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The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
Garnets Lose Cage Star.

Swarthmore Feb. S.-Swarthmores s
basketball team, which will play Pitts
burgh on the local floor Friday night.
will be handicapped against the western
ers by the loss of Frank Stow, the big
forward. who was the only man to score
more than one basket in the Penn game.
Stow has been laid up with tonsilitis for
several days, and 1t was announced that
he would not be in condition to play
against Pittsburgh. Yoder. the freshman
star, who played with the Keystone State
Normal team last year, will take Slows
place at forward
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
LES DARCY SEES WILLARD.
Australian Impressed by Cham-
piOn's Size.

Chicago. Feb. s.-Les Darcy. the Aus
tralian middle-weight, met Jess Willard
for the first time yesterday, and shooting
a glance skyward at the towering cham
pion, observed:
My eye; what a whopper.
Darcy and Willard exchanged pleas
antries, but said little about the proposed
ring bout between the two. Afterward
Darcy offered these opinions Of the cham
pion:
"'E's a big one, but 1 thought he was
longer. But, oh, that stomach-what a
target
Darcy was still watching Willard when
the big fellow left. The Australian said
he wasn't afraid to tackle Willard. but
guessed he would clean up the middle
weights first.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
Pitcher Pennock Signs.

Boston, Mass. Feb. S.-Herbert J. Pen
mock. a pitcher. and oscar Jenkins, an
outfelder, have sent their signed con-
tracts to the Boston American League
baseball club. Jenkins was secured last
fall from the Griffin CGaD club OF the
Georgia Ala bama League.
Al the National League headquarters
IL was stated that the signed contract OF
Joseph W. Without had been received.
accompanied by letter saying that the
contract was conditional upon the sp-
proval Of the Baseball Players Frater-
nifty, Of which wilhoit is a member.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
New Berth for Cage Star.

Scranton. Pa. Feb. S-An important
basketball deal was made here last night
when Eddie Long. the popular guard on
the local team of the Pennsylvania State
League. announced his retirement as a
member of the Eanemen's team and i'm
mediately signed up with Frank Bruggy
to play guard with the Scranton Inter
county team. It is said that the State
League owners wanted to send Long TO
Plymouth, but he refused to play there
and was given fine offer by the inter
county owners.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
CHAPLIN BEATS MURPHY
AT POCKET BILLIARDS

In the Palace handicap tournament last
night Chaplin scored a well-earned vic
tory over Murphy, by a score of 100 to 30.
thereby causing a three-cornered tie be-
tween these players and Bradley.
Murphy in the early innings had s.
ball lead on Chaplin, but by sensational
runs he overcame this handicap and won
the game. The three-cornered play-off
will be announced at a later date. George
Cox, referee. and Eddie May was the
official scorer.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
FEELS BOXING In
NEW YORK is SAFE

New York. Feb. s,-Grant Hugh Browne.
new manager Of Madison Square Garden.
is confident that the Frawley Law. which
legalizes boxing here, will not be re-
pealed. at least not by Monday. Browne
has obtained a license to conduct the
Fulton Weinert bout at the Garden and
appears to be confident that nothing vii.
prevent this bout, nor the Darcy-MCC0y
bout, slated for March s.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
DARCY AND GIBBONS
TURN DOWN 900

Chicago, Feb. S-Sixty thousand dollars,
to be split sixty and forty for ten
round decision bout. failed to move Les
ter Darcy and Mike Gibbons into any
signs of eagerness when they met here
yesterday to discuss a contest proposed
for Milwaukee. Promoter Harry Sherman
waved a certified check for $4,000 before
their eyes a guarantee OF his good
faith.
Darcy and Gibbons decided they would
talk 1t over again in New York next
Tuesday.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
Mohawks to Meet.

There will be a special meeting Of the
Mohawk Athletic Club in the clubhouse
this evening at s p. m. This meeting Is
called for the purpose Of making final ar
rangements for the entertainment end
dance to be given by the club at Odd
Fellows Hall on February l6.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
Billy Lush at Annapolis.

