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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-23
JOFFRE AND PARTY
NOW SAFELY HOME

Members Of French Mission Reach
erest on Way 70 Paris From United
states-saiIed on May 15-News.
paper Editors Loyalty Keep Secret
Fact Of Departure-ltalian Mission
in Washington.
Paris, May 23.-MarshaI Joffre
and former Premier Viviani arrived
at ersst last night on their return
from tho United States. They
reached 6rsst At midnighht and are
due in paris Tonight.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
FAMOUS FOR BEAUTY.

One of the oldest of Canadian cities,
Halifax also is one of the most pic,
turesque. 1t has two principal beau
ty spots, Point Pleasant park and
the Public Gardens. The first lies
between the North Arm, ford three
miles long, and the harbor proper.
The North Arm is the cruising basin
for canoes and pleasure craft Of small
size.
Two hundred acres of land make
up Point Pleasant park, and the woods
have been left in wild state. The
roads are splendid They were built
for military purposes. The park has
a pair of magnificent iron gates given
to the city by Sir William Young,
former chief justice of the province.
They are set at the head Of Young
avenue, one of the principal roads Of
the park.
A mile from Young avenue gates
are the Public Gardens, the most cul-
tivated spot nj Canada, and said to
be it's most beautiful garden. An area
of 20 acres is thus given up for pur-
pose Of pleasure right in the heart OF
the city. When the land was origin
ally taken up for park purposes it lay
on the outskirts of the town, and was
a hunting field. 1t is laid out in formal
flower beds, a band stand and precise
walks.
Like Bit of London.
A dozen public buildings, each with
a history, also tended to soften the
lines Of "the garrison CITY," Houses
originally built Of wood and stucco and
later of stone and brick and patterned
after the English style, give the visi-
tor the impression that Halifax is
corner Of London itself, lifted and
transplanted in Nova Scotia.
From the citadel a beautiful view
Of the entire city and harbor is given.
Facing the water front, one looking
from the fortress may see the entire
business district of Halifax( lying par
allel to the docks and extending back
almost a mile from the water front.
On three sides of the citadel the resi-
dence section slopes away to the wa
ter, which almost surrounds the prom
ontory.
Haligonians always took the great
est pride in their public buildings. In
the point of age, Old Martello Tower,
built during the earliest days of the
city's history, is second only to st.
Paul's church. 1t was used as an out
post when settlers were unable to
leave the Notifications of the colony
without taking chances of being scalp
ed by the Indians.
Other Noted Buildings.
The Provincial Building, the Govern
ment House, the City Hall, the Domin-
ion Building and the new Customs
House were among the edifices OF
which the natives of Halifax boosted.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
WORST DISASTER
IN MANY YEARS
Catastrophe at Halifax Appall-
ing in the Loss Of Life
and Property.
BIG PART OF CITY IN RUINS
Fire Following Rain OF Explosives
Completes Destruction-Port and
Harbor One of the Most Valued
Of British Naval Posts.

Outside the toll of life claimed on
land and sea by the great war, the
catastrophe at Halifax is by far the
greatest disaster in many years.
Numerous explosions have occurred
in munition plants in this country and
Europe, but the Halifax disaster is the
most tragic explosion, in the number
Of lives lost, in the last quarter CEN
fury. Indeed, few catastrophes OF any
nature have probably exceeded it in
the number Of dead.
Pilot Frank Mackie Of the Mont
Blanc declared that the collision re-
suited from a confusion of whistles
sounded by the Iona, causing d col
lision with the Mont Blanc, which ar
rived at United States Atlantic port
on November 9, laden with 5000 tons
OF munitions for France. She was In
bound from New York when she was
rammed by the Belgian relief ship
Iona.
Flames Caught Benzine.
The impact set fire to a deck load
of benzine on the French ship and the
flames quickly communicated with the
munitions, resulting in practical
bombardment of the city.
The zone Of destruction in Halifax
itself extended from the North street
railway station as far north as Afric-
vile to Bedford basin and covered an
area Of about two square miles In the
section known as Richmond The
buildings which were not demolished
by the force of the terrific explosion
were destroyed by the fire which fol-
lowed.
District DenseIy Populated.
The devastated district was the old
er part of Halifax and thickly popu-
lated. 1t contained, in addition to
Citadel hill, many churches and
schools, the railway station, govern
ment dockyard, Wellington barracks,
Admiralty House (the official resi-
dence Of the admiral in command of
the North American British squad
ROM. the military hospital post Office,
provisional parliament building, city
hall. the ordnance department, most of
the department. btolCS Oh " eAAN w
graph and cable offices and few no.
tells.
The better residence district was al
most unframed 1t lies southwark
from the Queens, and includes most OF
the churches, including st. Mary's Ro-
man Catholic cathedral.
In the fire-swept section were the
parliament buildings, post Office, three
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14

