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Iditarod pioneer., 1917-05-12
CHINA DISTRUSTS JAPAN
 AND FAVORS AMERICANS

Chinese newspapers are dcTotlng much space to discussions of the apparent change in Janan's attitude toward China, according to a recent Associated Press dispatch from Pekin Papers of all parties and factions share the opinion that Japan has abandoned. at least temporarily, gli thought of physical conquest of China, and la deVotlng itself to an economic conquest,
 JaDan's attitude toward the new Amerl- ran enterprises in China, and the renewed efforts of Japanese bankers 10 intrench them selves more thoroughly through loans of various sorts, are widely discussed in the Chinese press as well 2s in parliament. The following statement from the Pekln Daily News is representative of the view generally taken by the Chinese press:
 At Tokio the belief prevails that Japan will continue her endeavor to increase her noliticai influence in China. The Japanese business men are continually clamOrIng for ? political ascendancy that will not be so abrupt as to endanger peace. What they want i- a thorough economic conquest of the ncirhJariug republic.
 The readiness with which the Chinese re gently granted American capitalists the con ceSsion to build long railroad, and their hesitation in making contracts with the Tsusnese. have awakened the Japanese to he fact that ascerdancy in China to be successful, must be accompanied by some measure If trust and confidence. The Jap anese have trcked the Chinese so much that the Chinese have lost all confidence iii their nci&hbcrs, both politically and com merc;ally.
 The situation es 1t stands between the United States, China and Japan is in its infancy, bat it is growing daily, and will have to be taken into consideration soon.'
 Chinese papers throughout the republic show hostility to any financial arrangement in which Japan hes hand There is a general disposition to discourage action be- tween any group of foreign powers and China, if Japan be included in the group. Chinese newspapers are practically unan- nous in their expressions of the hope that American bankers will invest large sums in the development of China without CO., operation with foreign powers. The United States is heralded as the one country which has dealt fairly with China, and has no desire to acquire Chinese territory and ex- ercise undue political pressure on China through financial channels.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-05-12

Job Printing at The Pioneer office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-05-12
on short notice

pIACkRDS big and small, printed on l LASfAiADS paper cardboard or cloth on short notice, at lditarod Pioneer office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-05-12
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TERM OF
 COURT

In the District Court for the Territory Of
 Alaska, Fourth Division. Iii the matter
 Of calling a Special Term of Court
 at TdtarOd, Alaska.
 In pursuance to an order of the above entitled court, made and entered herein on the 7th day Of May, 1917,
 Notice is hereby given that special term Of the District Court for the Territory of Alaska. Fourth division, will be held at the United states court house at 1dltarOd, Alaska. beginning on June 25, 1917, at the hour of ii o'clock a, m., for the tranSaC- there be pending and which may regularly ton Of all business which may then and come before this court.
 in witness whereof l have hereunto set my hand as clerk of the district court and affixed the seal thereof this 10th day Of May. 1917.
 (ScaB J. E CLARK. Clerk Of District Court, Territory Of Alaska.
 Fourth Division.
 By q. 0. GEkAGMTY. Dcpnty.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-05-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice Is hereby given that the under signed has been appointed administrator Of the estate of Peter TOleko, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of the said Peter TOlckO, deceased, arr hereby notified to present them, properly verified and with the proper vouchers. within six months from the date of this notice, 10 the undersigned administrator at his place of business, at Discovery, otter otter precinct, Alaska. -
 H. DONNELLEY. Administrator of the Estate Of Peter To lck0, Deceased.
 Datrd April 28. 1917.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-05-12

numbers of foreign aborers gathered together they seldom opportunity learn the rudmens gov and history They become loyal devoted country of whose laws and institutions they ignorant
 should be the ndavor of all these the of curing that knowledge which would only them citizen ship but would mpa love of country and determination do
 their part perpetuang free institutions and self government
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-05-12
WISE BRIDE

"Now.' said the bridegroom to the bride, when they returned from their honeymoon trip '1et us have clear understanding be- fore we settle down to married life. Are you the president or the vice president of the society,""
 T want to be neither president nor vice president" she answered. q will be content with subordinate position.
 What position is that, my dear?"
 Treasurer. Tit Bits
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-05-12

