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Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-28
SECRETARY Of WAR BAKER
REPLIES TO HIS CRITICS
DEFENDS ARMY PUR-
CHASES AND STATES
+ III A T SEN A TO r
CHI AMBERLAIN HAS
NOT THE FACTS.
SAYS There Are Now a Mil
lion Men Ready to Go In
to the Trenches in France
and Belgium-Camp Con-
ditiOns Good.
(ByAssociated Press)

Wy <AooOCSatCu ACSSy
Washington, Jan 28-Secretary of
War Baker in statement made be-
fore the Senate military committee to-
Gay replied to Senator Chamberlain's s
speech He insisted emphatically that
militay deficiencies had been pompt-
ly modified; that they were exceptions
rather than rules, and that the very
magnitude of the wars undertaking
made mistakes likely
Secretary Baker declared France
and England desired to furnish the
American forces with artilley to
save ships for other purposes He
said more than million men in the
United States were ready to go over
seas whenever it is decided they shall
move
every soldier who can use rifle
has one and steady supply is as
sured," he said 4R
"Major General Wood advocated
calling q large army Immediately aft
er the United States entered the war,
regardless of the shortage of rifles
and army clothing General Wood
contended the men needed to live to-
gether for preliminary training"
He declared Pershing wanted the
Lewis machine gun only for avia-
ton
He said the mistakes Chamberlain
cited were disproportionate and gave
the country the impression that the
deficiencies wer characteristic rather
than occasional Describing the spirit
of army officers, he declared that nj
no case had any officer accepted duty
otherwise than whole-heartedly He
said that men in high places in civil
life had come to Washington and had
placed their experience at the dispo-l
sal Of the nation #
He declared with earnestness that
it would "be tragical if this momen-
tous effort were to deserve the COM
mert that it had fallen down" He
said he had Immediately investigated
complaints of bad treatment in camps
The number received was probably
not more than eighteen
He disclosed that the decision to
adopt the Enfield rifle was reached at
a late conference attended by Major
General Pershing when he was pre-
pairing to 60 to France Secretary
Baker declared the decision had the
unanimous consent Of everyone pres
sat
Regarding calling men early, he
said: "The determination ultimately
was upon an attempt to meet need for
training It was deemed wise to put
men into camp to learn camp living
and the essentials of a soldiers life
a little in advance of the time when
they could be fully supplied with
arms"
The declared the German army was
furnished with obsolete rifles foir
practice until the men had learned
to care for bett weapons
He said America will have half
million troops in France early this
year, with million and half more
ready to go, fully equipped with ar
tillery
He declared Germany had no idea
Of the number. He described the great
American railroad system, ports, ter
minals and other facilities built in
France for the army.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-28
Anarchists Must Serve Time

Washington, Jan 2s-The Supreme
court has defused to delay the car
rying out of the sentences Of Alexan-
der Berkman and Emma Goldman,
convicted Of conspiracy to violate the
draft law, when it refused a re-hear-
ing Of the case
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-28
BRITISH CASUALTIES
ARE DECREASING NOW
(By Associated Press)

London, Jan. 28.-Twenty-five Brit
ish officers and TIA men were killed
or died of wounds during the week
ending today. Twenty-eight officers
and, 6721 men were wounded or mis-
sing. The casualties are only about
half those of previous weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-28
Explosion Accidental
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan 28-Further in
vestigation of the explosion Saturday
at the Newport torpedo station
strengthens the conclusion that the
blast was accidental
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-28
RIOTS IN PRAGUE
OVER FOOD, REPORT
(By Associated Press)

Zurich, Jan. 2s.-A Vienna dispatch
says 5000 participated in riot at
Prague, Friday, against reduction of
flour rations. They smashed windows
and were plundering shops when the
police interfered. They were dispersed
with difficulty
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-28
No Copy of Czernin's Speech
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan 28-Secretary
Lansing today said the president had
received no copy of Czernin's speech
before or since it was delivered
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-28
Germans Lend Austria Flour

,M. = -
Amsterdam, Jan 2S.-It is report
ed that Germany has placed 500 tons
of flour at the disposal of Austria on
condition that it be returned by the
middle of March.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-01-28
U. S. Patrol Boat Ashore.

