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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
TO SEND FRIENDLY
MISSION To RUSSIA
Administration Deci d es to
Make Conversion By Capt.
tai on Business Basis.
TO HAVE WIDE POWERS
Supreme Court Justice Bran
deis Mentioned rs Possible
Leader of Emissaries to
Fated Land.

Washington. June 2s.-The United
States policy toward Russia has been
decided on by the president, II was
learned tonight. and action. will be
shortly taken.
The administrations decision was
made In 3 special cabinet meeting,
hurriedly called last night for that
purpose. attended by Secretaries Ba-
ker. Redfleld. Wilson, Lansing. RurIe-
son and Houston.
II was determined that the action
the United States should take would
be neither military nor political, bat
comrnerctal--a conversion ny capital
on friendly but business basis.
For this task a mission with wide
POW ers will be sent with some prom
inent man whose reputation In the
United States viii find sympathy and
confidence in Russia
Final decision has not heen made
concerning the leader, The name OF
Supreme Court Justice Brandeis Is
mentioned as "a possibility.
Announcement Formally OF the gov
ernment's decision for the rehabiiita-
tion of United States prestige in Rus
STA. Il was said, will he made within
a few days.
II ia thought that the president may
take occasion 10 acquaint the tnted
States and her allies with the details
of his scheme in his fourth OF July
address at Mount Vernon,
Although il was learned from an
authoritative source that the admins
tration was anxious to emphasize that
there would he no military enterprise
In the United States methods to help
Russia nor charity nor political aspect,
II was admitted frankly that the mis-
sion involved some political problems,
essentially concerning the official des-
tination and recognition of such mis-
sion In Russia whether II would ad-
dress itself to the soviets. the Boil
sheviki, or any Of the other sporadic
forms OF attempted government
The understanding 10 that the nnal
arrangements will be for only semi
official mission. backed to the limit by
the administration. with broad dtscre-
tionary powers TO insert the wedge of
United States friendliness through
commercial development. principally
aid widen the scope OF United States
influence by every other legitimate
means.
One amplifscation of the missions
work, 1t was said. would be TO render
agricultural aid. not by gift or loose
loans. but by modern business methods
that will bring profit TO the Russians
gratitude to the United states. ana ui-
innate prosperity to both
collateral task OF this commercial
intervention will he to find out what
has become Of the $50. 100000 store or
United States industrial supplies In
yfadivistok, and to distribute those
supplies in It's industrial work
The cabinet meeting that crystaliized
administration opinion In the Russian
situation was arranged and conducted
SO quietly that It was virtually a Sc
cret one, and 1t was not known until
this afternoon that the president had
called his advisers together again last
night. following the regular Tuesday
meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
Plan to Relieve
Hazard at Fires
Signal TO Pump House VIII Bring
Messenger to Handle Valve In
Emergencies.

As the result OF conference be-
tween Commissioner Hohson. OF the
administrative board, and ofncials
from the fire. water and city engi-
ueer's departments, a plan was per-
fected yesterday afternoon by which
dangers from shortage OF water for
use at fires may hereafter be mini
mixed.
The plan is to have a signal tap
turned. in at the pump-house immedi-
ataly upon an alarm from any OF the
congested districts. when a messenger
Is at once dispatched to the nearest
connecting valve, and the water from
both reservoirs Is released into the
main being used by the fire depart
ment. II the alarm turns out to be
false, or the Are is not of such magni-
tude as to require the high pressure.
another signal is sent the pump house.
and the valve is switched back.
These precautions will be taken
hereafter at all times. so that in no
instance will the fire department be
without sufficient water to handle any
fire
Those at the conference were, be-
sides Commissioner Hobson. City
Engineer Boiling. Superintendent
Davis, Fire Chief Joynes and Engineer
Bailey, OF the fire department.
The conference was called by Mr..
Hobson. following complaint that the
fire department had been handicap
ped at the Are last Sunday, which de-
stroyed the Spotless company's plant
and that Of the Virginia Baking com :
pany.
Richmond's two reservoirs supply
different sections OF the city. II all
the mains are connected with both
reservoirs. high pressure sections will
be cut of to q large extent by the
low pressure regions, and much dis
comfort and Inconvenience would re.
suit. II 10 believed the plan ~ adopt
"a will answer all requirements Ia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
SHE WILL DECIDE FATE
One Slim Girl VIII Draw Numbers In
Draft Lottery Tomorrow.