Annapolis. Nd, Feb. S.-Billy Lush.
former Yale star and professional player.
and in recent years a successful coach
of college baseball and basketball teams.
arrived in Annapolis this morning and
wfll take charge this afternoon OF the
squad OF Navy diamond tossers.
Indoor work has started in the armory
and more than 100 midshipmen have join
ed the squad. The middies have a good
nucleus remaining from last season, and
prospects for the 1917 campaign looy
good.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
Gridmeu Satisfied

New York. Feb. S.-The reappointment
of Bob Folwell as coach of the Pennsyl-
vania football eleven has met with gen.
eral satisfaction among football men
here today 1t is believed Folwell can
develop a strong contender for the East
ern championship by next fall
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
BASEBALL WRITERS WILL
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

Detroit, Mich. Feb. San
nouncement was made today by
President Joe s.. Jackson that the
annual meeting of the Baseball
Writer'S Association will be held
at the Waldorf. New York, on
Wednesday. February IA. In con-
ncction with the major leagues
sessions.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
Continentals to Bowl

The Continental team, of the District
Bowling League, will roll set of three
games with a picked team from the Ter
minal r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. Saturday even
ing on the alleys Of the association at the
east end Of Union Station. As the team
representing the association is connosad
of the leading bowlers In the member
ship, and the ability of the members of
the Continental team is well known an
interesting match is expected.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
WHITE AND WELSH
BOUT is PENDING

Chicago. Feb. S-Charlie White and
Freddie Welsh are likely to meet in q
long contest IN the immediate future.
Gossip in boxing circles today says that
Welsh has agreed TO meet White. pro-,
vided he is given cut Of Whites sharf
OF the purse. II White refuses. the rumor
goes on 10 say, Welsh will put the same
proposition up to Leonard. Dundee. MitCn-
ell or some of the other ChaIlengers.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
HARVARD CORNELL BOAT
RACE Is CALLED OFF

Ithaca. n. Y. Feb. S-Charles e.
fireman. chairman Of the Cornell
rowing committee, stated today
that owing to the inability to agree
on rowing dates there would be no
Harvard-Cornell boat race this
year. However. he intimated, the
races will be resumed in 1918.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
OFFER LOCAL OPTION
SUNDAY BASEBALL BILL

Albany. ". Y, Feb. S-Locsl optiou
elections on the question OF Sunday base
ball would be authorized by q bill intro
duced in the legislature by Assemblyman
Alexander Taylor, Of Erie.
Referendums would be held upon peti-
tions signed by per cent OF the voters.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09

New York, Feb. S.-Billy Miske, st.
Paul light heavyweight. has sent word
here that he will be unable to fill a con-
tract to box next Tuesday night at the
Broadway Sporting Club owing to an in
jury to his right hand, received in his
last bout with Jack Dillon.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
Rosedale Club to Meet

All members Of the Rosedale Athletic
Club are requested to attend the meeting
to be held at 1134 Seventh street north
east, Sunday February II, at .. m.
At this meeting matters of great i'm
portance ,Eiu h hconxht haepA TIA hadyL
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09

Connie Mack has TO the conclusion after
trying out q number Of young collegians that base
ball and track athletics have nothing in common
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09

Henry Berry has announced the selection ~
Sacramento as the spring home Of the Seals Berry
announced he had reached a definite agreement with
the Sacfamento Chamber Of Commerce busnes
men and the baseball people
The Washington herald., 1917-02-09
Billy Miske Won't Show Here

Apprentice allowance claimed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18

Broom house for rent. Furniture for sale, $60; also i doz. new sheets, 128 Third St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
GENERAL NEWS OF FISHING INDUSTRY
 AND FISH FLEET

Captain J. c. Aleyander, of the Hoonah Packing Company is in the city and reports that unless a long run of fish occurs in the Ketchikan section Hoonah will have the largest pack in Alaska this year. There are several canneries in the Ketchikan section with larger ca pacity than the Hoonah Cannery, and if the run lasts long enough for them to get the fish. they will beat the HoOnah cannery out.
 The Ho0nah cannery had 137,000 cases of salmon canned on last Thursday night, when Capt Alex ander left that place. The fiumpie run has slacked off, but the Cohoes are beginning to run and it is the expectation of the cannerymen to get 150,000 cases before the final end of the season.
 At Gambler Bay 60.000 cases of fish have been packed while the P. A. F. cannery at Excursion Inlet. Hawk Inlet and iunter Bay have about 10000 cases each, according to latest reports.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

The Empire Printing Company's Job Printing Department Is better equipped for fine commercial and so- ciety printing than any printing office in Alaska. New machinery and equipment has recently been in- tailed. and more is under way. Make us prove these statements by giving us your order. if
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
FOR SALE-MiSCELLANEOUS

PIANO and sewing machines for
 sale cheap. Call at 4th & Seward
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
MISSING MAN IS
 LOCATED BY FAD"
 PLACED IN EMPIRE

That missing persons are located through the advertising columns of The Empire has again been concius- ively proved. Recently the Silver Bow Lodge of Odd Fellows received an inquiry as to the whereabouts of w. A. Taylor. His mother was ser iously ill in Tacoma and he was wanted at once.
 An advertisement was inserted in The Empire and almost at once friends of the man notified the Lodge officers of his whereabouts. At present Taylor is in the Dawson section and letter has been sent to him. and another sent to his rela tives in Tacoma.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18

Old papers for safe ar The Empire office. Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
CHILD WONDERS TO SING.

