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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-18

DR.. Garfield issued the following
statement explaining the order:
The most urgent thing to be done
is to send to the American force:
abroad and to the allies the food ant
war supplies which they vitality need
War munitions food, manufactured
articles OF every description lie at our
Atlantic ports in tens q thousands oil
tons WHILE literally hundreds OF shio.
waiting loaded with war goods foi
our men and the allies can not take
the seas because the bunkers are
empty OF coal, Coal TO send them
on their way Is waiting behind con.
gested freight that has damned al
terminals.
att is worse than useless TO bend
our energies to more manufacturing
when what we have already manufac-
tured lies at TTdewater congestins
terminal facilities. tanning the rail-
road yards and sidetracks for long
distances hack into the country. No
power on earth can move this freight
into the war zone where II Is needed
until we supply the ships with fuel.
"Once the docks are cleared Of the
valuable freight for which our men
and associates in the war. now wait
in vain, then again our energies and
power may be turned to manufacture
more efficient than ever. SO that q
steady and uninterrupted stream of
vital supplies may be this nations an
swer 20 the allies cry for help.
Too Speedy for Railroads.
'Tt has been excess OF production
has done 30 much TO cause congestion
of our railroads. that has filed the
freight yards to overflow: that ha s
flooded the docks of our Atlantic
ports with goods waiting to go abroad.
At Tidewater the food OF freight was
stopped. The ships were unable to
complete the journey from our fac
tories to tho war .depots behind the
firing line.
added to this Is the difficulty Of
transporting coal for our own domes-
tic needs. On top of these difficulties
has come one of the most terribly Sc
we're winters we have known in years
THE wheels were choked and
stopped. Zero weather has snow
bound trains; terminals congested.
ers and canals impossible; 1t was
useless to continue manufacture and
pile confusion on top of confusion.
"A clear line from the manufactur-
ing establishment to the seaport AMI
peyond-that was the imperative
need. 1t was like soldiers marching
to the front. The men of the FORE
most rank must have room to move"
Senate Grills Garfield.
Summoned by the senate commerce
DR.. Garfield went TO the
Capitol this afternoon and for one
hour was grilled and assaiied byssena-
tors who could and no sympathy In his
edict.
Too late to influence the coal ad-
In the issuance OF its
drastic coal order, but not too late to
place itself on record, the senate to-
night adopted the Hitchcock, resolu.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-18
LOUIS WERNER IS
DEAD; LONG CHIEF
OF POLICE FORCE
Leaves Record of Thirty Years
Faithful and Efficient Ser
vice in Department

Major Louis Werner. chief Of po-
lice, died at his home. 2ol5 Stuart
avenue. last night at s:90 o'clock. Nc
definite arrangements for ~Se funeral
/ have yet been made.
Major Werner had been ss,frertns
for a week with indigestion. He re-
tired to his room Wednesday of last
week While hts condition had been
considered serious. his death was not
looked for. Several members OF his
family were at his bedside when
death relieved him.
Many expressions of regret were
sent the family last night, the news
of his death having spread rapidly.
He came to Richmond as a youth
from New York, where he was born
on July II. 1858, and went into the
paint business. He proved a sue
cessfui mechanic, and grew proficient
In his trade Naturally of tempera-
ment craving excitement, young wer-
ner, in 1888. was elected to the DO
lice force. under Major Poe. ana
served for nearly twenty years in the
old First district. embracing all OF
shockoe valley and the East End.
He was terror to evildoers and
on many occasions risked his life In
the discharge OF his duties as a con-
servitor of the peace and q protector
OF the people of his city,
Knew No Fear.
He figured In many heroic struxriss
with desperate criminals, having ex-
perienced number Of narrow escapes.
Major Werner was absolutely devoid
Of fear. and It was often said of him
that he would 60 up against huss
saw"
During the old days when saloons
ran as they pleased and there wero
no closing hours. Sergeant Werner
was one OF the most active men In
chasing the bootiegger and the con-
ductor OF the speakeasy. As the local
laws became more contracted, he was
instrumental in closing many illegal
resorts and In placing the criminals
behind the bars
Following a most interesting cam
paisn. he was. In April. 1905, elected
chief of police. to succeed the late 3.
+. Howard. who had succeeded Major
Poe Major Werner had never been
captain Of police. For many years Ne
had acted as sergeant. and IL Wa knt
few months before his elevation to
the office Of chief that he was pro.
NOTED to the sergeantcy.
he was too good man in the
ranks. to place in OFFICE" was what
the police board had said many times,
when he had been discussed for pro.
motion.
Leaves Large Family.
Major Werner was member of the
National Association OF Chiefs OF Po-
lice. in which organisation he was at
various times member Of important
member Of Richmond /
Randolph lodgesof Masons. and az |
the woodmen OF the World. He was |
OF St. James Methodist church. |
He had on many occasions Expressed |
CONTINUED on sscend PAgs.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-18
Liquor Auto
Is Death Car