Washington June 26A-The rate or
about 10000 United States youths
who reached twenty-one years OF age
this year. and registered June Tor
the draft. tomorrow will be literally in
the hands Of one slim girl, Major
Billy" Wellborn, of Atlanta, Ga. when
she picks from the draft lottery bowl
in the senate Office building the cap
suled numbers to determine the or
der OF their selection by the local draft
boards.
With the exception of the first num-
Der, which will be drawn by Secretary
OF War Baker at $3.50 tomorrow morn
ing. Miss wellborn. who Is chief clerk
Of the information bureau OF the pro-
vost marshal generals ONCE. will pick
all Of the 400 capsules with their red
slips. She already has rehearsed the
task. and expects to be busy picking
numbers two hours.
The ceremony will be witnessed by
the secretary Of war. the chief Of stan,
the provost marshai-general. members
Of the senate and house and Other Of
dcdalA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
Is AMAZED AT so
MANY AMERICANS

with the Am erican Army at the
Marine, June ga sulky German lieu
tenant who was captured by us In the
recent 1ghting on this front. offered
the following remarks today to vent
his feelings:
"Germany's war against the Amert-
cans has just begun. We Will wipe out
the American divisions as, IL they were
so many companies"
A different tale was that of n Ger
man sergeant:
Our officers told us a German army
was invading America and had cap
tured New York and was marching on
Philadelphia. They said our Uhoats
had sunk scores OF ships off New York
We were also told that Americans tor
ture and kill their prisoners. We we're
surprised to find so many American
soldiers here and amazed at the youth
OF the Americans. aour fellows sure
do fight like devils"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
French Homes Are
Open to Americans

Paris, June 2s,--Homes and cha
teaus of Frances aristocracy--which
before the war. were probably the
most exclusive in the world--have
been thrown open to the American
officers and the American soldier.
There the cap with the cowboy hat II
entertained as a royal guest on 4
leave, sick or wounded. these days.
AS a result OF the society French
homes, the American expeditionAry
| force, through the provost mashars
oftce, has just consented to do away
with Its former rigid restrictions
which provided that all Americans BE-
sent to certain areas on permission Or
leave, So now there are something
like 1000 French homes entertaining
or preparing to entertain Americans.
And just to prove that II 10 4 sin.
cere, deep-rooted movement--ons that
| is meant to help cement the eternal
friendship of two nations-French
society Is studying English with 4
vim. 1t realizes that the army man
Is too busy, generally speaking. with
war TO devote much time to maater-s
ing the French tongue. So hare In
France they are learning to talk u
the American in his own language. ..s,
Mile. De Souza Rosa. Z pre<xy
! daughter of PortugaFs ambassador 10
| France. Is leading a plan to have
every one speak English. Six months
ago the organization was started ~
Nine. La Marechale Joffre. The ana
| bassador's daughter took up the study
OF English and now speaks 1t perfect.
iy. and moreover, she sings the latest
American songs.
American ideas, American customs
and American food are also being In
troduced, in addition to the American
songs and American conversation.
For instance. Madame Borel, whose
husband was an ambassador to Rus
STA. learned that Americans liked
doughnuts. So she searched Paris
until she found a cook that had lived
in the States and who was an expert
in the art of doughnut making. The
cook was engaged Immediately and
permanently.
Came the day, recently. however.
when restrictions In regard to this
use of -four and sugar became more
rigid in Paris and in Madame BorAl'a
| household 1t became necessary to re-
duce the amount OF -four and sugar
consumed or to eliminate the dough-
nuts for the Americans. She chooA
the former course.
This is only one instance Of how tho
French want to make the Americana
feel at home, and how they want W
give them home atmosphere an6sko
enable them to know the French. NA
The same organization arranged ~
observe American Mothers day md
this il the message they sent to t1l4
American mothers:
Together our sons are sheddh41
their blood. and we. the mothers. a&os
accepting their sacrifices and o.
their lives In the same feeling Of -
lutte confidence In victory. Wa. nU4ls
ers Of France. consider It orr sAeEoA
duty 70 do everything In our poWGS
for the welfare Of your sons. @
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
KERENSKY ON WAY TO
THE UNITED STATES