newspaper Offices, Royal Bank Of Can
ada, Canadian Bank of Commerce,
Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank Of British
North America aul the Bank of Mon
treal
Other structures destro. Jed are Dali
housie college, two Roman Catholic
converts. the Presbyterian Theological
college, the government technical col
lege, AZ churches and so factories, in
Guiding iron foundries, breweries, dis
tilleries and two sugar refineries.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
HALIFAX EXPLOSION
WO.sST EVER KNOWN.

The following big explosions
have taken place in recent
years:
FEBRUARY I, 1e11-Railroad
station in New York cars con-
tanning twenty tons of dyna-
mite. Twenty-Five killed, 125
injured; 100000 damage.
MARCH 7, 1913-British freight
er Alum Chine, in Baltimore
harbor, carrying explosives.
Forty killed; 800 injured;
100000 damage.
JULY 80, 1o16-Black Tom IS
land, New Jersey; trains load
ed with explosives; seven kill
ed, $10,000000 damage.
JANUARY 10, 1917-Munitions
plant of the Canadian Car and
Foundry Company, of Kings
land, N. J. Seventeen killed;
100000 damage.
JANUARY Fl, 1917-Munitions
plant in London. Seventy
killed; 277 injured; damage,
100000 pounds.
APRIL IL, 1917-Eddystone Am
munition Corporation, Eddy
stone, Pa. Two hundred kill
ed; $1,OO0,OO0 damage.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14

bay It was first used as base of
supplies by the French admiral, Duke
d'Anville, in 1745, when he attempted
to recapture Louisburg, taken from
the French by band of New England
colonists.
The real story Of Halifax, however,
begins in 1749, when it was settled by
Lord Edward CORVALLIS and 2,576
English soldier-colonists. The city
was named in honor OF the earl OF
Halifax. CORVALLIS laid out the town
in the somewhat rigid style that marks
1t today.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
DESIGNATED BY INDIANS
GREATEST OF RAVENS
f4allfax Was a Settlement Before the
. Dominance Of the White Men
in America.

Long before the coming of the white
man the site of Halifax had been oc-
cupied by an Indian settlement. The
spot was called Chebucto Cgreatest
of havens'') by the Indians because
they recognized the almost impreg-
uabIe position of the harbor and inner
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
Puts Runners on Auto.

When the snow is heavy, an Alaska
man puts runners on the front wheels
of his automobile, heavy chains on the
back ones and encloses the engine
with a special body and runs the ma
chine as we'll as in summer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
Trimmed Up.

Customer-What you want 40
cents for a haircut like this? It's a
skin game.
Barber-Well, you said that you just
wanted trimming.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14

collision French
munitions and the Belgian relief The Mont Blanc blew
of
of killed injured
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
NEWS REVIEW OF
The PAST WEEK
Presidents Message Declaring
America in War to Finish,
Hailed With Joy.
ADDS AUSTRIA TO OUR FOES

Progress of Russia's Efforts for Ar
mistice-Germans Sacrifice Men
ReckIessIy in Furious Attacks
in France and Italy
American Troops to
Be Rushed Across.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
EMPIRES SPORTING DOPE
RINe-MAr AND GENERAL ITEMS

the Braves. now is with Kansas City. Joe Connolly. who was Stall ing's best hitter in his 1914 cam paign is out of the big leagues. Ensign Cottrell has dropped so far the big leagues never hear of him any more. Dick Crutcher also Is with Kansas City.
 Charley Deal, after subbing for Red Smith and doing wonderful work in the worlds series, is again in the National League as third baseman after jump to the Feds and later engagement with Kan sas City. Josh Devore, veteran when the Braves won their pen nant, has dropped below the A classification of minors.
 Oscar Digey survives as big leaguer as utility infielder with the Phillies Larry Gilbert is back among the minors. Otto Hess is James hasn't been any good since his memorable work in the 1914 campaign Leslie Mann, after a so- jorun with the Feds, is Chicago's best outfielder. Walter Maranville is still with the Braves and con sidered as much of a star as he was when he did so much to help Stallings' case. Bill Martin hasn't been heard of as big leaguer since the Miracle Mans endeavor
 Fred Smith is still the regular Braves third baseman, and George Tyler is second to Rudolph in pres. ent effectiveness on the pitching staff. George Whitted is one ol the National Leagues stars as a Philly outfielder.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
Stallings Must Rebuild Braves
 Tn Win fhe Rag