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
fredericksburg. Va. Jan. l7.--An
automobile containing about 500 pints
OF whiskey, with two men. was over
turned on the Richmond highway
near Levels his morning. The two
men, whose names were Albert Os-
borne and A. ID. Armour, both of
Hopeweli, were driving very reck-
iessly.
Osborne was killed and Armour's
collarbone broken and he was other
wise badly injured.
Sheriff Garner. of Spotsyivania, who
was coming to Fredericksburg. was
on the scene In a few minutes. o.
borne's remains were sent to an un-
dertaker and Armour was conveyed
TO Mary Warrington hospital. Ar.
mour gives his address at National
Bank building. HopswslL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-18
Berlin Rejects
Russians Terms

Amsterdam, Jan. IT.--Beriin made
'it known officially today that the GEN.
Russian terms of evacuation and self
determination of occupied territories.
They went on record. however. as
disayowing the intention to 'incor-
porate. the occupied territories into
their respective countries" With
drawal OF their armies from these
lands before the war la ended they
declared to be impossible. however.
Though they agreed to "endeavor to
reduce the number of occupying
troops" The latter step would mean
tho added advantage to them of aug
menting their reserves on the west
front.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-18
WAR NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

New naval mutiny reported frcm
Germany. Thirty-eight officers said
to have been killed at kfel.
Ex-Cxar Nicholas reported to have
escaped from siberian, exile.
Central powers hatiy reject Rns-
sian peace evacuation and self de-
TERMINATION conditions. Deny In
tentiOn 81 Incorporating territories
In empires. bat assert withdrawal
before peace In impossible. Declare
referendum ~Impracticahle."
French make successful thrust On
Mouse heights. British north of So.
Quentin. Berlin claims three hum
drea Italian prisoners I'm two days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-18
An Virginia Smiles

Every Sunday morning over
Eye Byrdtowne Gossip" a
page OF cartoon-comment on
current events drawn by Rus
sell 8. Henderson for The
Richmond Virginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-18
Richmond Fraternities

Arc usefuIiy active Ia many
lines of humanitarian work.
Read all about them In the
Sunday Edition of The Rfch-
mond virgfnian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-18

ton asking DIR. RI. A. Garfield to delay
his order ave days. The vote. so to
10, was significant in that the ma
tortty included several usually staunch
supporters of President Wilson's poll
cies- In the same way at least two
radical from 1le Republican side. Boz
rah and La Toilette, supported the ad-
rninistration.
Those voting aye: Democrats
Bankhead, Beckham, Gerry, Gore,
Hitchcock. Mcclellan, Martin. Owen,
Pomerene, Reed. salisbury, Shields,
Smith of Georgia. Smith OF Maryland,
Smith OF South Carolina. Stone. Swan
son, Thomas. Tillman. Underwood,
Vardaman. Woicott-22.
Republicans -- Brandegee, Calder.
Cummins. Curtis. Fernaid, Freling-
huysen. Gallinger. Hale, Harding.
Johnson of California, Jones of Wash
! tr.gton. Kellogg. Knox. McCumber.
| Mclean. McNary, Nelson. New, Nor
rfs, Poindexter, Sherman, Smoot.
Sterling. Sutherland. Townsend. wads-
worth. Watson. Weeks--2s. Total. so.
| Those voting mo" were: Demo-
| crats--Ashurst, Chamberlain, F1etcher.
Iardwfck. johnson of South Dakota,
Jones of New Mexico, Kirby. Iewis.
Myers. Phelan, Pittman, Ransdell.
Robinson, shafrroth. Sheppard, Sim
mons--fs.
Republicans--Borah, Gronna, La
Follette-s. Total. 10.
| Senator Hitchcock Talks.
| When told that the order had been
signed, Senator Hitchcock, who led
the fight today. said:
We'll, it's just as II Mr.. Hoover
said to the people of the country. You
/ can't eat anything for a week: you
| must go hungry and let food accumu-
late
Its very depiorable. The same re-
suit could have been accomplished by
conserving fuel for necessary pur-
poses. There has been neglect to
commander coal. The administra-
ton has the power to take coal any
where. There has been a neglect to
perform required duties.
''rhe government can take coal at
tho mines, on the railroads, on the
docks, In fact, anywhere. Now in
stead OF using fuel for necessary pur-
poses, all coal Is shut Off from indus-
try SO that tho coal will accuinulate
There has been a sudden hysteria and
alarm.
II did not demand radical action
today. Some extreme suggestions
have been made. All l wanted to do
was TO suspend the order until thu
facts were ascertatned."
GarfeId Answers Reed.
During the fight In the senate, In
answer TO Senator Reeds inquiry AZ
to the actual cause for issuing tho
order. DIR. 'Garfield said:
The lack of coat for domestic con.
sumers. including those who use elec-
tricity and gas supplied by public
utilities. Is one thing. The scarcity
Is not due to lack of production. hut
because the transportation condition
has been accumulated BY bad weather.
1t In impossible to catch up with the
loss since December 8. W6 havs rot
to save 1t from somewhere.
do you propose to taxa coal sWog
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
MRS. MARTIN WILL
 SOON LEAVE FOR THE
 SOUTH TO JOIN HUSBAND

