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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-19

DISCOVERED! WHERE CFiICAGO
GOT ITS SHAPELY LEGS
Once upon a time there were lot
of large unsightly feet in Chicago.
Canal boats, as it were. Also the
underpinning of a great many folks
(and we're not talking about the
mem wasn't anything especially
startling to look upon. But, my,
how things have changed. We have
with us today well, if you have
been down on Michigan boulevard
lately, you can fill that in yourself.
Possibly we never would have
stopped to realize the change if a
gent by the name of w. E. D. Stokes
hadn't come through with some in
teresting dope in New York.
Stokes has issued a book on "The
Right to Be Well Born" In it he
says that to be well born we should
be bred by scientific man breeder.
Then he goes on to say that the well
born" stage has already reached our
Windy City. Early Chicago women
had big feet because of careless
breeding" writes Stokes. But
those ladies practiced eugenics and
proper breeding and now have shape
ly daughters with legs that are the
envy of New York girls and have
forced them to the padded calves in
order to compete with the corn fed
western variety"
Breed humans as you do horses, +"
it says in the book "By judicious.
mating, judgment in cross-breeding,
watchful eugenics and everlasting
vigilance to keep each man in his
proper sphere when he comes to
marry, we can raise a class of being
who will be regular draft horses for
work.
why not breed human beings to
endure hard work and do it with ease
just as we breed the draft horse? I
Let us have a registry for our Il or-
IL IL
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08
W. C. T. U.

Quite an interesting program-one ot vital interest to every parent who has sons in the training camps, or Tn the army and navy, was given yes terday afternoon at the court house, following the splendid suffrage talk given by Miss Watkins of Little Rock.
 It was shown, by the orders of the various commandants, that the pro- hibitlon of liquor and vice around these stations is very necessary, and vet Uncle Sam" will not give his order for their closing, but says to the boys: ''If you go in these places (the saloons principally l will court martial you-thereby bringing a stigma on the good name of the of- fender. Why not close them alto gether, the mother at home asks, and the father too asks the same oues- tion. Don't talk to these parents about the need of "the revenue" for they know better. They know too well that Russia's suppression of the sale of vodka redounded in millions of dollars to the good and the wealth of that country, besides they know, too, in addition, that the grain now used in the United States in the manufac- ture of alcoholic liquors would enable us to send pound loaf of bread a
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08
WOMAN SUFFRAGE MEETING
 AT THE COURT HOUSE

Miss Gertrude Watkins, representa- tive of the Arkansas State Suffrage Association, spoke to the women of Prescott Thursday afternoon at the court house, After the speaking, the Prescott Suffrage League was reor- ganized into the Nevada County Suf- frage Central Committee with the following officers: Mrs. J. M. Pitt man, chairman; Mrs. A. M. Ellsworth, vice chairman; Mrs. Joe Hamilton, secretary, and Mrs. Fred Powell, treasurer.
 Miss Watkins impressed on the women the importance of paying their poll tax, enumerating the three fol- lowing reasons why they should: First, every woman in Nevada county is interested in schools and in better ing school conditions and the poll tax goes to the school fund in your com- munity; second, by paying their poll tax, it shows the men who gave Ar kansas women partial suffrage that they appreciate the suffrage given them; and lastly, when the delegates meet in Little Rock to sit in conven- tion to write a new state constitution it is woman's duty to pay their poll tax and thus make a good showing proving that they desire the vote and are in earnest about suffrage, and are anxious to get full suffrage clause in the new constitution
 Only 36 women in Nevada county have paid their taX-won't every white woman in the county see to it that her tax is paid? June 30 is the last day upon which it can be paid. In Pulaski county 2,500 women have paid their poll tax. They are so strong that recently the Democratic central committee, the mems political organization, sent representative down to the women's meeting extend ing an invitation to them to come into their organization as members to have a voice and vote in Democratic county affairs. This proved without a doubt that the women of Pulaski were thought to hold the balance of power there. Make this true also of Nevada county.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08

