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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-28
-FOUR SHIPS REPORTED
SUNK YESTERDAY

New York. Feb. 27.-F'our vessels.
with q total tonnage Of $500. were
They were:
Reported Tuesday:
BY Enthusiastically. British. 144
tons.
By Paris---IAmsntin,. French, $3.50
tons: Titonia. British. 4.446 tons: Han
nah Crossdell. British, Isl tons. To-
tai four ships, $3.50 tons. Previously
reported. 1S3 ships, 455,43l tons.
Grand total to date. 1877 ships. 4s3.a5l
tone
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-28

~A'NANNo SFiplfichtS VI war
have been supplied by America to the
entente and while the right Of the
American citizen to travel without
htndrance to the entente countries and
mis- right to trade without hindrance
with France and England. even through
the midst OF the battlefield. have been
declared sacred-even the right of such
trade which we had to pay for with
German blood--while all these rights
have been tealously guarded, these
same rights Of American citizens to-
ward the central powers did not seem
10 De as worthy of protection and as
valua BILE"
Calls II One-sided.
The chancellor continued:
II could fully understand If the Unit
ea states as protector of international
law had treated for the re-establish-
ment of these conventions in an equal
fashion with all helligerents and IT,
wishing to restore peace to the world,
1t had taken measures enforcing the
end OF the bloodshed But / cannot
possibly consider 1t a vital question for
the American nation to protect inter-
national law in a sided fashion
only against us.
our enemies and American circles
who are unfriendly to us thought that
they could point out an important diff
4erence IN our course OF action and that
of the English.
ENGLAND, it has been asserted de-
stroyed only material values which can
be replaced. but Germany destroys lives
which 1t Is impossible to replace.
We'll, gentlemen. why Is It that the
English did not endanEer American
lives! Only because neutral countries
and especially America voluntarily sub
mitted to the English orders and be-
cause the English therefore. could at
tain their object without using force.
whas would have happened II AthS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-28
oud eudeavor to get the authorization form
bs(eFe the house tomorrow
STRUGGLE WITH PROBLEM

eudeavor to the In some form
q bs(eFe the house tomorrow.
STRUGGLE WITH PROBLEM
All day the senate foreign relations committee struggled
M sns @ M 9s an on
vessels to and the president to supply the needed guns
Ammunition and gunner but eliminated the presidents
that he be authorized to supply them should it
= his judgment become necessary
Senators Stone Hitchcock oGorman and Smith, Mich
gan sought keep this language in the BILL but failed Chair
Stone took the to the senate floor He
presented the bill and asked for first and second reading
LA TOILETTE BLOCKS ACTION.
When the first reading concluded Senator Toilette
Of Wisconsin and declared that he wanted to object to
any consideration of the at this time
Wranoe followed which ended when Senator Kirby Aran
sas the chair ruled that the objection would prevent the
second reading of the bill its reference to the foreign rea
lions committee and would force the measure over until
short time later recessed until
thus continuing the present legislative day Senators SAID
tonight that this would consideration of the authority
bill until after the senate takes adjournment which will
probably be late tomorrow.
all opportunity considering the bill until Thursday 1t
apparent that Senator La Toilette determined to block
the probably for the purpose of forcing extra
son Of congress check on the presidents handling Of
the international situation
The bill as laid before the senate would provide:
CRUX OF BILL SUBMITTED.
That the commanders and of all merchant vessels of
and bearing the registry of the United States
are hereby authorized and defend such vessels against
unlawful attacks and the president of the United States is
hereby authorized to and empowered to supply such vessels
with defensive arms and with the necessary
ammunition and of making of them; that he be- and
"a hereby authorized empowered employ such other
instrumenates and methods in his Judgment and dis
erection necessary and adequate to protect such vessels
and citizens of the United States in their lawful and
full pursuits the high
1.-THE of is hereby appropriated to be
pended by president the United States for the purpose
Of carrying into effect the foregoing provisions the said sum to
be available until the first day of January, 1918"
The bill would provide for bond issue to raise the
appropriated would authorize the turning of S2
the money the bureau of risk insurance to
American vessels against the present risks
Of
It was tonight that this bill satisfactory the
administration failure immediate action in the
led to the through the house if
possible place full responsibility for its delay the oppo
on in the The apparent wide division in the house
however made doubtful whether the bill in the form
recommended the could be put through the house
at all.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-28
TIL ATfHF-R DOESN'T KNOW
WHY HIS NAME is ON LIST

