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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
TRY TO KTTT A FORMER JAPANESE OFFICIAL
FII. CELLS INDICTMENT IS EXPECTED
SUBMARINE SIGHTED
 OFF THE EAST COAST

NEWPORT, R. l., Jan. 25.- an unidentified submarine was sighted late this afternoon sub merged about ten miles off the coast. It is not known whether the submarine Is the Deutsch- land or not,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
NOW IS A VICTORY FOR
 GERMAN ALLIES
Andrew BOnar Law Gives His Views of Speech By Wilson for a
 Peace Move
CANADIAN IS CAUSTlC

BRISTOL. England Jan. 25.-An- drew Bonar Law, member Of the Brit ish Cabinet, replying here today Go President Wilson's speech delivered on peace now would mean a victory for the German military machine and he declared Wilson's suggestions un- timely.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
LARGEST ORDER OF COAL PLACED SENT
 FROM THIS CITY

The largest single order for coal ever placed from the city of Ju- neau was sent in to the offices of the Alaska Steamship Company re- gently by the Pacific Coast Coal Company and calls for 1,SOO tons of British Columbia products. In 500 more tons have been from the Border Line and the Canadian Pacific Companies by the same company. This makes a total of 2,3OO tons of coal which is due to be delivered in Juneau within the next three weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
STOCK QUOTATIONS
Alaska

NEW YORK, Jan. 25. - Alaska Sold closed yesterday at g. Alaska Juneau at 7B. American Zinc at STE. Butte & Superior at 49. Ray at 26%. Chino at 54%. Utah Copper at 105. Copper metGl was quoted at 2Sls.
 -S-S-e- THE EMPIRES classifeds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
STEAMER MOVEMENT and Hail Information
NOW FOUND NORTH

NO " EODND lNOtN Fl Prince John will be due tomor- row morning from the south. Has no mail Admiral Evans is northboUnd and should be due here Sunday with four days mail
 SCHEDULED SAILINGS Princess Sophia is scheduled to sail from Vancouver Saturday night.
 Alaska is scheduled 10 sail from Seattle tomorrow. Jefferson is scheduled t0 sail from Seattle Saturday.
 SOUTHROUNO SAlLINGS City o' Seattle will be due southbouad tomorrow morning about ten o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
ARE AGAINST PREMIER

TOXIC, Jan. 25.-The majority groups in Parliament today opened their campaign against Premier Terauchi's administration today by introducing in the House of Peers a resolution expressing lack of con- fidence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25
ANOTHER PILL FOR GERMANY

hINO1 nCh FILL EOh OGnNhN4
 TOXIC Jan. 25.-Foreign Minis ter MOntto addressing the Diet to- day intimated that Japan proposes to retain the colonies taken from Germany in the Pacific ocean.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25

old papers for sale at The Empire office, Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25

Phone 1t to The Empire, No. s74.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-25

TIE EMpIRE's cIassllleds bay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
.MZSHAWAKA GENERAL NEWS
NersTune Office I2O Lincoln
BOWLING SEASON
TO OPEN FRIDAY

The bowling season will start
here Friday night when the six up
stairs alleys at Ellsasser's viii be
thrown open. The downstairs al
leys. Of which there arc also six.
viii he pat into use the beginninc
OF next week Memberships for the
different lea cues are filling Up rap
idly and the prospects are Tor a
busy and interesting season. While
the war may claim number of
the younger boWlers. their places
viii be more than nIed with older
hands who are now cUltiyating the
pins to a greater extent than ever
formerly.
The alleys. which have the repu-
tatiou a. being among the best i'm
the state. have been touched up'
again this season and are i'm SPLEEN
did shape Efforts viii be made
among tho city's business men TO
have number of competitors
through ont the winter for prizes Of
value. and these. IL Is expected will
lend considerably 10 the interest Of
the bowling season of 1917-1S.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
STEAL FLOWERS FROM
CITY'S BEAUTY SPOTS

Complaints are being made
against the spirit Of vandalism ram
pant throughout the city at the
present time and directed chiefly
towards gardens and lawns in var
ious spots. J. Alvin Scott. who
takes much interest in the beauti-
fying of the city. and who during
the present summer relieved the
WOman's club of the necessity Of
caring for some of the vacant
spaces, spent a considerable sum in
buying flowers and pOtted plants
for their decoration. During the
past few days three of these spaces
around the corner of Lincoln way
and Cedar st. have been almost
entirely depleted of their decora-
ton. Rose bushes, aston plants
and other varieties have been taken
mp by the roots and carried of
Mr. scott is indignant that such
vandalism should be possible and is
willing 20 pay a reward towards the
apprehension of the culprits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
WOMEN RESPOND
NOBLY TO CALL
Red Cross Workers For SOL
dierS Making Splendid
Progress.