Mrs. Joseph Martin will leave soon for Sacramento, Calif., to join her husband, who has secured an excel lent position there. MT. Martin left some time ago. He was known as one of the popular travelling men in Alaska, but when the Territory went dry he left for other fields.
 Give us your next order Tor trans fer work or coal. Juneau Transfer Company. Phone 46
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
NIGHT CLERK
 AT GAST|NEAU
 PASSES AWAY

Wm. C. Helfer, for the past six months night clerk at the Gastineau Hotel, died at St. Ann's Hospital Sunday morning. MT Helfer was formerly a druggist and was for some months connected at the Seeley drug store, then went to Anchorage for Loussac, returning to Juneau about six months ago and taking the position at the Gastineau.
 Helfers death was due to a slight cold which later developed into a bad case of pleurisy, which rapidly grew worse, affecting his heart which was not strong enough to withstand the shock
 While at Seeleys and at the Gas tineau, Helfer won large circle of friends who were greatly shocked to hear of his sudden death as he was out on the streets Saturday af- ternoon and seemed to be in the best of health. Saturday night he grew worse and was removed to St. Ann's where he passed away Sunday morn ing.
 The Gastineau Hotel has notified his brother in Sheridan, Ind, and his father in Knoxville, Tenn, and are holding the remains until word is received from them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

home, though that is very important There are surgical supplies and hos pital garments, which for sanitary and other reasons, cannot be taken home, and they must be made, if our hospitals are to be properly equipped for taking care of our sol, diers.
 Seattle is becoming aware of the magnitude of the work now being doITe in Alaska. and Division offic ials are disposed to help us in ey cry way possible. Instructions are now more specific and departments are more thoroughly organized than at any previous time, and it is wholly possible for us to do a great work toward the success Of our national undertaking. Thirty or for. ty workers are not enough. Every woman in Juneau should try her hardest to lend her services"
 Both the chairman of Juneau chapter and the chairman of the Milf tary Relief Committee express themselves as highly delighted with Mrs. Morgan's comprehensive report upon her trip of semi-official in spection, and feel that the, personal message will be of great benefit tc the local chapter
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
ELIZABETH REYNOLDS
 PASSES AWAY AT THE
 HOME OF HER DAUGHTER

Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds aged "A years, died at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Frank O'Brien, Third and Franklin Streets, this morning at 4:45 She had been in i'll health for some time. Besides Mrs. OBrier she is survived by another daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Moon, of Treadwell Mrs. Reynolds had been a resident of Juneau for more than five years The funeral will be held from the Catholic church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Father Roccati offic iating. Interment will be in the Catholic plot at Evergreen cemetery By reqeust of Mrs Reynolds, flowers will be omitted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
'Ketchikan Paper Inclined to Believe Governor Has Put Kibosh
 on Same.
ORDER IS NOT SPECIFIC
Claimed That Practically All Stores May Come Under Governors
 Order.

