED
German Submarine Shells a Spanish Steamer Of the Coast of Spain Without Any Warning-PrOtest
 Is Made to the Germans
AFFAIR CALLED UNwARRANTED

MADRID, Dec. 13. - The Spanish steamer Claudeo was bombarded yes terday off the Spanish Coast by a German submarine and eight mem bers of the crew were killed. The steamer was badly damaged and imped into a coast port this fore noon, reporting the trouble. The Captain said that the German sub marine opened fire upon him without any warning and suddenly stopped when the Spanish flas was run up to the masthead. Flags are painted on both sides of the steamer and there was no excuse for the shalling.
 The Spanish government is pre- pairing an energetic protest to the German government regarding the uawaranted affair.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
GERMANS LAUNCH MASSED ATTACKS
 OVER WIDE FRONT

LONDON. Dec l3-The British forces have met and repused the first German massed attacks on the WeS tern front the first general movement in several days
 The Germans attacked over the military front east oI Boulecourt and then started heavy bombardment with artillery along the line between BouIecomr and lpreS the longes, line of attack during the present war At tacks were also made in the Champagne region and east of Rheims.
 The official report says that every attack was repus ed satisfactorily Field Marshal Haig and all his com manders have been waiting for the massed attacks and no part of the British line was permitted to be found short oI men or munitions. Huge guns were dispatched to all fronts to meet the expected assault of the Teuton forces
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
VIVA AMERICA AND PRESIDENT
 ITALIANS YELL

ROME, Dec. 18. - A great demon stratiOn occurred in Parliament this forenoon when Premier Orlando men tioned Americas declaration of war with Austria. Every member in the House arose and applauded, the gal leries joining in, all shouting "Viva America and President Wilson and the Great American people"
 Premier Orlando was making a re- port to the Parliament members re- garding the allied conference which was held in France during the past week. The Premier spoke encourag- ingly of the war outlook and then
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
NO FISH QUOTATIONS

KETCHIKAN, Dec. 13. - There were no fish quotations made here to- day
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
LOSSES STOP ATTACK ON
 ITOLIAN FRONT
Official War Statement Issued By Italian Government Report Bitter Defeat Upon Germans
 and AustrOs at Bretna
IS QUIET ON OTHER FRONTS

ROME, Dec. 13. - The TeutOn forces renewed their attacks east of Bretna yesterday noon, says the off, cial report issued today by the War Department. Because of the great losses inflicted by the Italian artil- lery and the infantry, the Germans and Austrians abandoned efforts to break the line about midnight.
 The official statement says there are no other reports of progress in the Italian war available.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
WAR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION IS
 BEING CONDUCTED
Iefeated by the Bolsheviki.

defeated by the Bolsheviki.
 It is also reported that the Cos sacks revolution is expected to fail and the Cossacks will join the Bol- shcvilii. The Bolshevibi is expected to capture all military post of Gen. Konilof.
 One Pcuograd correspondent of the London Times says that the Bolshe- wiki is gaining ground in Russia be- cause using the strong hand.
 One dispatch this afternoon, from BolshcviEi sources, stated that the Siberans have declared in favor of a Monarchy.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
GEN. KORNILOFF WOUNDED
 OF BOLSHEVIKI

LONDON, Dec 13. - Various and conflicting reports were received here today regarding the Russian situation. One report has it that General Korni- lOff has been wounded and his forces
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
WILL ACQUIRE ARMY
 FOR BRITAIN RAILROADS

LONDON, Dec. Is. - It will re- quire approximately $15O,OOO,OOO to reconstruct or strengthen 15,OO0 miles of roads in Great Britain after the war; in order to enable them to carry the growing motor traffic, says an of ficial estimate.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13

said:
 America has now joined in war upon Austria and the German gov elnment is further involved. With the United States further pressed in- to the war, Italy, as we'll as the Ger man people themselves, know that only defeat stares the Teutons in their faces"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
RIMOR THAT HANG WILL SOON RESIGN

LONDON, Dec. 13.-Ruuors of the pending resigna- ton of Field Marshal Haig and General Sir William Rob- ertson Chief of Staff are rife in London The changes are said to be due to the formation of the allied council Fears are expressed in the local press that the new council will be triumph of the politician over the military strategist
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
ECCLEs IS ILL