George Stalings is beginning ex- actly where he started when he first took charge of the Boston Braves
 Decapitating member after mem. Der of the famous team that drove its way to a worlds championship he is making the baseball world turn over in surprise. Even John. ny Evers, the famous whip that was supposed to have lashed tho Braves to a super effort in theil drive pennantward. has been dis posed of.
 Johnny, with a supposedly crip- pied arm, is now Philly. He hal hardly played an entire game thii year for the Braves. Under-sur face scratching might bring to life some reason hitherto hidden fol the sudden collapse of the Braves attack and defense.
 Take a dip backward into history and note the players who boosted the Braves championward and com. pare them with the present lineuf that greets the Boston National League fans. Ted Gather is some. where in the minor leagues. He constituted valuable cog in ths constant process of twitching out fielders that Stallings employed in his battle for the pennant. Gene Cooreham, never g great star with
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
National League
Al. Davies Winner Over the
 Bantam Champ

Al. Davies of Victoria, defeated Bud Ridley, Pacific Coast bantam weight champion in fifteen rounds last Saturday night at the Willows, B. c. The Victoria boy had the better of the fight all the way through, although he was up against very game lad, who stayed with him right to the finish. Eleven of the fifteen rounds were in fa- for of Davies three were even, and Ridley had the better of one. Both boys showed themselves to be clean, plucky scrappers, but there could be no doubt that Ridley met his match.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
BAND CONCERT TO BE GIVEN AT COLISEUM

Tonight the Capital City Band and special accompanies will appear at the Coliseum in concert. The band boys need no Introduction to the people of the channel. Their band is an excel lent organization, the boys are striving hard to maintain it's excellence and for that reason the concert is being given Few people realize that there are many incidentals connected with an OrganiZa- tion like the local one which require money. There is music to be pur- chased, in order to keep abreast of the times, there is meeting place. for which rent must be paid, there are instruments to secure and director and many other things. The concert tonight is to raise funds for the main tenance of the organization The pric- es-25 cents and 50 cents-are within the reach of all and Prof. Wasterlain has arranged a program. which appears in another column this page, which should suit all as it's range is a wide one. The concert will begin promptly at eight o'clock tonight. preceded by a half-hour showing of a travelogue and comedy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
Members of the United States FIoti|la in British Waters
 Generous
NUNS DO THE WASHING
Prices Charged the Men Are Less Than Half Charged in U. s.
 LaundrieS

BASE AMERICAN FLOTILLAS, British waters, June 26.--(Special correspondence. .)-Cloister Nuns. in home for Sisters of Good Shepard near the base from which the Ameri- can flotillas are operating against German submarines. have been doing a thriving laundry business among the bluejackets. Through the intercession of two of their devoted women friends with the American consul and Vice Admiral Sims, the nuns obtained per mission to receive any work the American naval men were willing to turn over to them. When the jack tars learned that this was virtually the only means of support the SC cluded women had. they at once showed an eagerness to aid. As a result there has been a growing laun- dry list each week,
 Although the nuns have been de voting many hours daily to this work. they never see the young Americans who have been so generous in their patronage. The laundry is sent to the convent in motor launch es from the American destroyers as they return from patrol duty. The blue ejackets declare the work is such as to make the modern American laundry man envi0us and at prices considerably lower than on the other side of the Atlantic.
 The work the nuns are doing is.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
WESTERN PLAY GIVEN AT THE PALACE