T tell you," said Pat, "the ouId fri'nd is the best after all, and, what's more. l can prove it." "How are you goin' to prove it?" "Where will you find new fri'nd that has shtud by ye as long as the ould ones have?" Last Word.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-05-12

For steam baths, go to the Snyder House. Flat,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
DR.. BELL SAYS WORLD
MUST BURN ALCOHOL

Washington, May 1--we are
spendthrifts in the matter of fuel and
are using our capital for our running
expenses.
DR.. Alexander Graham Bell. inven-
tor of the telephone. in letter TO the
National Geographic society sounds
this note of warning for this country.
After recounting the advance of the
nation from candles and oil lamps to
gas, gas to electricity and the marvels
Of this latter power, Or, Bell says that
there is one obstacle to further adj
vance OF industry and science in the
increasing price of the fuel necessary
to work the machinery.
Coal and OIL are going up and are
strictly limited IN quantity" he says.
We can take coal out of mine. but
we cannot put ii back again We can
draw oil from subterranean reservoirs
but we can never refill them again.
In relation to coal and oil, the worlds
annual consumption has become so
enormous that we are now actually
within measurable distance Of the end
of the supply. What shall We do when
we have no more coal or oil?
"One source of fuel supply may
perhaps solve the problem. Wood al
cohol can be employed as a fuel and
we can make alcohol from sawdust.
It can be manufactured from corn
stalks growing crops and even weeds,
The world probably VIII depend mora
and. more upon alcohol as time goes
on. A great field OF usefulness is open
ing up for the engineer who will modi-
fy our machinery to enable alcohol to
be used as the source of power
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
TWO ARE HURT WHEN
FLYING BOAT UPStTS
Instructor Ted Hcqucmbourg and
Naval Student Lawrence Curtis
May Be Fatally Injured.

Newport News, Va. May 16.--Com-
ing on the heels OF the dual tragedy
OF last Wednesday when Carlstrom
and Epes were killed in a land ma
chine, today Ted Hequembourg flying
boat instructor at the Atlantic Coast
Aeronauticsl station. and Lawrence
Curtis, a naval student, were seriously
If not fatally, injured when flying
boat driven by the former fell into
the Hampton Roads, about half mile
from the station, In spite of the fact
that the fall was less than seventy
hve feet Hequembourg sustained a
broken back. a severe laceration about
the nose, and his body Ia paralyzed
from his back down. Curtis suffered a
fracture of both the upper and lower
jaws. while his left ankle IL broken
and badly lacerated.
Ii WAS stated here tonight that II IL
Impossible to say whether or not tho
men will recover, but il is believed
mat they have q fair chance.
Curtis was rescued by Robert Har-
ris, negro fisherman. while Hequem-
bourg was brought ashore by a steam
launch. Beth were rushed to Riverside
hospital.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
WHAT TWO GIRLS GIVE
UP FOR THEIR COUNTRY

Chicago. May 16.-Ellen Olson and
Mary Peslin are patriotic.
Ellen, eighteen and pretty, since
the war has rejected five proposals
of marriage, caused two of these
suitors to enlist seht her three
brothers into the service and now
herself has entered the Red Cross
Mary also has entered the Red
Cross. But Mary's story isn't quite
as cheerful as Ellens. for Mary is
going into the service of her country
with heavy heart. A letter Mary
left for her mother when she depart
ed from home secretly to don the
uniform OF nurse. read:
Mamma Dear: | am going to be
one Of the many American women
our country is calling. The war has
taken away everything l hold dear
except the little mother. whom God
is going to keep until l come back to
her. BE brave, little mother. and pray
for us three-especially John and Joe
Jim and Joe are in the army and
navy.
Mamma, my heart is breaking. and
] will at least find consolation in
this: 1t isn't fair to remain idle. They
are fighting for us. mamma. Every
woman worthy of the name will Of
fer her services now. My brothers
VIII need care Remember that
Good bye. mamma dear. hood bye"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
VIRGINIA CADETS ARE
TE.OtR|NG SERVICES
lions Arc ANXIOUS to Join pro
posed Roosevelt Division.