Fans over our tables. Guthrie's.
 Buy a Rug. Prescott Hard ware Co.
 At the Park Hotel: L. NJ. Lotion, St. Louis; w. NJ. Todd, Atlanta; Jid Woldrith, Tyler, Tex. j.. U. Godbiler, J. T. Boyd Hot Springs; R. L. Hutch eson, Hope; Bernice Clark, Dallas; Emmah Archer, H. F. Kapp, E. R. Powell, w. o. Hardman, Little Rock; Dudley Graham, Blevins; J. L. Brooks Emmett.
 For sale at once
 1 wood cook stove.
 gas range.
 1 kitchen cabinet.
 1 safe.
 1 dining table.
 l library table.
 Apply at first house south of ice plant. J. R. Haywood. 7d3
 Judge G. R. Haynie arrived home this morning from Texarkana where he has been presiding over Miller cir cult court. This week was used in clearing the civil docket and Monday he will return to Texarkana and take up the criminal cases. Miller county circuit court is the largest in this cir cult. MT. Haynie informs that there was no rain or hail at all in Tex arkana last night.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08

Everything in Drugs at Guthrie's. Buy a Rug. Prescott Hard ware Co.
 Electric Fan directly over our Soda Fountain. Guthrie's.
 Buy scholarship in business col lege and get position with Uncle Sam. We have one that we will sell you at a bargain.
 The City Meat Marke+ will sell pure D. Leaf Lard at 20c per pound for next ten days. Compound is now 23 cents. Sd12w2.
 Mrs. H. H. Higgason and children left this morning for Ozan where they will make their home. MT. Higgason being member of the firm of Higgas- on Brothers of that place. We have installed a six barrel ca pacity gasoline tank with late model Bowser pump in front of our store and we will dispense the best grade of gasoline at all times. We would ap- preciate a visit from our friends. Farmers Supply Go. 1d6w2 1 Alpheus Holt arrived home last ev- ening from Amity where he has been attending school. Mir. Holt is the son of Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Holt of this city and was a member of the graduating class this year.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08
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FRIDAY
FRIDAY THE LAW OF THE NORTH" Edison, 3 parts, featuring SHIRLEY MASON

Corporal Emerson, of the Royal Mounted, and Reginald Annesley, are rivals for the love of Edith Gra- ham. Annesley has had an intrigue with half-breed girl Marie, but, refuses to marry her. He wins Edith's promise by making her be- lieve Emerson responsible for the unfortunate girls predicament, but truth prevails and Annesley is killed by Marie's brother, while Emerson, exonerated, wins Edith's heart and hand
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08
REWARD!

The School Board has authorized the payment of Twenty-Five Dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of any person who defaces or de- stroys any property that belongs to the school This applies to the break ing of windows or tampering with the water supply.
 DAN PITTMAN, Sec'y.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Baby Talcum Powder at Guthrie's.
 T. o. Mcdaniel is on a business trip to Texarkana today.
 Buy a Rug. Prescott Hard ware Co.
 Miss Ruth Gordon left this morning for TeXarkana to spend few days visiting.
 For Sale.-Nive year old heifer by three quarter Jersey. Will be fresh August1st-City Market. al CanthroX, dry Shampoo, soc. Vel vetina dry Shampoo 25c At Hester ly Drug Store.
 Mrs. Floyd Hawkins and children of Hope arrived in the city yesterday afternoon on visit to w. P. Murrah and wife.
 Tanlac is good Spring Tonic that will build you up. S1.00 at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Irish potatoes is what we want; will take all you have, highest price. | Farmers Supply Go. 5d3
 Trusses-We have complete stock. Spring and elastic, all new and com | fortable styles. Hesterl Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08

day to each of eleven million men. Think it over, dear reader, and come join the peaceful warfare waged by the blessed women of the w. C. I. U.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Archi-

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Archi-
 tect's Offiuce, Washington, D. ', May 31, 1917.-SEALED PROPoSoo AIS will be opened in this office at 5 D. m., June 2S. 1917, for the construc- tion of the United States Post ofhcee at Prescott, Arkansas. Drawings ana specifications may be obtained from the Custodian of the site at Prescott Arkansas, or at this office, in the dls- cretion of the Acting Supervising Architect, Jas. A. Wetmore, Acting Supervising Architect.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08