The Union Services of the Metho dist and Presbyterian churches will be held tomorrow night at the Methodist church Motley Nichols and Maxine Frye have donated their services and will sing during the services. The collection of the eve ming will be donated to the local chapter of the Red Cross.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
MINING MEN LEAVING

R. F. Van Valkenberg, for several years shift boss at the Perseverance Mine, is leaving on one of the next boats for the south where he will accept a position with large mine near Salt Lake City.
 Clem Brunnell, of the Persever- ance force is leaving on one of the next boats and will spend the next month visiting his parents in Mime sota He expects to return during the first week of October
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18

TWO IN ONE = The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns .'re right up to the minute on the
 avs newA
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
NORTHERN LIGHT PRESBY-
 TERRAIN CHURCH

Corner Fourth X Franklin George Gladstone Bruce, Pastor) Morning Worship II a. m. Subject: "The Nightingale's Song Subject for the five minute child's sermon: Little Faithful" Bible school at 12:15. Sunday school at Thane, 10 q. m Evening worship in the Methodist church at 500. Subject: Sitting, and Watching Him There" A mid-week service will be held at 500 in the church on Wednesday evening. There will be real living service at which you will re- ceive and be able to give. Be pres ent at the first meeting. The w. c. T. U. will meet in the church on Monday afternoon at 1:30. HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
 (Fourth and Gold Streets)
 (Rev. c. D. Christian, Dean
 (Rev. A. E. Butcher, Canon) Eleventh Sunday after Trinity Celebration of Holy Communion  at a. m.
 Sunday School at 1230 D. m. Evensong and sermon at 8 p. m. The Rev. Canon Butcher will preach Sunday evening in the ab- scnce of the Very Reverend, the Dean.
 .. 4 ::
 CATHOLIC CHURCH 510 a. m.-Workingman's Mass. S00-Mass and Communion. 10: 30-High Mass. 7:30 D. m.-Rosary instruction and benediction.
 !. :. !.
 PRESBYTERIAN NATIVE
 CHURCH
 David Waggoner, Pastor) 10: 30-Bible service.
 700-Evening service. 7:00-Wednesday. midweek prayer meeting.
 A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present at the services.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
ENGRAVING AND EMBossING
MISCELLANY EOUS
SCHOLARSHIPS-A scholarship you might select in the International Correspondence School. Scranton. Pa. Address scholarship. Empire.
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

THE EMPIRE PRINTING COM PANY has the best equipped com mercial printing office in Alaska; in cludes 13 linotype faces. the latest styles in types. the only exclusively book and commercial cylinder print ing press In the Territory: modern in every particular; only one quality of printing-ThE eEsT-Prices reas- onsble.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
ANOTHER ALASKA IN ARMY

Willard Heron, son of Charles E. Heron, publisher of the Anchor age Times, was recently cOmmis- stoned as Second Lieutenant Of Ar tillery. He was in the first Off cers' Training school at the Presidio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
JUNEAU CHURCH SERVICES
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Russlon ORTHODOX CHURCH

RUssioN ORTHODOX CHURCH Rev. A. P Kasheyaroff, Rector) 10:00 a. m.-Divine Lithurgy of St. John Chrysostom. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 (J. T. Mcqueen, Pastor)
 Sunday, August 18th, 1917)
 Morning Worship. II a. m.
 Subject of sermon: The Purpose of Prayer"
 Sunday School. 12:1 m.
 Epworth League G:45 D. m. Topic: The Fathers Care For Us" Leader Wallis George
 Evening worship, 8 D. m.
 A Union service of the Presby- terian and Methodist churches. The Rev C. G. Bruce will preach the sermon.
 A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services. Good music
 SCANDlNAViAn LUTHERAN MISSION (Rev. Martin l.. Larson, PastOr)
 Divine service at 230 D. m. in the Presbyterian church. All are cordially invited. z. :: :.
 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
 Services are held every Sunday at 1 a. m. in the Church of the Chris tian Science Society of Juneau on Fifth Street between Main and Sew ard Tomorrow's subject will be: Soul"
 Sunday School at 12:30 D. m. ev- cry Sunday.
 Free reading room at the Church Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from to T.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18

"My sport suit is a copy Of this one worn by Mile. Gisele Parry, of Paris" says Evelyn. Tt is made of sort of English covert cloth, and when 1 walk the pleats fly out fanlike in the prettlest manner possible. Not a button in sight on my coat; apparently it is closed by the encircling belt. My coat, too. Falls in pleats from a yoke, a. 1t shapes it better"
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