SEATTLE, Dec. 1S. - President S. w. Eccles, of the Alaska Steam ship company, is seriously ill in an eastern city according to reports re- ceived here.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13

PARIS Dec 13-The official statement of the war department issued this afternoon says that general art erying by the Germans were begun on all western front lines early this morning and still continued No break in the lines have developed. The French and British forces are today maintaining strong defensive.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13

SEATTLE, Dec. 13. - Steamer Ad- miral Evans has postponed her sail ing and will sail tomorrow for Alas ka points, including Kodiak.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
SALVATION ARMY
 WILL OPERATE ON
 FRENCH SOIL SOON

NEW YORK, Dec 13. - Fifty new huts will be built by the Salvation Army in American camps in France, each to cost $6,000.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
MYSTERIOUS VESSEL, BELIEVED
 A GERMAN RAIDER, ON PACIFIC
STRANGE VESSEL BEING OPERATED
 ON A NEW LANE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 13.-From various sources information has been received here of suspected Ger man raider upon the Pacific Coast.
 Steamer Paoona arrived here last night and the of ces said that they believed the steamer Maverick is now being operated as a German raider along the coast of Alaska.
 Captain Fred Jebsen now a German submarine off cer formerly owned the Maverick This is the steamer which the United States officials claimed smugged arms from the United States into India to further the revo ton there which was started against British rule Much of this smuggling evidence was brought out here recently during the against certain German officials indicted for melting the reyouton several of whom entered plea of guilty last week.
 The officers of the steamer Paloona state that
 strange vessel shot off sky rockets three nights ago. then approached the steamer and kept her searchghs playing upon her for over half an hour When the lights were turned off the captain of the Paoona flashed his powerful earhght upon the vessel and he is positive in his state ments made today the United States authorities that the stranger was the Maverick.
 The liner ManOw which arrived in port this morning reported to the Federal authorities similar experiences with the strange vessel four days ago. The officers stat ed that the vessel was the Maverick without doubt and this statement made before the officers were aware of the experiences of the paloona.
 Two days ago a Japanese liner reached Seattle and the officers reported that while off Dutch Harbor strange vessel kept crclng around the liner on radius of three miles The name of the steamer had been obt erated This was also reported to the Federal authori ties Russian steamer two weeks ago sent wireless report that strange vessel was following it. The Rus sian vessel was loaded with munitions outbound for Vad ivoStok
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-13
ANIERICAN ENGNEERS ARE THANKED
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, [

WITH THE AMERICAN AFAll IN FRANCE, Dec 18.-Field Marshal Douglas Haig sent Major General John Pershng letter of thanks for the assistance be- ing given by the American engineers Special thanks are made for the valuable services rendered the English around Mouzeacort on November 30th. Field Marshal Haig sad that the Americans conducted themselves gal lanty."
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21

Washington, March 2O.-For two
hours today President Wilson dis
cussed the international crisis with
his cabinet and heard urgent sug-
gestions that the date for the extra
session of Congress-, fixed for April
16, be set forward to consider fur
ther steps in defense of American
commerce against German submar-
ines.
The President did not express his
views, and so far as could be learn
ed later had not finally determined
upon the course to be pursued. The
prevailing belief was that he would
announce the call for an earlier
meeting of Congress tomorrow.
Among officials virtually the un-
animous opinion is that in spite of
the technical armed neutrality
status of the United States, actual
ly state Of war exists as the result
of the ruthless destruction of Amer
ican merchant ships and the killing
of American citizens in defiance of
international law and of the most
solemn warnings one nation can
give another. The only question is
what shall be done about it, further
than the arming of merchantmen to
resist submarine attack if they get
the chance.
The cabinet members generally
are said to have expressed today
their willingness to support a pro.
gram based on an early call fol
Congress and a formal declaration
that a state Of war exists between
Germany and the United States.
The President tonight went t.
the theater-a thing he frequentl!
does when he has made a prelimi
nary decision on a grave question
and wants distraction in order t,
look the problem anew with freshen
en- mind.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
INHUMANI1'Y SHOWN
BY THE GERMANS
Report Of Consul Shows That
VlqilaRcia's Grew Was Set
Adrift Far From Shore