s&1 F'-a1 -!s~o, Feb 27.-w H
Thatchsc. Interpreter at the Angel
Island Immigration station, was not
passenger on the torpedoed liner
Laconta, although his name was on
The passenger list Thatcher is safe
in San Francisco and unable to ex-
plan why his name was on the pas
senger list.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-28
GTLIJs RF-PORTETD SAVED.
WHILE COFFEE Is LOST

Washington. Feb. 27.--Addltionai
reports on the sinking OF the Cunarder
iSconla received at the state depart
msnt tonight added 10 the iisty of
Americans sayed Robert ellis. Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-28
BRITISH OCCUPY. VILLAGE
OF LGNY; GERMANS RETIRE

Amsterdam. Feb. 27.--British forces
occupied the village of Lgny south
west OF Bapaume. south OF the Ancre,
IN france. today. North of the Ancre,
the western and northern defenses of
Puisieux were taken from the Ger
mans. 1t was stated in the British Of
fetal communication issued tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-28

1906 and 412 stanhope street Ridge
wood, Brooklyn" and reported
Thomas Coffee, colored, American,
OF BALTIMORE. lost"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
THE TREADWELL CALAMITY

The disaster Treadwel is Territorial calam- ity The possibilities of such catastrophe make one shudder for the welfare of large community of pros porous and deserving Alaskans. The very thought of the chance that great property, which has been producing than s3,OOOO0O year in gold, employ ing 1,2O0 500 and providing the lylihood of two to three times that many more is disquieting. The gloom that spread Gastineau Channel yester- day morning tells it's story of the dependence for the prosperity of this community and Alaska upon the those who developing the resources of the country.
 However, great the calamity is, the indlca- tions at this time that it will fall directly upon the stockholders of the Treadwell company, and in jure the community only any loss in Alaska opera tons>is injury to the public. The announcement that the and managers have idea of aban- doning the great wealth that lies in the ore bodies the associated Treadwell companies, and that the properties will be worked again. either through the old Or a new mine. caused renewed hope and courage.
 The thriving communities on Douglas Island will remain and they will grow and prosper The Tread well people who have done much for Alaskan de- yelopment will continue to operate in this country and continue deserve well at the hands of Gastineau Channel and all Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
GOVERNMENT TO HOLD :. EXAMINATION IN JUNEAU
 FOR FIELD SERVICE HELP

The United States Civil Service Commission announces that steno- grapher and typewriter examination will be held in this city on June 2, 1917, to establish a register of eligi- bles from which election may be made to fill vacancies as they may occur in the position of stenogra ph- CT and typewriter, Field service, Age, IS years or over. Both men and women will be admitted to the ex- animation. Several vacancies now exist in the position of male steno- grapher and typewriter; entrance salary $900 to $1,200.
 Application blank and pamphlet of information may be obtained from Charles Naghel, local secretary, board Of civil service examiners, at the Surveyor-Generals office, this city or the Secretary, 11th Civil service district, 303 post office building, Se- attle Wash.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
DEMOCRATS MUST NOT LOSE SIGHT OF
 THEIR DUTY