Coming from practically every sec
ton of the country. applications from
Virginia Military institute graduates
for commissions In the V. VI. /. regi-
ment in the proposed Roosevelt d.
vision are pouring into the headquar-
ters here. Up to this time no less
than 100 men have applied. and
Colonel Jennings Wise declares that
he IL satisfied several hundred addi-
ttonal applicants viii be heard from
within the next few days.
Being professional men--civil, cleo
trical and chemical engineers for the
most part graduates OF the IleXinR-
ton institution art widely scattered.
and for this reason il may be a few
moro days before they are heard
from. Numerous applications are
also being received from discharged
army and marine corps men for posi-
lions as non commissioned officers. All
Of these men who have good records
will he accepted, according to Colonel
Wise.
There is no authority yet TO recruit
men, and ordinary applications for
enlistment in the Roosevelt division
are not desired here at this time.
Should the raising Of volunteers be
authorized recruiting stations will
doubtless be designated and those de-
string to enlist may do so at that
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
HEBREWS OBSERVE
MEMORIAL DAY
Rev. DIR. T.. n. Calisch Makes Adj
dress and lays Tribute to the SOL
dicrs of the Past and Those
OF Present,

Though there was no address on
the program. the Rev Dr. r. N.
Calisch. in charge of memorial SER
vices in honor of the Confederate
dead. yesterday afternoon at the
Jewish cemetery declared that he was
inspired by the gray-clad soldiers. to
speak. He drew vivid contrast be-
tween the veterans and the company
of soldiers from the First Virginia
regiment, stationed to his left for the
purpose of firing salute over the
graves of veterans who fell during
the war. or who have since passed
away.
You men," referring to the vet
Grams fought for democracy, for
high principles and for righteousness
"a national issue. You men,
pointing o*the guardsmen. ARE about
to fight for a world issue. 1t is in
spring to gaze at the white
heads of these gray-clad veterans.
and then to look at the youth and
vigor of the guardsmcn--who some
day will I'LL the places of these vet
erans," said DR.. Calisch.
The services were under the aus
pices of the Hebrew Ladies' Me-
mortal association. Beth Ahabah
choir sung hymns as follows: Decor
alton Day" Thy VIII BE Done -
Crossing the Bar" and America. -
the Confedera r. veterans and Others
present joining in singing the national
anthem.
Salute and taps ended the cere-
mony, the guardsren firing three
rounds over the graves.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
0Hl1asH ADMIRALTY
WEIs sIAlt2S L. =. tItsEI

EMe London, May l6.-The British ad-
i Aniralty officially announced today
that IN American torpedo boat de-
Strcycr fotilla is now at the front.
2 sssomewhere IN European waters
The admiralty statement says;
"a United States destroyer fotilla
has arrived to cooperate with our
hawai- forces.
THE American destroyers arrived
ut Queenstown.
Rear Admiral Sims. L. s. n. IL
VI daily touch with the chief of stan
The services the United States yes
sells are rendering the allies is OF the
greatest value and is deeply appreci-
y Stcd.'
.4 Greetings were exchanged between
Admiral Sir David Beatty, command
er OF the British grand feet, and Nd
aniral Henry r. Mayo. commander Of
the American Atlantic feet.
The message OF Admiral Beatty
I read:
. 'ahe grand feet reJoices that the
ttlarric fleet now shares the task Of
preserving the liberties of the world
Z s4ssd maintenance OF ehivairy on the
sess.'
ADJ u al Mayo In lis reply said;
.sr.sThe Atlantic feet appreciates your
message and welcomes the oppor-
ttrnity TO work with the British for
the freedom OF the seas"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
SAYS AGILE CHILDREN
ARE BEST LEARNERS

