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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-19
BATTLEFIELD MUD GREATEST OF
 MIXTURES British Officials Say That There Is Nothing Like It in the Whole
 World. IS LIKE QUICK SAND Men Drawn Down in the Mud Are Found After
 a Thrty-hour
 Search.

LONDON, Sept. l9.- Major Gen eral Frederick B. Maurice. Director of Military Operations at the War Office. who has just returned from one of his frequent trips to the front in France, was asked by the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-19
TOO MANY MEN
 APPLYING FOR
 THE U. 5. NAVY
Uncle Sam Cannot Take Care of All Those Who Offering
 Services.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19. The United States navy has become so overcrowded that Secretary Daniels has ruled that college men can re turn for this winters training, al actual service next summer when more ships and stations will be available. Enlistment for the navy has been halted because of the number of men on hand who can stations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-19
Taffeta--Not a Novelty

Will be the material of many a Fall dress. They are, first of all, less expensive than other dress silks, and yet possess many of the features that make other higher priced silks so desirable. A wide range of new colors both for eve- ming or street conn I wear, AT. DZ.UU yO
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-19
If You Are Going To Knit Be Sure
 You Have Everything Needed

Wherever you turn these days you are sure to see some young woman, woman of middle age, or an old grandmother knitting for the boys" at the front Everyone throughout the land is knitting something. You will find the right kind of wools and the right kind of needles and at prices that will help you do your "bit" at very little cost.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-19
MARION GOLDSTEIN IS
 CALLED TO THE COLORS

Marion Goldstein, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Goldstein. who enlist ed in the Naval Reserve some time ago. has received his orders to re- port to Bremert0n on the 7th of next month. He will leave Juneau on the next southbound sailing of the City of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-19
EARTH SHOCKS KILL SIX.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-Official dispatches today from Bogota, Co., lombia, says the earth shocks which began there August 29 continued intermittently until Sept. 13 A few buildings were damaged and six persons killed.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
ARGENTINA PopULACE RIOTS
Presidents Part In Luxburg Plot stirs
Country.

Country.
Buenos Aires, Dec. 24.-As the re-
suit of the publication of the telesrams
sent by Count Won LuXburg, the former
German minister to the Berlin foreign
office. it again has been necessary to
call out mounted patrols to disperse
crowds of people who demanded a
rupture of relations with Germany.
The mob, which shouted Long Live
the Republic" and "Death to Presi:
dent lrrigoyen" was dispersed after a
fight with the mounted police in the
Gale Florida. Heavy guards again
have, been placed over the property
owned by Germans in the city and
mounted men also are guarding the Of
fees of the newspaper La Union, for
which Count Won Luxburg obtained a
subsidy.
In political circles certainty is ex.
pressed that Congress will demand ex.
plantations from the government re.
garding the state of affairs as exposed
by the Won Luxburg kilograms.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
Cartoon Musical Comedy

All the speed laws of singing,
dancing, music and comedy ar,
violated in the newest cartoon mus.
lcal comedy success, "Katzenjanl.
mcr Kids" which come to the Wall
pcton Oper House for an engage.
enlent of Two performances-Mat
lnee and night. Wednesday. Jan
2nd, undr the direction of Gazzolo
Cats and Clifford. Here is a show
that for real. hilarious fun. catchy
music, pretty girls, novel electr,-
cal effects and beautiful sen:cc
mounting has amy cartoon, play
play heretofore presented com
pletely backed off the boards.
"A real fashion parade with The
beauties Of the chorus, and they
are all real peaches in the katzell
jammer Kids" chorus, dressed IN
tie latest fashion creations that
will be- a delight to the ladies. ami
the gentlemen, also will find much
attractive in the living models.
katzcnjmmer Kids is a show
built for the entertainment of all
classes of theatregoers. Thele az"
features for the kiddies and Young
and old alike will find much tn
aml'se them in the big show.
There are twenty four j'mgly
musical numbers i'm the "katzcr-
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
Resolutions

Whereas, it has pleased Al
mighty God to remove from our
midst by death our Worthy Broth
cr, Peter Meuer and, Whereas; by
the death of our brother Peter
Muer st. Philips Court No. 209 Of
the Catholic Order of l'orestcrs
looses one Of it's Jealous members.
Therefore. be il Resolved that w
tender the bereavrd family our
heartfelt sympathy in their time of
affection, and as their loss is also
one of our losses. we mourn with
them for our brother.
ADAM GEBUART.
a. j. CONNOLLY.
p. A. PESCHEL,
Comit.4
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
Red Cross Notes