''The Country That God Forgot is the grating name chosen by the Selig producers for the feature which opened opened at the Palace last night Not withstanding the name, this play is a good one in many ways. The scenes are laid for the most part in Arizona. The company is good but the cast for the most part is new Tom Santschi plays a great part in "The Spoilers which has not yet been seen in Juneau and in the present production he is about the star. George Fawcett has been seen here before in leading roles and Charles LeMoyne has also. but the others are strangers. This feature will continue fer the week end
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27

of course, only small part of the fleets washday :, output. The grdat bulk of it is done on board the sup ply or mother ship in an electrically operated laundry which is said to be the most complete ever seen in this part of the world. Prices charged the men are less than half of those charged by American laundries. Col lars are one cent each, socks per pair. one cent negligee shirts five cents, and towels five mills. Ninety per cent of the receipts are df- vided among the laundrymen while the remaining two per cent covers the losses and cost of soap supplies. One of the features of the ships laundry is miniature soap fac tory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
PROF. HENDERSON TO
 LEAVE FOR NOME SOON

A letter from Prof. l.. D. Hen derson. Commissioner of Education who is at Lewiston, Idaho. brings information that he will said for Nome about August 1. He will come up the Yukon river from there to Fairbanks, visiting the schools oi Iditarod, Ruby and Tanana sections From Fairbanks he will make the trip overland to the coast. and visit the schools of the Third Division.
 "The states are rather warm right now. so I shall welcome the oppor tunity to get back to the Northland again." writes Prof. Henderson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
BAND CONCERT. GIVEN TONIGHT
 AT COLISEUM
Splendid Program is to Be Given With Special Accompanies Added
 For Occasion
PROGRAMS AT THEATRES

ATTRACTIONS TONIGHT Collseum-Capital City Band in con- cert Pictures beginning at 7:30 o'clock and concert starting at o'clock. PaIace-"The Country That God For got" Two shows, 7:15 and 9:05. Dream-Victor Moore in 'The Clown Two shows, 7:15 and 9:05.
 SATURDAY MATlNEES Coliseum.
 Dream.
 COMING ATTRACTIONS Coliseum Mary Pickford in "The Pride of the Clan"
 Dream Ann Pennington in Susie Snowflake"
 PaIace-June Caprice in "The Ragged Princess" pas
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
Boxer Sent to Front

You are fighting man; SC and fight for your country" waf the advice of the Thames police court magistrate to Joseph Cohen tailor and professional boxer, who was charged with being an absen- tee. in London recently. Accused who is known as Joe Conn of Stepney," boxed in the ring recent ly. He was fined $25 and handed over to the military
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
Wrist Watch Started Cincinnati
 Rig Snurt

What is responsible for the Reds spurt in the National League flag race?
 Wrist watches.
 Matty wore one in the game the day the spurt started, through ac- cident. He forgot and left it on his wrist. Gather Clark had one the next day. The Reds won. Pitcher Began ditto; Reds ditto.
 Now the fans are planning to give one apiece to the other Reds when they return from their successful eastern invasion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
KELLY CASE DISMISSED.

Judge R. w. Jennings has dis missed the application of Mrs. Julia Kelly for divorce from Joe Kelly Neither side was granted decree The suit was the outgrowth of q family quarrel over business affairs and occupied several days of the courts time last week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
BIG BILL AT THE COLISEUM THEATRE

Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand at the Coliseum last night in rollick- ing comedy He Did and He Didn't. Orrin Johnson was in five-part Met TO '"rhe Price of Power" which is a capital play. Tonight the band concert will be given at the Coliseum. but the movie bill will be given at the special matinee tomorrow and also tomorrow night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
MARY PIckFORD COMING IN A BIG PRODUCTION

Mary Pickford will be seen at. the Coliseum next Sunday night in the second of her Aircraft production. 'The Pride of the Clan" Hoot mon-but little Mary will swing the Scotch for us-she is playing the part of iassie of the heather Manager Gross will not raise the prices for this production.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
ENaRAvING AND EMB0ssINo.

Engraved visiting cards, wedding invitations and announcements. and
 other society and business station cry: monogram dies and monogram quire stamping; and embossed so- ciety and business stationery-the best on the Pacific Coast. Leave or ders at the of'lce of EMPIRE PRINT ING COMPANY. tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
LIBRARY CLOSES ONE DAY.