Washington, Jan 2s.--An American
patrol boat went ashore on rock
Friday in Europesn. waters There
were no casualties but it win probably
be necessary to abandon the vessel.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
WILL |NVES|GATE
 TRAFFIC RATES AT
 A CONFERENCE HERE

Complying with an urgent request made by Delegate Charles A. Sulzer, the United States Shipping board announces that 1t will searchngy investigate the matter of fresh fish shipments from Alaska and the question Ot the advisabty of permitting Canandan vessels to carry freight between Alaskan ports as well the matter o freight rates when it gives its hearings in Alaska It was announced by the Shipping Board that the hearings will begin in Juneau about May 10th, and at Seward little ater This is the information received here by the Gate way.
 The postponement of the Shipping Board hearings n Alaska from April 20 to May 15 it stated by menl- bes of the board due to the stress of the matters
 If the Shipping Board after the hearings shall decide that there not justification for the raise in freight rates the steamship companies will be required to rebate the increased charges collected under the recent tent ative advance in the rates.
 The Shipping Board has hesitated regarding fixing the dates for the Alaska hearings account of matters of vital importance coming before the Board in connec tiOn with the war
 The Shipping Board is very anxious that the people of Alaska should make the hearings to be held in Juneau and Seward worth while To this end urges that those interested will see that the facts and figures presented and showing made that will justify the trip to the Pac fife Coast
 A telegram from Delegate Sulzer urges strongly up- on business people of Alaska to that shippers from all parts of Alaska attend these hearings and speak in the interest of Alaska shippers and that they be prepared to make full showing of all facts that of interest to the people of the Territory.
 Mr. Suzer has been working these matters for SeV- cra months and has convinced the Shipping Board of the necessity of an Investigation
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
WATSON AT SFsn VIA

According to advices from Anchor aga, the Admiral Watson was at Sel- dovia late last night but today neither the Anchorage radio station nor the radio sattion at Seward had been able to get into communication with the ship. Seldovia reports the Inlet f'll of ice and as far as IS known there has been no change in conditions. Capt. Jensen, of the Watson, when he sailed Saturday midnight, stated that he did not believe he would be able to reach Kenai although he had nothing more definite regarding the conditions on the Inlet than the report given him by the officers of the Admiral Fara Vut.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
CORDOVA HAS RAISED QUOTA;
 GIVEN A FLAG

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15. Cor dova, the third city m Alaska to com rlttc it's quota of the third Liberty loan, was today awarded an honor flag. Cordova's quota was $47,OOO. Cor5ova now makes 179 cities in the Twelfth Reserve district raising q TO- tas for Liberty. This district is now millions ahead. san Francisco has subscribed $25,OOG ,O0O and Oregon nearly S2O,OOO,OGo. Women workers in Oleeon are credited witil bringing in mn..ons in subscriptions. There IS no $ owing up of enthusiasm in the dist, ct anywhere.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
BATTLE TURNS
 AND IN FAVOR
 OF THE ALLIES

WASHINGTON, April l5. -- The var Departments rewew says that the tarn;ng point in the battle on the western front has been reached ant the Germans have failed to achieve a vlc:ory in the field and will soon be forced to resume old tactics The rr- port says that the enemy is waging battle of annihilation but especially annihilation of the British armies. The Germans are striking at the weakest points. The Teutons are now within forty miles of Calais and if they can muster driving power will probab- ly continue the assaults
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
ALASKA DUE AT 1 \. M.

Steamer Alaska will arrive aJ 4 o'clock tomorrow morning. The steam or will be here until early in the af- ternoon owing to a heavy cargo or freight for here. The Alaska has the following passengers for here wh" sailed from Seattle: w. Reigal and wife. J. NJ. Elmer. J. Clarkin, c. Hope and wife, J. Willard and wife J. Can. non. $. Haynes ana wife, J. Hume, A. Burn, J. Clark, Ted Olhof, Ed Kenzie, Frank Cook. Frank Allen, John Scott, Sam Poder, T. Buzzeler k. Abbott, P. Rockwell. B. A. Anderson, w. Epl' lock. Matt Turner. H. Vessel and A, Little.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
STUTTERING TONGUE
 STNGGERS INTO AND
 FLOORS OBJECTIONS

PORTLAND, April I5. - After a James Edward McGcarcy of St. Johns. in every other respect hat
 to enter the marine corps, h" s learned that he might not be ac-
 ceptcd because hc suffered. "S-s-s-say, what do you w-wart r me to d-d-do?" he demanded of a Recruiting Sergeant Speer. M Q m-makc speech to 5he X-k-k- ' kaiser"
 Before Speer could g'sp m m swcr McCearey continued: a "lf y-y-yuh want f-f-Gghters
 that's me Nd 1 c-c-can lick any suuofaam in this office th1t says
 c-c-c-can't."
 Listen IT you g-g-get mo eN- ga clted, i -c-c-couldn't say 'S-s-S-s- surrender if the whole d-d-damn-
 ed Hun army was on top of me"
 lieutenant Hammond wired r Washington for waivers on Me r Cear.y. The marine cor?' usu- " ally insists upon physical per e feet R, rrt it likes the NCGearey spirit
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
SEVEN GERMAN ATTACKS REFUSED