Washington. June 26.--Coincident
with the unofficial announcement that
Alexander Kerensky had arrived in
London, on his way TO the United
States. John Sookins member of the
Russian commission sent to this coun-
try by the kerensky government a
year ago and who recently returned to
Washington from Paris. today issued
a statement frankly urging the necSs-
sity of military Intervention by the al
lies in Russia. AT the state depart
rnent il was said that no official report
OF Kerensky's plans had been reeeiv-
O
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
AMERICAN TROOPS ADMINISTER SMASHING DEFEAT TO HUNS;
SECRETARY WAR BAKER PLANS ARMY ON GIGANTIC SCAII
SAYS AMERICANS ARE
SHOWING THEIR QUALITY
BY MAURICE RaRRFs

BY MAURICE BARRES.
(Noted French Journalist, Member
of the Chamber of Deputies.
and Of the French Academy
Paris. June 2s.--Whcn Americas
new army and her wonderful ma
teriaI resources are hurled against
the Germans, victory Il certain.
Although the German military ma
chine is admirable In some re-
spects, the German army Is de-
cimated and worn out. Germany
says her infantry lis superior to the
unframed Americans, but what we
have heard from NJ. Tradieu
French high commissioner TO the
United Statcs1, and what we have
seen at Canfigny confirms the
splendid fighting qualities Of the
Americans
One of ! the most difficult
manoeuvres In warfare. that OF at
lacking In conjunction with tanks,
was brilliantly and VIGOROUSLY
carried out by the Americans.
These arc the reasons for our CON
hticnce In the issue of the con-
fiict.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
PLEADS TOR SUPPORT
OF IRISH AMERICANS

London, June 26.---Dr. Arthur
Lynch, whose appointment as colonel
to direct Irish recruiting, will be Of
ficially gazetted on Friday. is sending
an open Letter to Colonel Roosevelt,
with whom he has been friendly for
years, appealing. through the colonel,
for the aid of all Irish Americans
against plotting.
Dr. Lynch said tonight he was GER
tain the Sim Fein plots We're Matched
In America. particularly in New York.
He will proceed to Dublin Monday,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
OID-TIME HEROES NOW
ROUTED BY PATRIOTS.

Chicago. June 26.-The latest
patriotic offensive i'm America has
completely routed Jack the Giant
Killer. Sinhad the Sailor, Little
Red Riding Hood, and a host Of
old-time heroes and herofnes from
the kindergarten terrain. Their
places will henceforth be occupied
by George Washington. Sergeant
Jasper, Molly Pitcher, Woodrow
Wilson, Arabian LAncoln, and
other honest-to- goodness people
who have made American history
immortal. This was announced by
Miss Edna Baker. kindergarten az
pert. at q meeting Of International
kindergarten union today.
They will now do real war work.
announced Mia Baker,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
ACTIVITY IN THE AIR
London, June 26.--Brftish ayf~
ators today bombed the powder
works station at Karlsruhe.

Good results were observed. ac-
cording to the admiralty announce
nent.
British aviators yesterday down.
ed fourteen hostile machines.
Seven British machines are
missing. Ii was announced to-
night.
Four tons of bombs were drop
ped on the docks at Bruges and
Ostend,
Paris. June 26.-An air raid
warning was sounded at 20
O'Clock tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27
LAST REMAINING POSITIONS OF TACTICAL
VALUE AROUND BELLEAU WOODS SNATCHED
FROM KA|SER'S VETERANS BY OUR TROOPS

Brilliant Night Attack is Made, Which
Nets Yankees 300 Prisoners and
Much Booty---Beaten Austrians on
Pave and In Mountains Allowed No
Rest BY Victorious Italians---Enemy
Has Lost 200, 600 In Killed, Wounded,
Missing and Prisoners.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-27

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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13
.SEW ARD PSIOTSI