Mishawaka women are responding
nobly TO the call sent out by the Red
Cross for articles of wear for the
soldiers at the front during the com
ing winter.
These women meet three times
each week at the city hall on We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday after
Moons from 1 o'clock TO 3. AS the
nature OF the work becomes better
understood the attendance at these
sewing bees" increases. Wednesday
afternoon there were 40 present.
Excellent Roadway is being made,
and already a large number of the
articles asked for have been com
pleted. At present the work is being
devoted to hospital garments.
The committee in charge wishes
II understood that the instructions
sent out from headquarters must be
explicitly carried out, otherwise the
garments will be returned from
Washington. Everyone DESTROYS OF
doing her bit in this way is cor
daily invited 10 attend these SEES
sions at the city hall.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
INSURANCE BILL
IS Up To HOUSE
Committee Reports FavOrabIy
With Few ChangeS-May
Pass This Week.

WASHINGTON. Aug s0-Thc
administration soldiers and sailors
insurance bu. desi-ned as SUBJ
stitcte I'M the future for the present
pension system. was fayorahly re-
ported "Wednesday by house con %
mittee
Rep. Parker of Nev Jersey. cast
the only vote against reporting the
measure. he was opposed 10 the
optional insurance feature. express
ins the view advanced hy the pri-
1ate insurance companies that Il
would cost tremendous sum of
money and could not he admin
.stered fairly.
The principal charge made in the
hin bv the committee was the re
duction of the maximum amount of
optional Insurance n man may take
from $4,000 To- $4,000. Another
amendment adopted provides that
the allowance OF q widow shall auto
maticallv cease upon remarriage.
Originally the allowance would
have continued for two years after
the death Of the husband.
Allu4I man -AAdIl sun Hdl0 the Nllf
would be reported Thursday and
possibly passed by the house this
week He is confident of passage.
but anticipates strenuous opposition
10 il from the insurance Compa-
MES and from the pension commit
tees of both houses.
Money For Dependents
The bill would provide allow
auces for dependents of men in the
service, compensation for death and
disability. optional insurance for
officers ard enlisted men, and edu-
cational and vocational training for
honorably discharged men. Admin
istration costs for the FIRST and
second wears Of the war are esti
mated nj 100000 and $780,
600 coo respectively.
The national insurance section of
the bill around which the bitterest
fight Will wage contemplate the is
suance TO officers and men. with
out distinction, of policies ranging
from $1,000 to S5,OOC for the dura-
ton of the war only. at an estl-
mated COS. Of SIS per $1,000 20 the
policy holder, Insurance compa-
MES recently are said TO have de
clined to assume such war risks for
less than SIS per $1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
DRAFT LAW IN CANADA
TO RAISE 100000 MEN

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug 30.-C2n-
scription became law in Canada
"Wednesday when Justice Duff of
the supreme court. acting for the
governor general gave royal assent
ro the measure.
The bill is tor the purpose of
raising 100000 men 20 reinforce
the Canadian divisions lighting at
the front. All Canadians between
20 AMI IS years may be called.
They will he divided into classes
according to age, whether married
or single.
It is expected that in the near
future the first class consisting of
all unmarried Canadians between
20 and "a years will be called, and
that this class vii provide the re
CURED 100000.
After assent has been given. Pre-
mier oBrden. speaking in the house
of commons, asked Sir Wilfrd
Laurier TO cooperate with him in
naming a board of selection TO
choose local tribunals who are 20
deal with applications for eNemp-
ton from military service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
COAL MEN SPLIT ON
ACTION ON NEW PRICES