AT Redtield. s. d., young men
OF the city donated for the pur'
chase of a knittin, machine to BE-
used at the local Red Cross head
quarters.
Members of the police and fire
department at Aberdeen S. ID.
have issued statement praising
the work of the small boys of the
city who have efficiently cleaned
up the town, in their search for
everything sasable that has been
relegated to rubbish heaps and
back yards. Proceeds from the
sale of old rubber, iron, bottles
and junk have been donated to
the Red Cross.
If we had been making ),
thousand surgical dressings where
we were making one we would not
have been over-supplied. This
was THE message contained in i
letter received at Northern Div
ision headquarters from Mrs.
Mabel Erb, now surgical dress
ing maker in France. The need
for surgical dressings in not being
sufficiently supplied to relieve
the hideous sutferings, Mrs. Erb
declared. The need is greater now
than ever before.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
Congregational Clippings

The Fircside meeting will be held
at Mr.. David Pur,lon's 5 home, on
Thursday evening of this week.
Our pastor, Rev. T.. II. Still
we'll, is spending the holidays in
Eau Claire, Wis. The pulpit will
be occupied next Sunday by Prof.
Daniel Freeman OF Fargo College
who will preach morning and
evening.
Special Christmas wa, an
enjoyable feature of the services
last Sunday. A solo by Prof. Pra-
ther and two anthems by double
quartette, were much appreciated.
The marvellous benefit bestowed on
mankind by the Christian religion
were Indicated in PASTORS morning
sermon by the contemplation OF
the world s condition if all trace of
Christianity were wiped out. \
chorus of young people sang in tn"
evening and at the close of The ser
vice Miss Jameson sang.
The Sunday School held its
NmnS entertainment last Friday
Christ the Hope Of the World" ="
was effectively rendered before a
large audience. The decorations
were in keeping with the spirit OF
the occasion. The committee is
grateful for the generous gifts
presented for the Orphans S Home,
Florence Critttnton Home, Arme.l
ian and Belgian Relief. Red Cross,
Soldiers. Packages and for local
charity. The total amount of mon.
ry given was x60.62
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
Abandon Defensive for Offensive
on Northern Front and Meet
With Success.
HOLD ALL POSITIONS
Terrific Artillery Fire Fails to Die
lodge Them From Recaptured
Terrain-comparative Quiet
On British Front.

London, Dec. 24.-With signal sue
cess on several sectors, the Italians
OH the northern line in Italy, between
the Brenta and Piave rivers, have
ceased defensive warfare against the
Austro-Germans and assumed the of.
fensive.
Attacking positions which the enemy
had captured near Monte Asolone. Cen
eral Diazs troops have gained con.
siderable portion Of terrain and held 1t
Notwithstanding terrific artillery fire
which was turned on them.
Berlin Tells Of Action.
The German war office, in endeavor.
Ing to belittle success of the offensive,
which 1t asserts was repulsed, shows
that the effort of the Italians was a
determined one, the troops to the west
OF Monte AsolOne delivering seven at.
tacks against the enemy front.
Admission is made in the German
communication that Italians have tax.
en- the initiative in fighting on Ponte
Pertica and Monte Solarolo, but It is
declared their attacks on these sectors
as on Monte Asolone, were without
success.
Quiet on British Front.
Comparative quietude prevails on
the British front in France and Bel.
GUM and along the French line run.
ming from the region of ST. Quentin
to the Swiss border, except for BON.
bardments and minor infantry opera.
tiOns.
From the Verdun region to Hart
mansweilerkoff, in Alsace, the artillery
activity has been pronounced on vari
GUS sectors.
German Forces TripIed.
With the French Armies in North.
ern Italy. Dec. ga careful compila.
tion of the strength and disposition Of
the tremendous Austro- German forces,
which, originally concentrated for the
Italian offensive probably, have been
augmented by troops from the Russian
front. has just been completed by the
French military authorities
The summary shows that between
the middle of November and the mid
die Of December the bulk of the enemy
forces has been steadily shifted from
the lower Piave line to the sector be-
tween Vicor on the upper piave and
the Asiago plateau. the part that 10
held by the French-until forces now
trying to battle their way into the
northern Italian plains have been near.
ly tripled.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
krause. vvetherhse NuptIajs

last Friday night at the HON,
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wing in Breck-
enridge, Mimi. the marriage Of Mr.
Arthur kralse and Miss Stell;,
Wetherbec was solemnized. Rev.
Grey reading the wedding ccro,
mony. The bridal couple were at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Voves of Wahpeton.
The groom, Mr.. Arthur krausr,
Il son of VIM. Klause, is a young
business man of this city, and tn"
bride is a daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. w. Wcthcr|re of Fair
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
u.so.t Crew Captured at Sea.