Washington, March 20.-Consul
General Skinner at London forward
ed to the State Department today a
dispatch from Consul Frost at Ply
mouth giving the most complete off,
cial report yet received on the un-
armed torpedoing Of the American
steamer Vigilancia with q loss Of
fifteen lives, including several ma
tive American citizens.
The report follows:
"Vigilancia of Wilmington, Del,
from New York for Havre with gen.
eral cargo of smelter structural
iron, asbestos, dried fruit and straw,
sunk without warning March 16, in
latitude 1857, longitude 9.34, OF
about '145 miles from nearest land,
by torpedo from submarine of un-
known nationality.
1.-TWO torpedoes fired at ship,
first missed, second struck ship on
starboard side by third hatch. Ship
sunk in ten minutes. Weather at
time clear with moderate sea swell.
No other vessel in sight. Crew of
forty-three men attempted to aban-
don ship in two lifeboats. Ocean
swell, twenty-five men were washed
out Of boat. Of these ten were saved
and fifteen drowned.
'Among the drowned are Third
Engineer Carl Adeholde, native
American and naturalized American
citizen. Some Of the crew drowned
were American citizens.
Screw adrift in lifeboats from
Friday morning at 10 o'clock until
Sunday morning at 4 o'clock Sub
marine Of unknown nationality fol-
lowed lifeboats at distance Of fifty
yards from 10 Friday night till 4
Saturday morning. Submarine and
lifeboats did not speak.
Survivors landed at st. Mary's
in own boat after suffering greatly
from cold, vet and fatigue. One
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
cabinet IS READY SAYS WASHINGTON
Two Hour Secret Session Is Held And II Is THOUGHT That
The Extra Session Of Congress will Be fastened

After the cabinet meeting, Secre-
tary Daniels, saying that no new
naval orders had been issued, hur-
ried to the Navy Department and
went into conference with members
of the general board. Information
for the President, and tentative
plans for further naval activities
were discussed.
The only argument known to
have been advanced in official cir
cles against the early calling of Con-
gress was that the President himself
can do almost everything possible
Immediately. But in spite of this
argument the preponderance of Off
cial seemed to be that Congress
should be summoned just as soop as
possible so that the full power of
the government would be assembled
in Washington.
Plans for organizing patrol
squadrons of privately owned mot
orboat and yachts along the Atlantic
coast were discussed tonight at a
conference between Secretary Dan
iels and Captain George r. MARVEL,
and assistant for operations, who
has just returned from trip to
New York, Boston, and other coast
points, to enroll valuable craft. Cap
tain Maxwell reported that he had
arranged contracts with many own
ers of small, speedy boats suitable
for mounting guns and chasing sub.
marines or patrolling the coast, tc
turn their vessels over to the gov
ernment in an emergency. A mum
Der Of boat owners also agreed t.
volunteer as a reserve officer.
Both Secretary Daniels and Sec
retary Baker spent several hours a
their Offices tonight going over de
partment business.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21
GERMANS DROWNED
in GETAWAY DASH
Two Men Lose Their Lives;
Others Are Captured In Dash
At Philadelphia

Washington, March 2O.-Lieut.
Chorth and Machinist Mate Her
mann Schroeder of the German in
termed crews at Philadelphia navy
yard are believed to have been
drowned last night in an attempt to
escape.
Eight other men who escaped at
the same time have been captured
by companies Of marines and the
pspnlou! sssqI 'soHod s!qdlspsEqd
the seven who were reported last
night as having failed to escape.
Fourteen men were concerned in
the attempt to escape. Officials feel
certain that the dash was known to
the German officers and that the
men, led by Lieut.. Chroth made it
with the sanction Of the command
ers.
Four men were captured while at
tempting to leave their ship. The
crews of the Kronprinz Wilhelm
and the Prinz Eitel Friedrich were
at once mustered and it was found
that the lieutenant and nine men
were missing.
Companies of marines were dis
patched. in pursuit, the police reser-
YES and civil authorities aiding in
the chase. How the eight retaken
were found the preliminary reports
does not show and it does not show
what evidence there is to support
the supposition that the lieutenant
and one man were drowned.
Two Of the four men caught while
attempting to leave their ship were
in civilian dress and were we'll sup
piled with money.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-21

A good treatment for cold set
tied in the lungs is HERR1CK'S
RED PEPPER PORUS PLASTER
applied to the chest to draw out in
flamation, and BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP to relax tightness.
You get the two remedies for the
price of one by buying the dollar
size Horehound Syrup; there is q
porous plaster free with each bot
tie. Sold by Belanger Drug Co.