The Juneau Public library will be closed all day tomorrow. July 2S to allow for the finishing of the floors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
Inhnnx nnndee Wins

Johnny Dundee of New York had a shade the better of Joe Yelling of Chicago in a 10-round bout at New York last week. Dun dee weighed 130 IA pounds; We'll ing 133 34.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27

National leauue At Chicago Nav York 1. At Pittsburg 4-1-Brooklyn 2-5. At St. Louis 2-Boston 0. At Concinnati 5-Philadelphia 6.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27

Threads, linens, package goods, em- broIdsry and stamping Co erder. Mlss Wahlereen's Nsedleeraft ohoe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27

TWO IN ONE - The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES lads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns sre right up to the minute on the ay's nevh
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
VICTOR MOORE CONTINUES PLAYING AT THE DREAM

Victor Moore in "The Clown" com edy of circus life. is the pleasing feat ure at the Dream This will be given tomorrow matinee and night for the last time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27

Give us your as,<s order Tor trans. Ter work or eoaI. Junsau Transfer Company. Phone ~
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
Big League Games SCORES THURSDAY, JULY 26

American League At New York 6-Chicago ,. At Philadelphia 2-4-Detroit 6-2. At Washington 2-2-Cleveland 1-5 At Boston 11-8-St. Louis 2-11.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27

Today's News Today-in nnDiEA
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-27
Coliseum
TONIGHT
Juneau's Own
 THE CAPITAL CITY BAND IN CONCERT 30 PIECES

PROGRAM 1. March .----------.---.-----..-----.-- Hong Live Our U. s. A." (H. c. Miller) |2. Overture ~ "The Sky Pilot" GA. M. Saurens) 3. Cornet Solo with band ac- compartment .....-..... (Selected) (Mr. J. Ferner) A. Characteristic March ....... .................-...-... Noisy Bill" Capital City Band Is. (a) Violin solo .....-...--...... ...... Faust Paeble De Sarsate (b) "The Rosary" "........... ................... Ethelbert Nevin (Viola Wasterlain) |6. Serenade ...........---.E. L. King .............-.... Night in June" Capital City Band I7. (a) "The Storm" Weber (b) Polish Dance" "..-.. ..,.................-... Scharwenka (Viola Wastcrlain) Is. Trombone Solo with Band ac- compartment -..........- (Selected) Fred Wasterlain
 9. March ..-....-........ Noisy Bill'' Capital City Band 10. (a) Violin solo -.--..----..---..-- ........-.-.. "Scene Du Ballett' (Chas. Du Beriot (b) Serenade in (a) major (Franz Drdla) Co Mother Macbree- Viola Wasterlain II. Star Spangled Banner" Violin solo with entire Band accompaniment Piano accompaniment Mrs. Fernando Wasterlain Prices 25 and 50 cents Show Stars at 7:30 Opening with a Weekly and a Comedy 4 CONCERT STARTS AT 8 SHARP
 REM MBER
 Saturday Matinee
 Saturday Night
 Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand in a Keystone Comedy and 0rrin Johnson in 5-part Metro-"The Price of Power"
 COMING-Sunday- Mary Pickford
 in THE PRIDE OF THE CLAW
 Prices 10 to 25 cents. ........,..,.,.s.,sss.s. s.s.......................
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-23
BOARDING OF FOOD Is RAPPEB
BY CONFERENCE

Frankfort, KY, April Ex-Governor
Stanley today held conference with
100 men representing practically ev-
cry line Of business in Kentucky for
the purpose of conserving the food
supply in Kentucky The conferees
were from every section of the State.
The banker present pledged that they
would give their support to the move
ment to the extent that they would
furnish funds to the farmers to pur-
chase seed to SOW their crops. At tic
suggestion of State Banking Commits
sioner SDeer, the president of the State
Bankers Association will call a meet
ing of the representatives of the banks
in Kentucky for the purpose of asccr-
tanning how far the banks can aid at
this crisis.
Governor Stanley was given au-
thority by the conference to or l.
lze the State and put speakers into
the field. There was a strong senti-
ment expressed at the conference bv
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-23
VILLA QUOTED AS OPPOSING
ALIGNMENT WITH GERMANY

Ell Paso, Texas, April 2O-Coming
direct from Villas camp on the Con-
chos river, delegate from the Mex
lean leader is said to have passed
through here recently en- route to the
interior Of the United States to de-
liver documents to Miguel Diaz Lom-
bardi, who is understood to be Villas
choice for provisional president of his
proposed government.
The Villa courier is said to have told
Villa partisan here that he would
deliver papers to lombard instruct
ing him to go at once to Washington
and deny that any Germans were in
Villas command and to state that
Villa would oppose by force any efforts
of any Mexican faction to align his
people with the Germans.