Paris, Dec 24-The captain and 21
members Of the crew of the German
submarine which destroyed the old
by French torpedo boats. according tc
details received. The Chateaurenault
NOS escOrting several ships when ut.
tackled. The torpedo struck the star.
board engine. French torpedo boats
bombarded the submarine which quick.
.ly disappeared. reappsaring a nom.
ent later on the left. tiunners on the
cruiser fred 40 . second torpedo
.otSxck the ship.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
Beauty Squad the first adCan Musical Comedy Kamma Wednesday,

jammer Kids" Among the biggest
hits are "San Francisco, "And
For That He's Got the Nerve tn
Draw Salary "See America
First, Sailor Yarns, ""How Du
You DO Honolulu" aud Katzen;am
mer Kids
"katzenjammtr Kids" is the
joint effort of David NJ. Wolff who
wrote the book and lyrics, aud
Donald IL. Bestor who is respon-
sible for the catchy music of the
piece. The show was staged by that
master of stage craft, Virgil Ben
nett.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
To =. ODE stoeky.rd Labor.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-The federal medi-
alton board will investigate the labor
situation at the Chicago stock yards.
Threats Of the 10000 employees at the
stockyards to strike unless packers
meet their demands brought Secretary
of Labor Wilson and board members
here. They held an informal confer
ence. preliminary to the session. The
hearing will be secret. Max T.owen.
thai. secretary, ANNOUNCED. The pack.
ers' side will be the first presented.
Packers denied that there was any
oavse for the beard heldiRg hearinSD.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27

Miss Ma:il'!l '>cErieber camc
!'"n Fargo o. spend he X:n.s
holidays at her home in this city.
w. A. Briggs Of Wheaton.
Mimi. and F. w. Briggs Of White
Rock. South Dakota. spent Christ
mas day with their sister. Miss L..
G. Briggs.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-27
PLACES BLAME FOR SHORTAGE
Food Administration Official Says Pro.
hibition Makes Sugar Scarce.

'"ONSo SNS~s SSas~Ss
Washington. Dec. 24.-Prohibition
was blamed for part of the sugar
shortage by George NJ. Ralph of the
food administration in his testimony
in the senate investigation.
Dropping of the use of liquor by
soldiers and sailors and their natural
turning to soft drinks and candy that
require so much sugar, had added
greatly to consumptions
The spread In the states Of prohibi.
tion by local option has made steady
increase in the consumption of sugar,
he said.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
M GAIN MURDER TRIAL
 WILL BEGIN MONDAY
Jury Which Tried Mark Mccain at Last Term Failed to Agree Henry Mccain Sentenced to Fl Years, Case Appealed.

Mark and Henry Mccain, father and son, will be placed on trial at the special term of circuit court which which convenes next Monday, for the murder of J. P. Slagle about a year ago on the streets of Prescott.
 Both were tried at the last term of court, the jury having disagreed after hours of confinement trying to come to decision on Mark McCain's case.
 Henry Mccain was tried and con- victed at the previous term and sen fenced to 21 years in the pen. for second degree murder The attorneys for the defendant appealed the case to the supreme court, this tribunal remanding the case for a new trial on technicalty.
 Joe Mccain, one of the boys who was also indicted for the murder of Slagle, pleaded guilty to manslaugh- ter, and was given ? years iii the pen, where he is now serving his time.
 These cases have been the most noted in the history of the county. and the expense incurred in very great, and neither of the principals were residents of Nevada county. the Slagles and Mccain being residents of Hampstead county, living just across the line.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
JUDGE BOWLING DEAD

Ashdown, Sept. 14.-Judee Jeffer- son T. Bowling. aged 56. died at his home here this morning at 6:3O o'clock He became suddenly i'll while holding court at Nashville one day last week and was brought home on a special train to be placed under the care of the family physician He appeared to be much improved yesterday, and after eating breakfast this morning told the nurse that he was feeling much better. He was stricken a few minutes later with an attack of the heart.
 Funeral services will be- held from the Baptist church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The services will be in charge of the Masons. He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Grover Cobb, Misses Nell, Agnes and Bethel of this city.
 He was elected judge of the Ninth Judicial district in 1910, and was serving his second term He has lived here since 1895
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
MOTOR FIRE TRUCK
 |S NOW IN SERVICE
Is Handsome in Every Detail, Fully Equipped and Stands Ready to Protect Every Home and Building in City Limits.