 Just get your message the right person usually when you have property rent Try the classified message
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-18
PRESBYTERIAN NATIVE
 CHURCH

Give us your next order Tor trans fer work or coal. Juneau Transfer Company. Phone 4S.
Evening journal., 1917-12-27
General DUPONT Gets
VULCAN Steel PRODUCTS

A syndicate, headed by General T.
Coleman dupont and Frank Hitchcock,
former Postmaster-Gener has acquir-
ed control of the Vulcan Steel Products
Company While the purchase price is
not made known it is known 10 have
been a large amount, as the Vulcan
Company is doing gross business OF
over 81 10000 a month
Mr.. Hitchcock has been elected presi-
dent and associated with him and Cen
eral dupont on the board Of directors
are L. W. Baldwin, president Of the
Empire Trust Company; L. L. Dunham,
a long time associate in the dupont en-
terprises; r. d. Ward, who is also
secretary and treasurer; Stewart Nc
Namara and L. II Henry.
The Vulcan Steel Products, which was
organized by Otto Hafka, recently in
creased its capital stock from 100000
10 S250O00 and has important trade con-
nections with South America Il main
tains no plant Of its own, acting as ex-
porter and importer Of all grades OF
iron and steel products, which have
been carried by its subsidiary. the
Otrophon Steamship Company. The new
officials announce that no immediate
change will be made in the conduct Of
the companys affairs. but are looking
forward TO a considerable expansion Of
its business.
Evening journal., 1917-12-27
railroad Shares
MAKE BIG Gains
-contInued From pase One.

10 l9. up 1855 Chesapeake & Ohio sold
up lo-47 an advance OF 5b and Union
Pacific went 20 ii2 Baltimore & Ohio
common sold at 55, up 1914.
New York Central was up rs points
OF a. New Haven opened at %, up 2is.
Erie was up 23s at i6.
The general list followed the railroad
advance. General Electric opened at
i2iis, up AS. American Smelling open
ed at 7ih, up ia
Among The other railroads, Southern
Pacific opened at So, up Ga Union
Pacific was up sil at ii2. Southern
Railway was up 2is at "a. Reading open
ed at 70ih up pc. st. Paul as. up ii% ;
Pennsylvania up g. at i5; Atchison. 8iia,
up 9th. Delaware and Hudson, 100 up
8; Canadian Pacific i3i, up a Louisville
and Nashville iO9i5, mp 3i6; Norfolk
and Western i0i. up ia; Ontario and
Western p, up e.
United States Steel opened with a
sale of 5000 shares at Sc and 200 at s6i5
and $3.50, mp pa 10 23s
American Can opened 90 80, UP "a ,
Missouri Pacific 23& up a: American
Telephone and Telegraph i00M, up ! ;
Westinghouse 36ss, up IS; Baldwin
Locomotive 51is, up 31s Cruclble Steel
90 up 4 Bethlehem b. 1Ois, up iS.
Evening journal., 1917-12-27
SUSPECT ILEFT PLOT IN
PROPOSED Globe EXCHANGE

According 10 the evidence Of Mrs. Elsie
Robinson, whose husband conducts a
small store John G. Tillls, who was ar
raigned IN Municipal Court today. has
an easy method Of getting money with
out working for it,
THE witness testified that the defend
amt entered the store and asked for the
proprietor. When told he was not in.
Tillis. according to the testimony, asked
how many electric globes were used in
the building When informed ne told
Mrs. Robinson, according to the evil
dcnce, that ne was there TO replace the
globes with another type of bulb, which
would reduce the consumption Of cur
rent lie demanded 81 for making the
change, but did not have any supply Of
globes with him TO replace the ones he
would take of. He just made out a
list, said the witness, and said the cost
would be So
Mrs Robinson became suspicious and
told Tillis she never transacted busi-
ness where The paying out Of money
was involved, leaving such things 10 her
husband.
After Tillis left, Mrs Robinson learn
ed from The Wilmington and philadel-
phia Traction Company that they had
no authorized person doing such things
The witness told the court that the
defendant said the government would
give the 81 back after a certain time.
Tillis was held for court in $500 bail
Evening journal., 1917-12-27
Will Prepare LAW TO
STOP SALE OF BAD ECCS