There is difference of opinion among Democrats as to whom should hold of the offices. There is very little difference among them to what the Democratic party in Alaska stands for. The Empire believes the rank and file of the Democrats of the Territory should and will not permit the differ entes over the selection of those who to the people in office the disruption of the party and make it impoent in serving Alaska. It believes that there should be unanimty in giving Delegate Sulzer undivided support in his attempt for the Territory the things he elected to secure.
 The Empire believes that the selection of men to serve the Territory public office, long those chosen Alaskans and efficient and honest and pat rotic and stand for law enforcement is of minor i'm and cooperative advancement of the progressive and constructive program that the Democratic party has been advocating for the last four years. It believes that the rank and file of the Democrats in Alaska with it. and it believes that the Democratic party of the Territory will insist that whoever might be chosen for the officers must work hand in hand with Delegate Suzer for the advancement of the pro- gram, which he submitted the people in the greatest campaign of education conducted in the Terri tory, and which with the approval of the in that campaign.
 The Empire believes that it is the duty of those who candidates for appointment to office and those who partisans of rival candidates for office permit their rivalry disrupt the party to the pubc-and the great service is to back up Delegate Suzer at Washington
 Nor must the Democrats pay attention to the local Wickersham organ which is trying to drag the whole Democratic party it's wallow there wrange and quarrel personal politics, believe all the truthful things it is saying about politics in Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
Luke McLuke Says


 Another reason why we have SC many divorces is because a girl imag- nes that she knows all about manag hg husband when she doesn't know think about managing a kitchen. This is queer world. The rich mink 1t Is no crime to be poor, but the 'oor think it is crime to be rich. There was time when a girl was fraid you would see her ankle bone sut nowadays she seems to be afraid hat you won't see her knee bone. Any man who can live up to his gife's expectations doesn't need tc worry about the future. He'll get to Heaven, all right
 7 A woman can't understand why there so much in the newspapers about var and so little about fashion.
 If the average man wasn't such a far. the average woman wouldn't be SO vain.
 We never knew a practical joker who wasn't a poor looser when some other fellow turned the joke on him. Husband is an animal who knows that he can't buy s10 worth of cigars for $5. but who expects his wife to buy slo worth of groceries for s.
 It takes a few nights in a sleeping gar to make a man appreciate the comforts of his small fiat.
 Things have changed since the old lays. If the children were not whipped intil Father whipped them. they would never get a whipping.
 We asked this question two years 1go. and have received no answer, so
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
A GREAT RAILROAD ACHIEVEMENT
(New York World)

(NeW York Word)
 Almost unnoticed in the press of great events, th new Hell Gate Bridge opened to traffic early yes terday yesterday morning. when Pennsylvania trai from Washington crossed it to the New Haven tracks thus completing all alrail route through New Tor from Washington to Boston.
 Before that could be done, and the car-float elin mated the tunnels under the Hudson, begun thiree years ago, had to be competed thirty of lam had to be cleared in the heart of Manhattan and tn great Pennsylvania Station reared the ruins tn tunnels had to be extended under Manhattan an Queens Burough; and, finally the gigantic Hell Cat bridge itself the greatest steel arch in the world, ha to be completed at cost of $25.000,00O.
 New York quickly accustomed itself to the nove of taking train in Manhattan for Washington Allan ta, New Orleans, the ferry eliminated It will scarce notice becoming station stop for trains between thes points and Boston, Portland, Halifax This is the moo solution of the problem which earlier attacke by the Poughkeepsie bridge. It has cost possibly hundred million dollars in engineering outlay, g gantic the works which modern railways undertak to cut off few miles, to avert change of cars 0 discontinue the expense of carfoats.
 These, it is true, will be continued for freigh trains, but it is easier, simpler and safer take the on barges from Bay Ridge than to thread the Eas River with such clumsy craft. The day is not far o when freight trains will be through tunnels unde the Hudson and the bay, and for goods well pa sengers New York will be further linked by rail to th continent
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

voted for Speaker Champ Clark, but for all of the Democratic officers they voted to give the Democrats majority all of the committees in the House of Representatives, thereby giving the Demo- cratic party the complete organization of the House For all practical purposes therefore the present House is Democratic we.a the Senate. The Democrats confidently expect add two or three members to their majority in contests and in elections to fill vacancies.
 However, the indications that the Congress will not be a partisan one With hands there will be little partisan politics in the country for the time being at least
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

we'll ask it agani: How long has it been since you saw a woman alarming a pair of socks?
 You may have noticed that the fellow who brags about how square he is hasn't any corners sticking out of him.
 Some people are like dogs. The more they are abused, the better they seem to like it.
 A girl turns a deaf ear to the fellow who is whispering love when a fellow who makes a noise like real money comes around.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
MOLYBDENUM AND AIRSHIPS
(Mining and Scientific press)