The motor fire truck which the Prescott Volunteer Fire Department boys have had under construction for some time was completed this week and is on display at Harrell Auto mobile Company's garage where it can be inspected both inside and out by anyone wishing to do so. As to whether it will do the work and give ample protection to property owners will soon be determined, but if it fails we don't believe it will be the trucks fault
 The truck is painted a bright red and trimmed in gold and black with a nickel plated radiator. The entire length is Is feet and weighs about 5000 pounds with sufficient room to carry eight fremen safely. The equip ment includes big chemical tank with 40 gallons capacity, the use of which is especially interesting; two small 3-gallon hand extinguishers, 15O feet of chemical hose, 1000 feet of ? 1-2 inch water hose, two patent lan- terms, two axes, 70 feet of extension ladders, a large electric horn and a few other minor pieces. The hose connections, hand rail, etc, are of nickel plate. The old hose house is undergoing considerable repairing for the accommodation of the new truck.
 Fire Chief Fred Murrah informs us that every resident living within the city limits of Prescott will get pro- tection with the motor truck by turn ing in the alarm to Central and giv- ing the exact location as near as pos sible and the fire boys will get to the scene as fast as gasoline will burn, so he asks that everyone bear this in mind, that if you live in the city limits you will get fire protection the same as the man who lives in the fire limits. A minor detail taat we were about to forget is the fact that the truck has uetu uuIIl ny lHe oIu llellou-Oi d credit to Harrell Automobile Co.'S garage, the work being done by this company free of charge, but the ma terial used in the truck must be paid for. Some have agreed to pay differ ent amounts while others have not been called on. If Chief Murray calls on you, remember that this means a thousand per cent more protection than the city ever had and what you give will ba in self defense. Do your bit" in this ease. See the truck and you will be glad to contribute.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
SUBMARINE
 ATTACKING STEAMER
British Freighter Says She Picked Up Wireless Message That Merchant Steamer Was Being Attacked Off Nantucket
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 An Atlantic Port Sept. 15.-A Brit ish freighter which arrived here re- ports having picked up wireless mes sages asserting submarine was at- tacking a merchant steamer less than hundred miles off Nantucket. Inter national code signal flashed constant ly. Not all the wireless calls were decipherable
 Another British freight ship which arrived today said warnings had been received by wireless than sub marines was plying in the Western Atlantic.
 Unconfrmed reports reaching an other port may indicate that still another ship was attacked by a Ger man submarine off the Newfoundland coast.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
RUSSIA DEMANDS
 KORN|LOFFS HEAD
,,oer of People Spreading A ioainst Other Traitors-Sus~ nicion Riga Surrendered to Further Aims of KOrniloff.
,rrited Press Special.

Tinted Press Special
 petrograd, Sept. 15.-General Kor- ,1o4 misiudged Russia, therefore pnssia m is demanding that he die.
 The provisional government today focpd the spreading anger of the peo- nle against former Generals lssimo and Ishtesmia.
 A peoples organ today expressed tho nopular suspicion that Riga was surrendered to the Germans in fur +berance of Korniloff's schemes.
 Word from the rebel front" late Friday night was to the effect that Kornilof had not surrendered, but that his retel troops were melting away rapidly.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
BRITISH TIGHTEN GRIP
 0N TIE YPRES SECTOR

United Press Special.
 London, Sept 15.-British troops forged tighter grip on positions east of Westhoek in the Ypres sector last night, Gen. Haig reported
 Paris, Sept. l5.-French counter at tacks today drove the Germans from most of the trenches they entered yesterday north of Caurieres wood, today's war office statement says.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
RUSSIAN TROOPS CONTINUE
 OFFENSIVE NORTH FRON1

United Press Special.
 Petrograd, Sept. 15-Russian troops are continuing the offensive on the northern front today, the war office announced. They have occupied Kron- berg, taking a number of prisoners. It is also stated that Russian advance posts were thrown forward two-thirds of a mile against the enemy.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
TROOP TRAIN FIRED ON;
 FOUR SOLDIERS WOUNDED