Handicapped by the lack OF adequate
laws. oMciols ot the Board Of Health
ore povcrless 90 Get Ia the matter of
spoiled eggs being offered for sale here
by dealers That such is being done
was iho statement of a citizen who
yesterday went 90 lhe o0lce of the
Health Department and asked what he
could 40 when such eggs were sold TO
him for foodslun.
The Health Board is powerlcss DO. act,
however as there is no regulation COW
crlng such sales At the meeting Of
the board several weeks ago Dr. v. NJ.
Myers, secretary, was instructed 90
Visit Philadelphia and secure copies Of
the health laws there covering the sale
of spoiled eggs ll is understood that
a report OF Dr. Myers visit VIII be
made of The next meeting and au ordin-
ance VIII be prepared and presented TO
City Council for approval
ID was said here today That a large
percentage OF The tainted eggs being
sold here were from Philadelphia cold
st0rdce houses.
Evening journal., 1917-12-27
Government TO Take Over
Control of Nations Railroads

the resources Of the country are hereby
pledsed by the Congress OF the United
states
And by JOINT resolution bearing date
Of December z, 1871 resolved
THAT a stale of war is hereby de-
clared TO exist between the United
states Of America and The Imperial and
Royal Austro-Hunearian Government,
and that the President be, and be is
hereby. authorized and directed to en-
ploy the entire naval and military
forces 0f The United states and the re-
sources Of the government to carry on
vfr 0eainsl The Imperial and ROYAL Aus
lro-Hunearian Government. and 20 bring
the conflict 30 a successful termination,
all The resources OF the country are
hereby pledged by the Congress Of the
United States
And whereas 10 Is provided hy section
4 OF the act approved ApGust % 1915.
entitled "An act making appropriations
FOR the support of the army for lhc
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1917-12-27
TUSClR0RA AND 50
ARE believed Lost
One Maryland Man in Crew
Of Lake Ship--Liieboat
Picked Up
WRECKED SOMEWHERE
OFF NEWFOUNDLAND

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.--The lake built
steamship Tuscarora. which sailed
from Montreal for New'York. December
g, TO go into Atlantic service. under d.
rectlon o. The United States Shipping
Roard IS supposed 10 have been lost
with all on board in The blizzard nearly
five weeks ac0.
A lifeboat from her was picked mp
yesterday by the lightkeeper Of ~.
Pauls Island, between Cape Bret0n and
Newfoundland, and other wrcckage in
dicated that she might have been
Caehed TO destruction against the cliffs
Of the island
Records OF the United States ship
ping Commissioner show that twenty
seven Of the Tuscarora's crew OF
thirty-hye signed here and went TO
Montreal by rail TO join the ship. The
American citizens We're Capt II. NJ.
Crowen, Cape Cod; scott Nickerson,
second mate, Jersey City; Harrington
Sterling, third mate, Cris0eld. Md;
Charles S. Dickey, chief engineer.
Brooklyn. Otto II. Bean, first assistant
engineer, Camden; ]. r. Taylor, third
engineer, Brooklyn; William IT, De-
wall, steward. Binghamton: Carl John
son, nlessman, New Rochelle; a. L.
Leighton, messman, born in Massachu-
Soils; o. Constantine oiler. naiuralized
Italian; NJ ODonnell. oler, Detroit;
Louis N. Jimlnez. seaman. Porto Rico.
Before she was requisitioned the Tus-
carora was owned by the Lehigh VAL
ley Transportation Company and piled
between ports Of the great lakes She
was bult at Cleveland in 1900 and meas
ured 1886 gross tons. AS she was too
long for the locks Of the Welland
Canal it was necessary TO cut her in
two TO get her through. The halves
were towed TO Montreal and put to-
geiher there
other lake built steamships that
passed through the storm in which the
Tuscarora Is believed to have been
wrecked have arrived at their destna-
tion
Evening journal., 1917-12-27
HARLAN PLANT expects TO
RUSH ship CONSTRUCTION

Ever since the adjustment Of labor
controversies few weeks ago. the
management Of the Harlan plant Of the
Bethlehem steel Corporation has been
endesvoring to respond in every way
possible 10 The demands Of the govern
ment for more ships-and constructed
more speedily.
As a result Of their efforts to obtain
added workmen, nearly 1000 men have
been engaged in the past six weeks
and if they were not experienced rivet-
ers and shipbuilders they were placed
in schools of instruction at the plant
being paid wages even while learning
the trade.
Through the work Of these extra men
and another 1000 that the plant hopes
TO obtain, the management hopes 20
double the capacity Of the plant the
coming year. Instead Of five or six
ships, the aim Is a dozen, il possible,
and with the present progress this hope
is likely to be realized
The oil tanker w H. Tihord built
for the Standard oil Company and
whiclr has been fitted ont is ready for
her trial trip and delivery to the own
ers. The boat will leave shortly.