The Ketchikan Progressive Miner. gives new sidelight on the eight hour law, which opens up good many possibilities, as follows:
 In accordance with the provision of the law and provided, Governor Strong in proclamation, suspended it's operation. In his statement, the Governor in conclusion says:
 Therefore, I, J. F. A. Strong, Governor of Alaska, under the pow CT vested in me by virtue of Section 3 of the above entitled act, do here by suspend the restrictions of said chapter 55, Session Laws of Alaska, 1917. in so far as they may apply to the salmon fisheries of the Ter ritory and the canning or other preparation of salmon for food con sumption connected with that indus try, and also in so far as said re- structions may apply to any manufac- turing industry in Alaska whose pro- ducts are necessary to the proper preparation of salmon as food sup ply; such suspension to have force and effect beginning January 1, 1918, and continuing for period of one year and not longer, unless the pres ent war shall not have been ter minated by that time."
 If we go back to the statement of the Governor and carefully study the meaning and scopes of the sus- pension, it is readily seen that sus- pension here includes everything in connection with the fishing industry. As a matter of fact, it may be said to include business houses in Ketchi- kan inasmuch as without the neces- saries, the fishermen could not bring in the fish food, and necessaries include groceries, boots and shoes, bread. meat, restaurants, hardware and every article found in Ketchikan today which directly or indirectly would affect the fishing industries. Logging camps, sawmills; pile cut ting for wharves or traps; cold stor- age plants and powders; drug stores, banks, etc etc. Even doctors are within that exemption since their services may be requisitioned by fish ermen who may be connected with the fishing industry. Briefly, and on second thought. our opinion is that the suspension of the operation of the law applies to every industry, occupation or profession in Alaska. with the possible exception of the mining industry. and therefore. inop- erative.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
MRS, LEFEvRE VISITING WITH
 HER SON HERE

Mrs. E. c. LeFevre, of Skagway, one of the pioneer women of the Northland, is visiting her son, Judge H. B. LeFevre, and says she is glad to get out of the wind at Skagway for brief spell. Recently the gale which raked that place fore and aft, to use a nautical phrase, picked up Mrs. LeFevre and hurled her to the ground, and as the result she sus- tained some bruises. In the Banana belt weather of Juneau, however, she expects to recover quickly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
INTER- RATES.

INTER- R A T ES. You cant beat it, steam heated rooms with hot and cold running water in each for $10 and SIP tbe month. Tub and shower baths at the disposal of the guests. The most comfortable beds in town, big statements but come and see if they are not true.
 BERGMAN HOTEL
 Lee A. Kicker, Mngr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
INSPECTOR OF EXPLOSIVES IS
 IN JUNEAU NOW

D. c. Sargent, of Cordova, who re gently was appointed federal inspect or of explosives for Alaska, is in Jul neau, arranging for the licensing of all persons and firms handling ex- plosives, as provided by federal regu- latiOns.
 All U. S. commissioners will be furnished with blanks for issuing li- censes and arrangements will likely be made for other officers to grant permits. MT. Sargent will be here for several days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
MISCELLANEOUS

< ACCOMPLISHMENT scholarship yoa might collect In the International ooeyospooAencs School. Scranton. ra. Allroas scA0lasship. unplre.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Today's News roday--in Empire
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

FOR RENT-2, 8 and 4-room fur nished housekeeping, $8 up; reason able. 'The cozy corner of Juneau" Cliff Apartments. near Court House.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
CLEANING OF ALL KINDS

THE RENOvATORY Phone 394 : Jimmy Moon
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Everybody reads THE EMPIRE ths Time. Whan It 10 News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

HILADD BATH HOUsH-Turkish Noodlo, otean. eAoWer and tub baths pey end stsan heat 11s Front St ph0no 10. ll-1e-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND Small nugget pin. Owner can have same by proving property and paying for ad. Gold steins Emporium. 4..-i. s.., -.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
FOR RENT-Apartments

FOR RENT One beautiful Housekeeping suite now vacant at Juneau Apartments. Two single rooms vacant Monday, 18th. Our satisfied tenants tell us there is nothing in Juneau to compare with our large. light. well kept rooms Alice M. Veatch. Mgr.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-16
SHRINERS PLAN CUTUP
TIME FOR NOVEMBER 30

\ victory ceremonial! Talked Of.
dreamed OF, but scarcely hoped for
when arranging the annual harvest
celebration OF the shrine lodge, is
actually 10 be a really Saturday,
November 30. The official hosts
are to use their own expression.
making ready to turn loose In the
old-time style, with Joyous music.
oriental dancing, camels milk and
all the accompanIments OF oriental
celebration"
At o'clock Saturday evening.
after the crop Of candidates have
been harvested, with proper and
fitting ceremonies, Adkar Temple
ceremonial will he held IN conyvn-
tion han. Visiting noh'cs are Cs-
pcCially welcome \ reception COM
mittcc has been appointed to re-
Ceive all out-of-tOwn visitors.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-16
TULSA ALL SET FOR
BIG BUILDING BOOM
Removal Of Restrictions on ConstruC-
ton Believed viii Result In In
crease OF Activities.