(AIining and Scientific Press)
 Molybdenum delivered by dirigibe balloon is th suggestion of an Alaskan miner who claims to have twelve-nch vein of solid moybdene. This metal ha had market uncertain aernonautics, $ the air route may well fit the On the other doubt exists that the longevity of the largebor German guns in this war, which at first surprised th world and then led to prompt imitation of Germa metaurgic practice, has been due to the of mol bdenum It makes steel that resists expansion, cry taization and deformation under the influence great pressure from high explosives, better than other alloy that has yet been discovered. Quite apal from other valuable qualities this military alon will ccreate demand for molybdenum that must met2by balloon otherwise. We believe, howeve that the great stores of this material accumulated i certain Eastern warehouses will be readily avai able first than those of the Alaskan tut dra
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
MR. AND MRS. CHENEY
 ENTERTAIN FRIENDS

MT. and Mrs. z. R. Cheney enter beautiful home on Distin Avenue Friday evening, Hearts were played, and Mrs. Henry Shattuck won the ladies prize and I. Sowerby the mems prize. Dainty refreshments were served just before midnight. Among he guests were high Territorial of ficials, members of the Legislature, their wives and leading citizens of Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
WHAT IS THE USE
(Ketchikan Progressive Miner

(ketchlkan PrOgressve Miner)
 If the stand that Mayor Valentine of Juneau too the other day is tenable what is the electin six members to form council for municipalities l Alaska. Valentine took the notion to fire the chic of police without consulting the members of the cil The members of the council have declared thei intention of fighting the mayor. They want to be suited in all matters Which is right. However the Juneau people want to get rid of Valentine, a they have to do is give him little more ropt He is to hang himself. oneman governmeI in Alaska will not live long & Al #
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
Senator Heckmans plan of substituti

Senator Heckmans plan of substituting penso system for the Old Ladies' Home, the establishmel of which is proposed by bill before the Legislature will probably strike most people avorably. The Ser ator contends that it would be less expensive to th Territory and far satisfactory to all concerne allow old ladies without support an alloy ance of $25 per month than to them in Home away from friends-( Petersburg Report)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
PROGRESSIvES WITH DEMOCRATS

month or so when the Alaska Senate was in deadlock there discussion in Juneau pa- about the probable utilization of Progressves the National House of Representatives The results have justified the predictions of The Empire. The Progressive members of Congress voted with Demo- crats in the organization as also did Representative Randall Prohibitionst of California. and Representa- tive London Socialist. of New York They not only
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

One of the pleasant things for reflection in necton with the Treadwell disaster is that every in the mine taken out alive The first and r fact, only thought of the mine management the safety of the men until the last one was rescued
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
AGRICULTURAL FAME FOR ALASKA
Cincinnati Enauirerl

Cincinnati Enqurer)
 Production of big crops of potatoes and other yes etabes in Alaska reported by Secretary Lane tt day One farmer is credited with having grown Fl ton Of potatoes to the high record Another is re ported to ha produced between 575 and 75O bushel to the acre, with yield of other vegetble crops i like proportion. The farmers being assisted by tn Government agricultural experimental stations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

The Dispatch actually did not know of the meet ing of the Central Committee. *-(DispatchD
 Certainly nothing unusual about that. If one is to judge from reading the paper the Dispatch does know that the President has nominated former Senator Tanner for United States Marshal Judge Jennings for reappointment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

To country at war it is just important t have reserves of food of shrapnel Napo con- the greatest military strategist of history said army moved it's belly" Both for the high price to be obtained. and from patriotic endeavor to sur port the government, American should spread tn slogan of making every available acre in the countr food producing acre.-( Portland Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
PRETTY LATE, ANYWAY
Seattle Star)