U. S. Marshal Brcnucman and wife, from Valdez, are aboard the North western bound on a buisnoss trip to Anchorage. . E. W. Griffin, merchant at Fair hanks. Is aboard the Northwestern for Anchorage to look over the ground md then return.
 Miss $. E. Van S'yl,c, daughter of Mrs Van slyke or the DeIicatcssen rived .r the Eo. thwcstoru this nor rng to remain in Seward.
 The Northwestern brought six days first c0g. mai, which WAS all boxed uhcn G, windows opened at o'clock this morning.
 -F-
 K. C. Hawi,ton, insurance adjuStcr came north ou the Northwestern for Seward but stopped of at Cordova . .Ir Hamilton will come to Seward probably on the Alameda and will aech na Dora for Nushagak.
 7Ir.. 7. w. Harmon, wife of the popular conductor returned home on he Northwestern this morning.
  ! 7.. ro c. sa.-1un wife of one of he Radio boys. returned from a visit ou.1 on the Northwestern. Stcmar Alaska, advertised to sail rom so.tra uczt Sunday has been oostporded until o'clock p. m. on next Tuesday,.
 P.L Vinfng, the former well known { Interior trader came north on the Nor . trwoatan Co Skagway hound for Fair banks.
 r. IT, DtaEcw we'll known Latouchc man, came north on the Steamer North western.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13
ALL ABOARD SHIPS IN
 BERTNG SEA ICE SAID
 TO HAVE BEEN RESCUED

WASHINGTON, June 13 - The Bu- rcau of Fiehcias believes that persons aboar dthe ships which were caught in the ice in Boring Sea have been re- scued by the fisheries boat Roosevelt. The Roosevelt si reported to now be on the way to Akutan, the nearest oil station.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

When the. Northwestern returns south on the present trip the steamer will go south to Seattle direct from Cordova according to a former ar rangement.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13
C07g2s 4e2.e9 Sor %o@

UNDers orc selected from Inc heart or specially chosen, plump calf skins. Sturdy oak leather goes into the soles.
 The BUCKHECHT Army Shoe has lccn manufactured ever since the Nunsou Last was perfected. It is not ou experiment. nor a hasty wartime creation, but the standard time-tested Army Shoe. And its price is very reaSonabIe--so why take chance with 2 substitute? Ask for the BUCK IECUr Army Shoe by name. Our registered trade mark on every pair is .rr u,utual protection,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13
SHUT OFF NOTICE

the water will be shut off on Broad way, between Madison and the dock at S:30 o'clock tonight.
 Seward ". & P. Ccmpay.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

Boys Duchess Corduroy EnIcler- lockers. We pay you 1Oc for every button that comes of. Brown 4 Hawkins. Quality First" G.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13
Read the Gateway.

The F. Roi Tan Cigar IS pmt..i- larly mild. Try one and yo- will oa a regular smoker of the brand. J@
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

Watch the specials at Hetters this week. See window display. G
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13
T0"0R20W IS
 LEGAL HOLIDAY

Tomorrow js a legal hodiday,. Flag day, designated so by Gov. Riggs in a recent proclamation.
 iu Seward both banks will close but the .ores win perhaps remain open Iur business as usual
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

Boys Duchess Khaki Knickerbo ,k- CTS, special value. Brown & IaAun Equality First" .i
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

The Northwestern had large num- bcr of passengers aboard for Skgway, those catching the first boat down the Yukon to Dawson and Fairbanks.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

The Fl Roj fan Cigar maHcs your bit worth while. They are mild burn even and satisfy. -
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

The big dimes yoUdcma0d .n a 'aoe are bull. into l'- BUCNBECBT Army Shoe. Irs comfort comes from the Nlunsn Last as specified by the .. s. Army Gu'gru mtH ia'mrgS carmen, miners yuetarrJ, yaorwrH, h.trrE outdoor -arlCrs-ali gre wearing ac BUChHECur Army Shoe N,.olts Foo. troubles arg no longer known to
 en- N0}--Ha..s uo-r--,a.ir shoe LiiOs...s be. ....J..... reduced.
 I. .asa..g -. ,a' shoe and ~r.E ..r +.." ,.r finest. Tr.... ... workmanship. Iis
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

Evinrude cngiuos at J. |. Guaafs. {.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

Fresh whipping cream-Seward Dairy.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13
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VANS BEAR LAKE UTNEY
will lcavo Seward

Sunday lweaJher pemitting) 10 4. M.. l2 noon, 2 T. N. and r. M. Fare 70 cents.
 Special arrangements will be made with parties of Joy-Eiders, Picnicers, ect.,
 Call up GraeGs Hardware Store.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

Screen doors - for sale at Brosius and Noon t f
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13
Read the Gateway.