WASHINGTON. Aug 30.-Direc-
tors Of the National Coal associa-
tom. meeting here to discuss gor-
ernmcu. control Of their industry,
..cre unable Wednesday TO agree az
to whether they viii accept with
out protest. the scale of prices fixed
fer their product by Pres't Wilson.
Two distinct factions, II was learn
Cd. have developed in the associa-
i.,n-one wiling 10 accept the stu
alton and the other anxious 20 fight
tnc government in the courts. The
Cper1tors who are ready % sell nj
the prices named are among tn
larger producers and those who are
showing opposition are representnE
largely owners of small mines.
whose costs Of production are high,
The operators cOunselling accept
arce of the goyernment-fNed prices
argue that they are helpless because
of the provision i'm the food control
bin giving the president power 10
take over and operate the mines II
producers fail 20 comply with the
price regulations. The others, how
ever. point 10 the provision OF the
bin recurring the government 20
name just prices. and declare the
scale fixed win drive many pro
ducers out of business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
GERMAN PROMISES TO
ARGENTINA HELD HOLLOW

WASHINGTON, Aug. go. Any
hope felt here that Argentine would
support the allied nations in their
war against Germany virtually has
been abandoned because of the Ger
man governments success in salts
flying the demands Of the Buenos
Aires foreign office i'm connection
with the sinking Of the little Argen-
tine sailing craft TOrO.
Germanys agreement to pay in
IDENTITIES for ships sunk and prom
Use not to destroy other ships under
the Argentine flag caused Sec'y
Lansing to point out Wednesday
that the imperial German govern
inert had made a greater promise
20 the United States and then had
broken her word.
Examination of the facts Indicate.
however. that Germany viii not be
embarrassed 10y keeping this latest
promise because Argentina has no
mercantile marine engaged in trans
Atlantic trade. The whole contrO-
versy has impressed some officials
mere as hollow, and its results is
viewed as point scored for Ger
many. It's only effect Will be 10 in
sure the neutrality OF the South
American country. whose import
ance is exceeded by none, unless 1t
be Brazil
The outcome has created no great
surprise here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
TROWCHOWSKI IN
TROUBLE AGAIN
John Bull" Charged With In
tOXiCation-HaS Another
Name When Sober.

The trial of FlOryn Trowchowski
charged with intoxication. assault
and provocation. occupied the great
er part of Thursday mornine i'm the
city police court The case was
heard before Special Judge Harvey
W. Jones. A number of witnesses
were examined and Trowchowski
was found guilty of intoNication and
fined 81 and costs. which ne paid.
lie was found not guilty on the
other two charges. The complain
ing witness was William Hulecki.
Charles Bingham was the defend
ants attorney.
TrowchoWsk has been arrested
on numerous occasions and has also
served a sentence on the penal farm.
John Bull was arrested We'd
nesday nisht on a charge of intoxi-
cation When arraigned Thursday
morning he was asked by Judge
Feig if that was really his name.
He answered that ne had no recol-
lection of having passed himself off
as an Englishman. II was the least
of his intention His real name. he
said. was Joseph Phillips and he
ACKNOWLEDGED that he had taken a
few too many. One dollar and costs.
suspended.
Robert David Of Galien. Mich,
pleaded guilty 10 having been drunk.
He was given a fine Of 81 and costs,
which was suspended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
JULIUS KEEL. So, DIES
THURSDAY AFTERNOON

Julius Kiel, 90 years old. died at
12:45 o'clock Thursday afternoon, at
his home, 210 +. Eighth St, in Mish-
awake, after two years illness of
complications. Mr.. kiel is survived
by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. $.
NewcOmber and Mrs. George Beeh-
Ter. three sons, Edward, Charles and
Elmer, who all live south of Misha-
awake. three sisters. Mrs. Anna
Wunderlich Of Chicago, Mrs. Emma
Gautlez of Milwaukee, and Miss
Rose Kiel of NIishawaka, and two
brothers, Henry and Otto of AIisha-
waka.
Mr.. Kiel. who was a prominent
farmer. was born in Germany oct,
3. 1S4s, and came TO America when
he was six years old, and had spent
all of his life in and around Misha-
waka.
Funeral announcement will be
made later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
MjShalUaka Boy Wins
the Victoria Cross for
CALAMITY IN Action