l-it,sburg, IA. s.ay 16.-"How far
can you jump?
Tell me that and / will tell you
about where you would rank In an
exa n1ination in spelling, history or
mathematics. may also tell you
something about your keenness of
perception and just what kind of a
night you will put up in life's battle
So says Assistant perintendent $.
II. Replogle. of the county schools,
who is putting the question to one
third of the country's $4,000 school
children.
Mr.. Replogle says that the child
who is precocious in studies will in
the vast majority of cases be able TO
make a normal running or standing
jump, while the mentally backward
or deficient one will drop far under
the normal in the physical test.
One of the purposes of the test is
to prove to the children that an ex-
istence in which the activities OF
mind and body are properly balanced
Is the best and that healthy body
conduces to a healthy mind and vice
versa.
That old adage about the man who
was strong in the arm being often
weak in the head is all shattered"
said Superintendent Replogle today.
IN other words. we find that good
control Of the body. agility rather
than physical strength, usually goes
hand in hand with proficiency In
study. ] do not mean that the pro-
fessional athlete is necessarily the
best student, but / do mehn
that a deficient or backward men
tality usually carries with 1t def
cient physical control regardless of
bodily bulk, be it ever so suggestive
of strength"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
LEADING CITIZEN OF
LYNCHBURG DIES

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian
Lynchburg, Va. May 16.-James Il,
Gillian. millionaire banker and coal
operator, died at his home here this
afternoon, aged sixty-three. He was
native OF Campbell county and
started life In humble circumstances
at seventeen. being deputy sheriff of
Amherst county. Since then he was
engaged in mercantile pursuits and
later was president Of six banks and
several coal companies. At the time
OF his death he was president of the
Lynchburg Trust and Savings bank
He served IN the city council and had
started in business several successful
merchants OF this city. He is sur
vived by his mother, by his widow,
by three sons, James r. Gillian. Jr..
Frank j. Gillian, at Fort Myer; and
Thomas w. Gillian, OF Washington
and Lee. also by one daughter. Mrs.
Annie q, Conrad. OF Harrisonburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
NEW ORGANIZATION
FORMED LAST NIGHT
Richmond Paint, OIL and yarnisI
Club Formed by WeIl-knoWn
Men ia Trade.

At The Commonwealth club last
evening local paint, oil and varnish
men organized the Richmond Paint,
OH and Narnish club TO affiliate with
the National Paint, on and Varnish
association. the object being to stand -
ardize and strengthen trade condI-
tons. RS outlined in the following
resolution adopted:
Resolved, That the sense of this
meeting is that an organization be
formed TO create and promote pcrma
nent social and business relations
among the manufacturers and deal
ers in paints otis. varnishes and kim
dred interests IN the city OF Rich
Inond Va. and Vicinity. the name of
such ASSOCIATION to be the Richmond
Paint. OIL and Narnish club.
BE IT further resolved, That this
Organization affiliate with the National
Paint, Oil and Varnish association.
The object OF this association shall
be to advance the welfare OF It's mem
bers and to promote fraternal and So
ciat relations, TO remove evils and GUS
toms contrary to sound business prin-
ciples and ethics and to the end that
all differences and grievances may be
fairly and equitably adjusted.
National Secretary George v Hor-
gan. National Treasurer Frank Waldo
and H S. Chatfleld, president OF the
New York Paint. OH and Narnish
club, all of New York city, were
guests, and outlined the work of the
national body and the part played by
local clubs. Similar local clubs are
actively organized in twenty ei ght
mond club elected as Officers, Presi
dent, John B. Young, vice president.
Walter S Tanner; secretary and
treasurer. G. b. Lorraine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
TO MAKE President
RAILROAD O|C1A1lR!
nate the Character of shipments
which Shall Have Priority. =