Leather Back Clothes Brushes at Guthrie's.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-08
SATURDAY LIBERTY" TWO REELS
 and LKO COMEDY, TWO REELS

WHEN THE SHOWS START. First show begins 7:45; second 9:OV Matinee, 2:30 and 3:45.
 Telephone 294.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
CAPTAIN OF $5,OOO,OOO GERMAN nLINER TELLS COURT HOW HE WAS
 ORDERED TO DESTROY ENGINES

BOSTON, Saturday. Feb. 17. - Candid statements that lie had been ordered to destroy the machinery in the $5OOOO0O German liner KrOnprnzessn Ceceie and had transmitted the order to the chief engineer who carried it out made in court here today by Captain Polac master of the ship
 Poack refused to say from whOmhe received the or der stating that he did he might be tried for treason in Germany
 The incident was most dramatic. Captain POlack had been subpOenied before the federal hearing petition by the to sell the vessel at which de- vel9ped that the engines would have to be rebuilt.
 Captain Poack stated that he had been ordered by man connected in an official capacity with the German embassy disable it's machinery, to prevent the of the ship by this government in event of hOsties with Germany
 "I was in Hoboken, when received the order" said Polack and at telegraphed to the chief engineer here 70 carry it out The work of destruction pleted between January 31st and Feb. 1st"
 When asked to give the of the person from whom the order was received, Polack said:
 ''Your honor am an officer of the German navy, and if should disclose the of this member at this hear ing might be tried for treason when went home to Ger many Iwish you would not Obige to answer the ques tion" The question was not pressed further
 Captain Polack and the KrOnprinzeSSin Cecele igur ed in one of the first dramatic stories of the world She was enroute to Germany at the time decar ed and had obard 1200 passengers and $107O0000 in gold She was ordered by wireless July 31st 1914 to dodge English cruisers and hurry back to America and August 4th she reached Bar Harbor Maine
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
BOXING BOUTS FEATURE OF HOP
 D ATHLET|QUE

The basketball game will start at S:45 and dancing will begin immedi- ately following the game. A good lively game is expected and everyone is cordially invited to attend. Sever al good boxing bouts, including one by the Frazier brothers, will take place during the evening. The decor ation and refreshment committees have been working hard for the past week ot make this the biggest dance of the year, and the person who does not attend will ever afterwards con- sider himself entirely "out of the swim" socially.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
SCANDAL OVER
 LETTER USED
 IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, Saturday, Feb. IT. Another encounter has occurred in the long continued clash between Delegate WickerSham and Col. Rich ardSon of the Alaska Road commits sion and as result reports of a scandal are rampant around the war department and halls of congress.
 This clash is an aftermath of the "dry bill" one clause of which provid- ed that license fees collected in the territory, a part of which are now turned over to the Alaska road fund, should be deposited by the clerks of the district courts of Alaska in the territorial treasury of Alaska, and the legislature of Alaska is hereby authorized to expend the said funds oy law for territorial useS," thus cut ting off source of revenue from the road commission. Wickersham was author of the bill, and Col. Richardson charged that the clause was joker aimed at him.
 The alleged scandal as charged by Richardson'S supporters is that Wick ersham is urging his prohibition measure containing this clause, quot ed an approving letter from Former Secretary of War Garrison, which they allege was altered.
 In support of the charge the war departments carbon copy of Garri- sons letter, showing it to be direct contradiction of the letter as quoted by the delegate, has been produced.
 WickerSham denies knowledge of the alteration and intimates that if there has been any alteration it was by his enemies on the copy.
 Sec. of War Baker is skeptical in the matter.
 It is said that Delegate Wicker sham complained to the war depart ment concerning Col. Richardson's all legged improper conduct.
 Opposition by Richardson to Wick ersham's reelection is claimed by the formers friends to be responsible.
 Rumors that Col. Richardson is slated to leave Alaska as result of the continued quarrel are now re- ported.
 Correspondents who have investi- gated the affair report Wickersham's stock as considerably below par in war department circles, and the next move is awaited with interest.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
GROUND HOG MAY
 BE REAL PROPHET