The much coveted Victoria Cross.
the highest award for valor in the
British army or navy has been be-
slowed on Mishawaka boy now
vita the Canadian infantry some
where Ia France" John Carroll.
jr who lived at 22S s. Wells st..
this city. before he enlisted In the
Canadian army. IS the recipient OF
this great honor Two Of his sisters
reside here and Wednesday received
a letter conveying the news along
with a clipping from the London
Daily Mirror. which says;
curing an attack, Immediately
after the barrage lifted. Private
John Carroll rushed the enemy's
trench and bayonetted four OF the
enemy.
''He then noticed a comrade IN
difficulties and at once proceeded TO
his assistance and killed one Of the
enemy. He continued working ahead
with great determination until he
came across a machine gun and
team OF four men.
@Single-handed he attacked the
entire team. killing three OF the men
and capturing the gun"
a Canadian, Private George Pat
tison, also received the Victoria
cross for bravery in the same action.
First American to Get Cross.
So far as Is known Carroll is the
first American ever to receive this
honor, and up to the present stage
OF the war only two Canadians have
succeeded in receiving such meritor-
Jus recognition for individual hero
ism. although quite a few have been
decorated with the military cross.
IL takes an exceptionally daring
deed TO capture the Victoria cross,
and that a Mishawaka boy should
have had Il conferred on him comes
as pleasant surprise TO his friends
who consider IL an honor to the city
10 which the recipient belongs.
Young Carroll is the son OF John
Carroll. an Englishman, and for
many years an employee OF the Wool
en- Co. and now a resident Of De
troit. Mich. Previous 20 June, 1916,
the hoy. who has so distinguished
himself. was employed at the Wooden
60 and was a member o. the band.
Ills speciality was the trap drum.
circus visited South Bend about this
time and Carroll Joined its band,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
MIsHAWAKA PERSONALS.

Carl Burkett and Adren H. Ross
are attending the Laporte fair
Mrs Ohio Enyert left Thursday
for Warsaw. Ind. where she will
visit her husband. Corporal Envert,
who will leave Friday for Hatties-
burg. Miss.
Mrs. George Beran and two chill
dren of Chicago are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ganser. 109 w
Sixth ST
Mrs. Joseph Bueche. f. Third ST.
Is visiting i'm st. Joseph, Mich
Miss Florence Weaver, 329 s. Mi'
ST.. who has been in for some time
remains unimproved.
Miss Margaret Byrnes Of Grafton
and Miss Theresa Mooney Of Wood
river are visiting with their aunt.
Miss Ellen O'Keefe.
Mr.. and Mrs w T.. Ninzey. 123
w Battell ST., have returned from a
visit with relatives at Watervliet,
Mich They will leave Friday for
Charlottesville. Ind. 20 be the guests
Of Mrs Alice Mutt BealL
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mordreath
Of Erie. Pa, are spending a week
with relatives here.
Mrs. Joseph Baker. sol W. Fourth
ST.. is visiting with her daughter,
Mrs Zeal Craft az Wabash
NTr. and Mrs. Fred r Walor Of
Goshen are spending a few days
with relatives here
The Misses Grace and Nelma
MYERS Of Warsaw are spending sew
eral davs as the guests of Mrs Carl
Shuman.
AR and Mrs Francis George of
Hammond are spending a week with
relatives here
clarence T.. Myers has returned
from a several days visit at
Rochester. Ind
Mrs. T. r Williamson wife OF
Rer. n r Williamson Peoria. III.
IS visiting her mother. Mrs S N.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
HOME GUARDS WILL
MEET FRIDAY NIGHT

There Will be a meeting of the
home guards Friday night at the Ii
brary auditorium for the west dis
trict. Every man who has signed
an enrolment card, and those who
have intimated their intention Of
doing so. are requested to be present
10 answer the roll call at 1880
prompt. There are a number OF
cards out that have been signed but
not turned i'm, and il is imperative
that they be rought 10 the meeting.
Those at the head of the local order
wish especially that those not fam
liar with the movement will attend
this meeting, when any questions
asked relating 10 IL viii he cheer
fully answered An attendance Of
500 is urgently requested.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30

travelling through the country for
a few weeks and visiting various
cities. The next his father heard
of him was that he had gone 10
Calgary, Alta, and had become a
member Of a band attached 70 a di-
vision of soldiers which was soon
10 leave for the front. The division
was finally sent overseas. While his
father was still a resident Of the
city he received several letters from
his son, excerpts from which ap-
peared in The News-Times on vari-
Gus occasions.
Will Get Pension.
Private Carroll is but % years
old. As the winning of the Victoria
pension, and as il will undoubtedly
also bring promotion. il is more
than likely that the MishawaKa
youth will devote his future 70 the
army. In his letter TO his sisters
he speaks modestly Of his accOmp-
Hshment. but tells that he is being
Iionized by his regimental mates
everywhere he goes. He has been
granted a furlough which he will
spend in England visiting his fathers
old friends. An uncle OF his also
enlisted In Canada after paying an
extended visit 10 Mishawaka. He
was returned TO the dominion on ac-
count Of his health and is now in
a soldiers conva1escent home in
Ontario.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
HORSE CASE is BEING
TRIED IN LONGS COURT