One Berlin newspaper declares that had German not refused to sign of those Bryan treaties cal ing for year of barley Germany would not be threa ened
 Say, we wonder what the Kaiser would do to Bryan treaty about now. Rip-peryip! With the othe party bowling for 12 months of talk.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
ORDER EASTERN STAR

Business meeting o. E. s. at Odd Fellows Hall, Tuesday, April 24 Progressive cards at 8:30 D. m. Ad- mission 9 cents. Refreshments. a23
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

Youths should not be deterred from marriage b the remarks of boneheads who ascrbe unpatrotic mo tive for the haste. Chicago youth yesterday gay excellent reason when he said he was afraid aI other might get her. The old misanthropic "ivor domes" do not know it all.-(Portland Oregonan.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

Mir Grgsby of the proxy which used without instructions. * (Dspatch)
 Mir. Grigsby used his proxy exactly he di rected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
Ho, Hum!

The humorist thinks up new jokes, For, how is the poor boob to know hat these same jokes kept ancient
 folks
 In laughter centuries ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
TIPS FROM TEXAS.
(DallaS NeMs.)

(Dallas News.)
 Our idea of d grouch is a disagree able person who tells the young mother her baby looks like it's fathers folks. As a general thing, we think the more plumes a lady wears on her hat the less gum she should chew with her mouth.
 And. as for that, we are convinced that no thoughtful girl ought to smile in so open maner as to show her chewing gum.
 Of course, you needn't take our ad- vice if you don't want to. But if you live in glass house you ought to build high board fence around it.
 sl
 What has become of the old shion- ed thrifty woman who roamed over the countryside in the springtime hunting wild greens for dinner?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, what does this new Bone Dry Law mean?
 Paw-It means that the Prohibition sts who live in dry states will have to ut drinking, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

Any scheme that contempates women making gar
 den should include letting her keep the and butte money Portland Oregonian)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
BITS OF BY- PLAY By Luk> McLuke
 -:- Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.
Huh !

Huhl When did this country experience he hardest times" asked the Teacher. During the Stone Age" replied the ,oy at the foot of the class.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
Ready for Results.

There is a druggist in Buffalo, N. Y" vho believes in preparedness. He ad- 'ertises a 25-cent comb free with every 'ottle of his hair restorer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

Roosevelts personal call Wilson shows tha Teddy has the left for leading diversion the front anyhow.-(Seattle Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

THE EMPIRE-All the News All the Time, When It Is News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

If your back yard isn't big enough to grow pota toes, grow carrots-(Seattle Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

THE EMPIRES classlfieds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
Oh, Joy!

Any time you want a nice goose you an get one from A. Gander, who has market on Price Hill, Cincinnati.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

Some Name for "TeIler." c. A. Rumohr is teller of the Stand I'd Bank of Picton, Ont.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
Good Dope.

'heer up when hard luck start to rifle And you will always win; ou may not have a winsome smile But you can always grin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

Names Is Names. Sean Burns lives in Boston, Mass.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

Our Daily Special. Don't Make Religion of Your Luck
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23

Get In Line, Girls, Don't Shove! Any girl who wants a good -natured usband can find l. M Jolly in Logan 'ounty. West Virginia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
Reforming.

See here, sir" said Old Ban Bonds, you'll have to cut out some of this vine, women and song stuff, or I'll nut off your income.''
 "All right, Dad cheerfully replied oung Bonds. 'Tll never sing again."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
A Few More Demons.

Few More Demons.
 Billy Sunday is taking in more terri ory He now announces that in addi- ion to those who patronize saloons and ance halls, those who are interested n Movie Shows, Theatres, Cigar Stores, Bowling Alleys, Bill Boards, Clubs and 'hecker Playing are also Hog-Jowled, iell-Hounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-23
Giddap!

Did you know that Drew Hack runs le hotel bus line in Carmi, H.?