Northern lights have>been playing around the sky with unusual brilli- ancy the past few nights and snow banners from the peaks indicate that Boreas will resume his sojourn here abouts. All of this was foretold on the second when the groundhog crept forth and ducked back into his hole with a frosted nose,
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
PRESIDENT IN PERSONAL
 CHARGE OF PLAN ID KEEP AMERICAN SHIPS MOVING

WASHINGTON Saturday, Feb I.-What may vir- tualy become blockade of American Atlantic ports by Gernanys submarine fleet is regarded by officials today as Overshadowng other in the situation existing a result of unrestricted sub warfare by the TeutOns
 The accepted view is that President Wilson will go before congress to what steps to be taken to relieve the SuatO but time has been set for , this action
 President Wilson personally assumed charge of the problem of moving American shipping to and from Eur Opean ports today He has planned the next which does not plan acquiescing to Germanys submarine methods but is said to involve amng of American mer- chantmen
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
253 TREATED
 DURING YEAR
 AT HOSPITAL

At the regular meeting of the Hos pital Helpers on Wednesday, the re- port of work done during the first year of the organization was read by the president, Mrs. T. M. Ward, show ing the hospital to have accomplished a great deal for those afflicted by in- jury or illness during the past year. The report follows:
 "This being about the anniversary of the hospitals opening, we feel that those interested would like to know what is being done. The hospital has been in existence a year and every thing done on as small beginning as prudence would allow.
 During the year 259 people have been treated; there are 23 who have received care without compensation, several of these may respond later.
 "The many contributions of books, papers, fruits, plants and flowers, fish and game, have all aided to the cheerful keeping of the hospital, and we take this opportunity of thanking each donor. The Christmas remem- branceS from the groceries, meat markets, school children and the thoughtfulness of the Seward Bank, are all worthy of particular mentio-.
 "There are several things to be ac- complished during the year, such as putting in sterilizers for the operat- ing room, enlarging one of the wards, and adding necessary equipment in place of temportary arrangements.
 "The work of the Hospital Helpers consist of the necessary sewing, sup plying all reading material, visiting the sick and furthering the interest of the people in the hospital work. To date they have furnished 36 sheets cut and hemmed, 2S pillow cases, 45 flannel gowns (mensO, 3 fine bath robes, 1 dog. bedroom slippers, 3 dog. towels, 2 dog. dish towels, 21 pairs of curtains, 2 infants outfits, numerous bandages, operating aprons and mis- cellaneous things.
 "There are no dues but a mite box was established for voluntary contri- buttons and with the proceeds needles, thread, markers, etc., were purchased.
 "Surely all the women of Seward ought to take interest in this good work and try and attend the meetings occasionally which meet twice a month at the hospital on Wednesdays, from 2:30 to 4:30 o'clock. Mrs. J. H. Romig and Mrs. Anton Eide kindly offered their homes for meetings when the hospital was crowded. The officers are: Mrs. William Edes, hon. orary president; Mrs. Thomas Ward, president; committee on arrange ments, Mrs. J. M. Sloan and Miss M. A. Ryan.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
ADMIRAL MCLEAN ISSUES WARNING

NORFOLK, Va, Saturday, Feb. 17. - Warning was issued to mariners today that steel net to guard aganSt attack by submarines being placed at the entrance to Hampton Roads, This work is under supervision ot Rear Admiral Mclean
 Pending orders the gate of the net will be left open and marked with flags but mariners advised that the net is liable to be closed without warning in which event patrol boats will be near at night to let merchantmen through.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
BOATS AND TRAINS

The Alaska is due in Juneau tomor- row.
 The Admiral Watson is due in Ju- neau Monday.
 The train left this morning at S:3O for Mile 40.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

The warm storage on the dock just being finished has three walls, three ceilings and three floors, with layer of tarred felt between each.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
.STEEL NETS BLOCK ENTRANCE TO NEW YORK
 AND HAMPTON ROADS