STOP AND READ - We have war bread - nutritious and wholesome 3 pounds 25 cents Seward Bakery JIG
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

P.I. T'ning, the former well known interior trader came north on the Nor tHwoeten Co Skagwag bound for Fair banks.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

Steamer Alaska, advertised to sail rom so.tra ucEa Sunday, has been 1ostporJed until 3 o'clock p. m. on next
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13
N. w. GOING OUTSIDE

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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-13

r. Y. DieEov. we'll known Latouchc man, came north on the Steamer North western.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-16

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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-16

each instance is based upon and is to
be added to the government price f.
O. b. cars on the railroad track at
destination. The dealer must un.
load the coal and coke from the rail
road cars at his own expense.
Dealers have the right to expect
their customers to pay promptly for
all coal and coke purchased The
dealers need the money to buy more
coal. because they are on cash
basis Two-thirds of our entire sea,
sons supply should be in the State
by September first.
The margins hereby established
are believed to be reasonable and
fair to consumers and coal dealers
alike. Dealers may charge less. but
cannot collect more. than the maxi
mum gross margins allowed.
1t is further ordered. that by the
twentieth day of April. 1918. all re-
tail coal dealers throughout tho
State shall post up. and thereafter
maintain in their places of business.
accessible TO their customers. the
government price of each kind of
coal and coke handled. the maximum
gross margin allowed. and the retail
price The fuel committee will en-
force this order.
These margins and this order shall
IN k, effect at -,OO , -, N.n ~,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-16

The Third Liberty Loan is our share in
the winning of this war. Upon it depends
the safety and success of five hundred
thousand American soldiers in France.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-19
BUILDING TRADE
ACTIVITIES NIL
No New Projects on designers
Boards and Only One
New Permit.

The continuation of the influenza
,pidemic with the depression In iaoo.
md transportation has brought aoou'
, condition "nost complete S'asuao-
on in the building hnc IN TINS clty'
,utside of the government housing pro
;erts Even these have been badly crip-
nled for the pa fortnight Just at tne
sritical time when the good weather.
co -. =, - L.
The Huber Baking Company mas
let to Joseph Baker, OF New 1orS
CONTRACT for n new bake-oven, at q
cost of $4,000. The length OF the strucs
tnr,. is about IS feet. Fire brick enters
largely into the construction OF the
inferior. but the outside Is faced up
with ordinary building brick. Tins Will
no the largest oven in the state.
Plans have been made by Archl-
iect Wallace W. Hance for alterations
and addition to the apartment house
nj 1902 French street at cost OF S6,oOo.
Iouis Mauer is the owner.
Two of the three old houses on Wal
nut street Just north of Spring Alley
have been demolished in order to make
way for the addition to the shop of
the Sheet Metals Construction Com
pa1v. The remaining house IS one OF
he oldest in that section OF the city
As shown hy the change OF grade Of
the street in front OF it. This will re-
main standing but a short tune
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-19
MISSES LANSING UNDER FIRE.
Sisters Angels" of the
Wounded. Get Service Crosses.

Paris. Oct. 8.--The American Secretary
Of War, New on ID. Baker, on arriving IN
France, called upon Miss Katherine j..
Lansing, and Miss ETnmn :. Lansing, Of
Waterbury, N Y, sisters Of the American
Secretary Of State, who have organized q
Red Cross canteen for wounded American
soldiers at a French port Mr.. Baker,
call was unofficial and intended as mat
ter of courtesy 10 hs colleague IN the
United States cabinet, but be manifested
interest in the work accomplished by the
misses Lansing, and congratulated them
upon their recent decoration with the
French War Cross for services rendered
under fire.
The Misses Lansing have organized
here cantecn for distributing sandwiches
hot drinks, cigarettes and chocolate 10 the
wounded men returning to America Ia
the DELAYS between detralnlng ands IT, *
on board steamers. there are sometimes
long intervals in which nafood Is served
to the wounded men. Consequently they
greatly appreciate the good things dis
tributed among them by The Misses
Lansing as a parting godspeed from the
Red Cross