United Press Special.
 Steubenville, Ohio, Sept 15.-A posse of citizens and detectives is searching today for the persons who fired fusillade on troop train as it passed through Mingo Junction last night. Four soldiers were wounded, one seriously.
 Names of the wounded soldiers are being withheld.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
REVENGEFUL MAN-HUNT IN
 PROGRESS NEAR CHATHAM
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Chatham, III, Sapt. l5.-A we'll or ganized and reyengeful man-hunt is m progress four miles west of here today. The posse, armed with shot guns and rifles, Is searching for Ray mond Wells, alleged slayer of Addi- son Martin, who was killed several days ago trying to protect his daugh- ter from Wells wrath. Bloodhounds were put on the trail today. Wells is believed to l. 8rmented.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
SUGAR. SYRUP AND
 MOLASSES TO BE LICENSED

United Press Special.
 Washington. Sept. 15-Importation, and refining of sugar, sugar syrup and molasses will be licensed beginning October l, under an. executive order of the President.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
COMPTROLLER ISSUES CALL
 FOR NATIONAL BANKS
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Washington, Sept. 15.-Comptroller of Currency Williams today issued a call for the report of the condition of national banks at the close of busi- ness Sept. 11th.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
EASTERN CAROLINA VISITED
 BY DESTRUCTIVE FLOOD
United Press Special.

United Press Special.
 Goldsboro, N. C., Sept. 15.-A de- structive flood swept Eastern Caro- lina last night. Cotton crops in sev- eral counties is reported destroyed, and bridges washed away Railroad traffic at a number of points is at a standstill. The business section of this ci,y is six feet under water. No loss of life has yet been reported.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-15
CALLED FOR SERVICE
 REPORT WEDNESDAY
Seventy-siX More of Nevada's Quota of the National Army Have Been Notified to Report September I9.

The following are the names of the men who will comprise 40 per cent of Nevada county's quota to be sent to Camp Bike Wednesday. Sept. 19:
The Washington herald., 1917-06-27
EXEMPTION BOARDS
TO FORM TOMORROW
Members Anxious to Start Work on
Selective Draft.

Members of the recently appointed
local exemption boards who will pass
upon the claims of Washington young
men will probably organize tomorrow.
Commissioner Louis Brownlow said
last night that printed instructions
to the exemption boards would not be
sent out until tomorrow. As soon
as they are received, the boards will
elect a secretary and a permanent
chairman before the draft regulations
are promulgated by President Will
son.
These regulations. It is said, have
practically been completed and are
now before President Wilson. Publica-
I ton is expected daily, as 1t has been
announced that the draft may begin
within the next three weeks.
Not a single one OF the thirty-three
men appointed to serve on the Dis
trict's eleven boards OF exemption has
thus far refused to accept his ap-
pointment. Commissioner Brownlow
said.
The first step in the draft process
will be the numbering OF each of the
1887 young men now on the registra-
tion rolls in the District. The number
ing, Commissioner Brownlow said
will not begin before tomorrow.
Names Of members of the local
boards throughout the country ade
practically ready for announcement.
according to oficials yesterday. The
War Department Is now busy or
sShizing the appellate exemption
boards. Union labor leaders. 1t wal
announced. will De representated on
these higher boards. Samuel Gompers
president of the American Federation
Of Labor. has completed a list oi
nominations for membership.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-27
SEEKS 100000
FROM UNCLE Sam
Surprise Visitor Causes Stir in the
Treausry Department.

A lady bug infested the Treasury
Department yesterday afternoon
seeking Secretary McAdoo. She was
conspicuous this sizzling June day
for a flaming red picture hat. a set
of white fox furs, and a business
like air. A messenger shunted her
OF into the office of George Cook
sey, assistant to the Secretary.
The government owes me $780,
Ooo." she told Mr.. Cooksey. Il have
called for it"
Mr.. Cooksey replied that he knew
nothing about the claim.
why don't you?" she asked.
You look intelligent-with all
these books and papers on your
desk. Maybe you don't know who
( l am. l have just been appointed
! Queen of Canada and I need the
money for coronation expenses"
Mr.. Cooksey's fingers found the
secret button which summons the
captain of the watch.
There's a gentleman in my Office
who wishes to see you," said the
captain as he approached her mai
esty.
We'll. IL he's a gentleman I'll
/ CO." she snapped at Mr.. Cooksey
He'll be the first one l ever found
around this building"
A few minutes later the captain
phoned that he had lost" the queen
through the Fifteenth street door.