Justice Enos Longs court was
crowded Thursday when a horse
case was being heard. The COM
plainant, Arthur l.. Doub of Elkhart,
alleges that he purchased a horse
from Ezra Wood of this city and
that il has turned out 10 be every
thing but what was claimed for il at
the time of the sale. According 10
Doub it kicks, is wind broken and
has weak eyes He asks that Wood
take back the horse and refund him
the $3.50 which he paid for it, Con-
ley. Frank and Conley of Elkhart
are the attorneys for Doub. while
Charles L. Metzger is representing
Wood.
Many witnesses were examined
and up until noon only the plain
tin's evidence had been heard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30

are John A, postmaster: August.
Frank and Mrs. Teckla Young. all
of Mishawaka, and Mrs Sylvester
Sosnowsd of Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. Herzog has worked at the
shoe trade all his life and i'm the
'70's established store which he
transferred 10 his son. John, a few
years ago. He suffered losses by fire
three different times. During the big
fire Of 1872 he was in partnership
with Albert Hudson.
Notwithstanding his advanced age
Mr.. Herzog is still actively employ
ed at the store and seldom misses a
day from business. He Is one of the
oldest members of St Joseph's
Catholic church and is highly re-
spected by the members Of that
body as well as by all classes of
citizens of Mishawaka who extend
their congratulation to the honored
couple on this the 6Oth anniversary
of their wedding.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30

These estimable citizens will
quietly observe the 6Oth anniversary
of their wedding, today. Owing to
the indisposition of Mrs. Herzog the
day will be allowed to pass very
quietly. only the immediate family
being present at the residence. Ii
had been intended 10 have ceIebrat-
ed in a manner BETTING such a
unique event but the plans had TO
be abandoned
These two pioneers were born in
Germany. but came TO Mishawaka
early in the SOS when both South
Bend and this city were but in their
infancy. They were married here on
Aug. 30. 1857. the wedding taking
place in the old st. Joseph's church.
then on the north side of the river.
Rev. Father Mafee Of Notre Dame
performing the ceremony. Ten chill
dren were born 10 the union. five
of whom are still living. The sons
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30

Booth. 2O4 Lincoln way w She
will spend several days here.
Ralph Geddes, of the First Ma
tional bank, has returned to his
duties after a several days vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Christopf
and daughter, Mrs. Burt Webster
and her daughter, Lois, will motor
TO Galesburg, H., TO spend the
week.
Miss Mildred Hurtz of Chicago is
visiting with Mrs Ed Baxter. VI.
Mishawaka av
Franklin G. Pierce. SOC w Law
renee St. who recently enlisted in
the navy left Tuesday for Indi-
annapolis, from whore he was sent
TO Newport News, Va. Mr.. and Mrs
Leonard Christyann ST.. will make
their home with Mrs. Pierce
Miss Helen Miller, l07 w. Sew
enth St, a teacher at the South
side school, has returned from Chei-
sea. Mich, where she spent her
vacation with relatives.
Miss ROsina Asmus, Atlanta. Ga,
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Lang, 223 Wenger
av., for some time. has gone 10 Stur-
gis. Mich, for a short visit with
friends
Mr.. and Mrs Martin DeWeerdt
have returned to their home i'm
Bloomington, H., after visiting
with the latter's parents Mr. and
Mrs. George l.. Harris pol Cleve-
land st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Hollings-
head, 927 J. Third St, are TOURING
in Missouri.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-30
FIRE DOES DAMAGE
TO EXTENT OF $3.50

Damage 10 the extent of about
$3.50 was caused by a fire at the
residence of Ed Smith, 81 f. Jo-
seph ST.. Thursday forenoon. \
spark from a chimney burned a hole
in the roof. the fire dropping into
the attic IL was some time before
the blaze was noticed. and before
the fire department was notified the
flames had gained considerable
Roadway. on their arrival the fire
men. led by Chief Buysse. made
short work of the blaze The house
is insured. but there is no insur-
ance on the contents 20 which but
little damage was done.