with the sky as the limit, and the
only restraint being the financial one,
Tulsa is surely destined to be the
center OF building boom such as
has never been experienced before,
For various reasons. chief among
them being the intense patriotism OF
the citizens. and another being the
lack OF war construction work neCes-
sary in Tulsa. there has been an un-
usual lull in building operations here
for more than a year, with tho re-
suit that there is now a greater de-
mand for IesIdences and a greater
need for municipal improvements
and construction OF commercial
nature than in perhaps any other
city in the sou thwcst division.
The following letter received yes
tcrdav from the oklahoma state
council OF defense is official verifi-
cation OF the statement that the ban
has been lifted in great percentage
OF the construction work.
oklahoma Nty, Nov -, 1918.
Tulsa Council Of pcfouSo.
Construction projects falling with
in the following ClaSSit,oatiuns are
hereby approved and no permits or
License viii hr required from the
nou-war construction committee or
county councils Of defense:
l. All farm and ranch buildings,
structures or improvements,
. The construction, maintenance,
Improvement, or development by fed
eral state or municipal authority. Of
4. - q
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-16

involving in the aggregate a cost not
exceeding $4,000.
\. The construction OF new build
ings or structures not embraced in
any OF the foregoing classifications
or the repairs or additions to. or
alterations or extensions OF existing
buildings and structures in either
case involving in the aggregate a
cost not exceeding $4,000.
y. The construction OF new build
ings or structures not embraced in
any OF the foregoing classifications,
or the repairs or additions to, or al
terations or extensions OF existing
buildings orstructures, in either case
involving in the aggregate cost not
exceeding $4,000 when approved in
writing by the state council Of deI
tense or its duly AUTHORIZED repre-
scntatlvcs.
10. Construction projects approved
IN writing by the facilities division
Of the war industries board.
II. Buildings begun prior to Sep
Iemher 3. 1918, where a substantial
portion OF the building has already
been constructed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-16
OWEN FAV0RS LEAGUE
OF NATIONS PROPOSAL
Oklahoma Senator Joins with Scna-
tor Walsh Of Montana IN be-
Tending Wilson Plan.
PoINDEXTER OPPOSES IT
Washington lender DcCihr- Con-
Stllution Would IlHVC to Ic
Amended t. Include IT,

WASIINGTON. Nov. 15 The
plan for a league of nations 10 en-
force peace. as proposed by President
wilson IN his II principles, ma en-
horsod by allied statcmucu vas crit
irizcd ana approved in debate today
in the s"uiir
Senators Walsh Of Montana aud
owen Of oklahoma. hutn democratic,
praised the plan ana commented th"
endorsement Of It by Premier Lluyd
George and other British ,.ldcl- In
recent speeches. while Senator buin-
dexter, republican ut Washington do
Clarcd such a league would uc""tpl-
tate revision ~ tho federal COnrl'u-
tion ana virtually would UrinE about
the abr"gntiuu ~ the Monroe doc
trinc
Senator Hrurusc Of Pennsylvania.
rCpub lICIn. characterized n, plan uH
n novel il"t." which should ho care.
fully considered. lie ulHu inquired IH
70 whether ~" league was nOl being
advocated FOR the purpOso OF further.
ing free trade
During the debate Senator owen
declared that "a league ~ nations was
Responsible FOR bringing autOCrary
III Europe lu llH Knees. ll' dtnlru
mat the lcaru" AS proposed would IN
any way interfere with this countryH
tariff OF internal affairs aud declared
that this ~ tho logical and oppOrtuuc
time for It's cStabliFhmcnt.
Regarding opposition Of Colonel
Roosevelt to the admission Of GER
many into tho league. Senator WRISh.
In approving tho pinn. said that uu-
less Germany In admitted. the other
nations Of the world must continue
To maintain large land and sea
forces.
Senator Walsh read from writings
OF II. @. Wells. the british author.
praising President WILSON as the
leader Of English political thought
and discussing the objections to tho
league. Mr.. Wells stntement that "a
subsidized prcsS' opposes disn rma-
ment. brought a protest from Sena-
tor Reed OF Missouri. demo ocrAt.
against the argument that men who
are opposed to the league oppose It
for selfish reasons"
Senator Polndcxter attacked MT. !
Wells, characterizing him as u bril-
liant writer, a soCin list pacif1st and
belonging TO "a