Washington, May 16.--President Will
son as the practical dictator of the
railroads seems to be embodied in a
bill presented today by Senator New
lands and Congressman Adamson. The
president is given extraordinary pow
ers In directing preferential movement
of any commodities he may designate
r. The bill. presented as a war meas
ure. resembles the anti-strike legisla :
ton, which the administration failed
In enacting last year after the threat
ened railroad tie-up
During the day Senator Hoke Smith,
of Georgia, presented n remarkable
railroad amendment to the cmergencN
, shipping provisions of the war budget
bill. He wishes to relieve car short
age by authorizing the president II
spend 800. 100000 out of the sums set
aside for ships, for buying and build
ing freight cars.
The most mandatory powers are CIV
en- to the president under the New
nds-Adamson bill During the war
he is authorized:
whenever in his judgment such &C
ton is necessary to the public security
and defense to direct that certain
kinds of traffic or particular ship
ments which may be determined by
him shall have preference or priority in
transportation by any common car
riers by railroad or water He may
give these directions at and for such
time as he may determine and may
modify. suspend or snnul them.
In the execution of these orders he
may commander railroad men,
There is a practical strike preven-
tive In the bill. Any one interfering
with train operations may be fined
500. The president can enforce this
with troops.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
FRENCH MISSION
was beyond words ferv ent and touch
ed us all deeply.
All tt, Gyunaflry With Mission
Continued from First Page.) =,

All IN sympathy win MIsniOn.
1T WIS clear even To a super
nctal observer that everywhere the
citizens of the different towns it pass
ed through were whole heartedly in
sympathy with the mission and all
united in the common cause. 1t would
be invidious to PICK out any special
region or town as having manifested
It's feeling in more charming way
than any other. for from Washing
ton to Chicago. from Kansas City anu
st. Louis to Springfield and Columbus
Philadelphia and New York to Bos-
ton and Baltimore, every kind of in
genious manifestation of goodwill
was showered upon the mission. The
memory that the mission will take
away Of It's hurried trip through toe
small part of the United States will
glow in the recollection Of all
France already knows what a
magnificent welcome was accorded US
everywhere, but we hope on our re-
turn to bring even more fully home
TO our ow-countrymen n realiza
ton not only Of the feeling that exists
In America for France. but that this
feeling is az earnest as 1t is wide
spread and OF a nature to inspire the
utmost confidence as to the future
action of the United States
\ Notable Manifestation.
lone word more. Among the in
numera BILE marks Of generous sym
pathy, none went more directly &c
the hearts of every Frenchman on
the mission than the manifestation OF
inte- est in our orphan children we re
eeived in the form Of substantial Of
fcr;nFs. notably in Columbus and Bos-
ton. check for sits. 900 was hand
ed Marshal Joffre and NJ. Viviani al
the latter place, collected by loca'
committees and by the children "i
the town and neighboring states
! LAS Marshal Joffre and NJ. Niv'an
said. nothing Could stir more deeply
the feelings of all In France than th,-
loving Kindness shown 10 these in
nocent little victims of this war for
the liberation of the world, All ouI
hearts go out in gratitude to the DIFF;
ferent committees which are so sue
cessfully pursuing this admirable
work. and both NJ. XiYiani and the
marshal wish to express once more
their deep appreciation of their eff
forts"
I with the departure Of the French
mission nearing the Balfour part.
from Great Britain also Will leave
this country soon
The mission from Cuba departed
for Havana this afternoon. after two
weeks OF military and naval discus
sions with American officials.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
U-B0AT HARVEST IS -
SMALLEST IN WEEKS

London, May 1s.-U Boats sent TO
the bottom during the week ended
last Sunday the lowest total of British
vessels of more than 1900 tons in Ave
weeks. Only eighteen ships Of that
category We're sunk as against twenty
four, thiriy-eisht. forty and nineteen
respectively, in the preceding four
weeks.
Only FIVE British ships of less than
l,6o0 tons We're sunk in the past week.
which is also the smallest toll within
five weeks, the last low water mark
being TWO sunk in the week ended
April 8
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-17
WEILESI Y GIRLS TO
SACRIFICE LUXURlES

WELLESLEY, Mass. May 16.-Wesselsly
girls have declared martial law on icc
cream and other delicacie Their
war plans follow;
No candy. ice cream or other eat
ables between meals.
Economy in dress.
No high heeled sho ~.
Eight hours work, eiGht hours sleep
eight hours recreation daily.
Take UP Red Cross, ;'rst aid, navy
unit league or special welfare work
in part of recreation hours.
Rise at $40. retire at 10 30.
weekly drill and daily flag ceremon-
les
Nearly 1000 girls have enlisted for
this self-discipline