NEW YORK, Saturday, Feb T-Defense measures against raids in the harbor of New York by submarines of the enemy in event of with Germany were taken today when great steel net put in place at the en- trance.
 This net is similar to those in at the entrance to the harbor of Halifax, from which all of the Canadian contingents have embarked for Europe.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
ID RESIST GERMAN BLOCKADE OF Us. PORTS
PUT FIVE GREAT ENGINEERS IN RISER

WASHINGTON, Saturday Feb IT. - The greatest single step in national military preparedness taken today by the department in the appointment to the U S. signal officers corps of five leading electrical engineers of the world.
 Telephone and telegraph companies and electrical of the nation to understand that their employees have
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
HANS HIKES HOMEWARD

NEW YORK; Saturday, Feb. IT. - Hans TauScher husband of Johanna Gadsk of operatc fame and agent for the Kpp interests sailed for Europe on the Freder ick Eighth.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
AMERICAN TROOPS LAND IN CUBA

HAVANA, Saturday. Feb IT, Correspondents for the Cuban newspaper Laucha state that American troops have been landed Santiago de Cuba to guard the Aner can consulate and that they patrOng the streets
 It is officially confirmed that Americans have landed elsewhere in Oriente province
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
GERMAN SEAMEN IN AMERICAN PORTS ARE FREE, EXCEPT THOSE
 VIOLATING PORT REGULATIONS

WASHINGTON, Saturday, Feb T.-No German sea men on ships ntered in American ports are being held except those charged with oense or held under sSp cion of violation of some law the statement issued to- day by Atty General Gregory He announced that those responsible for sinking ships in harbors would be prose cuted.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
TAFT SAYS WE ARE RIGHT

INDIANAPOLIS Saturday, Feb 17.-EXPresident Taft in an address last night declared that the United States is right in its stand and urged all to stand by the president
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
FORMER CONSUL IS HELD AS A SPY

MORALES, Ariz. Saturday, Feb. IT, - Frederick Kaiser, former German vicecOnSul in Mexico arrest ed charge of violating the national defense laws to- day following visit to the government warehouse at camp Stephen, little under suspicious circumstances
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

The Harold Blekum did not sail un- til this morning. She dropped down the bsg at rapid rate with a fair wind.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
been organized and have offered their services as rese sts in the signal corps.
RAILROADS TO COOPERATE

NEW YORK, Saturday, Feb. 17.-Railroads of the United States have made it known through the central offices here that in event of war they will cooperate
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
EXAMINING BERNSTORFF'S PASSPORTS

HALIFAZ, Saturday, Feb 17-EXamination of pa papers and credentials of German diplomats including Bemstor on the Frederick Eighth is proceeding slowly
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

Mir. and Mrs. Gaffney, formerly of Prince Rupert, have taken over the second floor of the Patton building on Fifth avenue and will probably make their home here.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
LOCATION OF COLD STORAGE
 IS SURVEYED

Surveyors have layed out the site for the San Juan Fishing geand Packing company's plant and set the stakes indicating the lines of the dock which will extend into deep water. Filing and all of the material available loc- ally has been assembled at Powder House point, and caps and stringers for the dock are on the freighter Ju- neau. due here next week.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

BERLIN, Saturday, Feb IT. - Brand Whitlock will renlan in Brussels in his diplomatic capacity
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-21

are Carl Johnson, II. j, Overturf, and
II. E. Allen. The place of business is
at Bend.
Certificate of increase of capital
stock of the Coos Bay Grocery from
$4,000 to 100000 was filed.
The board of directors of the Central
Oregon Irrigation company has re-
quested the state desert land board 20
take steps to procure from the Secre-
tary of the Interior an extension of
time with which to complete the rO-
clamation of the land in segregated
list No. 8, which the state of Oregon
undertook to reclaim under the Carey
Act The letter states that the origin
al time for the work and the extension
granted expires in February, 1918. The
company wishes the board to take up
this matter at once SO as to secure an
extension in ample time.