LONDON, April 15 - The British have repuISed seven Germans attacks in the Meve sector and heavy losses have been inflicted upon the Germans At Neuve Egose the British have also stopped for the time being the German attacks there. This position has changed hands number of times Southwest of Bailue the Ger emporay penetrated the British positions but driven out by counter attacks.
 Late this afternoon the British War Department announced that the battle about Nevue Egoise near the Belgian border continues to rage with the in ensity that has marked it for the past four days The British are pounding the Germans hard Another assault on Bailuel four miles of Neuve Egloise is expected
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
MARRIED ON SUNDAY

Albert Henry Louis Meyers and Miss DiSSa Victoria Bowen were mar ned yesterday morning by T.. $, Co orisslonel Whittlesey. T:.e wit nesses were U. s. Deputy Marsh Il Is- aac Evans and C. II. Schutz. MT. Meyers is in the office of Brown & Hawkias having come to Seward about six months ago from the Harrington Bank. Harrington, Wash. The bride is a Seattle girl and arrived ir Seward on the Admiral Watson Saturday nieht. For the time being the newly weds have apartments in the Van Glider Block.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
WILL ARREST ALIEN WOMEN.
 IN THE U. s.

WASHINGTON. April 15. - r is understood that over 100 German dHd Austrian women, under surveillance by Unit 4d States government agents, will be arrested and intemed as soon as President Wilson signs the bill which includes women in the enemy alien class. The bill regarding women was an amendment to the espionage law which recently passed the senate without debate or roll call.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
COLLIER CYCLOPS
 MISSING

WASHINGTON, April l5. - All American ships have been ordered to make greater efforts to find the miss i'm. naval collier Cyclops which is overdue from South American wate'S for over a month. lt ha, been Sug- rested that German agents might have boarded her at a port and cap tursd her from the crew. This would be the only explanation for the silence of her radio apparatus aboard.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
FRANCIS HFNEY
 RESIGNS PLACE
 ON COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, April 15. - Fran cis J. Heney has resigned as counsel for the Federal Trade Commission which has been Investigating the meat packing industry. ME Heney recently secured a court order to search the safe and inspect books of packer who refused to give them up to the investigators.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
AVIATORS FROM UNITED STATES
 GIVEN PRAISE

LONDON. April l5. - The cores pondent of the London Daily News raid a tribute to American av,atorS with the British Army in France, whom he says arc always numerous and always brilliant in their feats of Gari, @ whenever he thick of the Jrou- bIe is found. He declared that Amer ican mechanics also rendered. splen7i aid in the great offensive.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
FISH QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE, April Is. - At noon to- day the following were the fish quo- tations: halibut, thirteen and three fou ths cents; ling and red cod, tl;ree nd one half cents: sable, nine cents: salted sable. S20 a barrel; saited her. ring, so barrel.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
Motive Is Advanced

SAN FRANCISCO, April l5. - It is believe, here that Francis J. Heney is planning to organize a campaign to back his candidacy for Governor of this State on the Democratic ticket Mrs. Heney is to help direct her hus- bands campaign.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
WATSON ON NEW ROUTE

The Admiral Watson on the next trip to Alaska will sail from Seattle to Ketchikan then >direct to Bristol .ay. On the trip southhound tfe Ad- miral Watson vii call at the usual ports in Southwestern and Southeast en Alaska. Following the next tr p the Admiral Watson will prep Ire to 70 on the Nome route for the coming season.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
DEMOCRATS MEET TONIGHT

The Seward Democrats will meet to- night in the Pioneer hall. All Demo crats ;n the city are requested to at tend the meeting tonight and arrange ,lans for the coming campaign.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
BRITISH SENDING
 RESERVES ACROSS
 ENGLISH CHANNEL

NEW YORK, April 15 - The Associated Press summary of the fighting on hs western front is short to- day. All advces indicate that by fighting herocaly the British have checked the German drive especially west of Amentiers The enemy efforts in Picardy also seem to have been checked The London office reports that extra forces have been sent the English Channel to stop the assault of the Teuton in their thrust to reach the coast.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
MATCHES COST HIM $f5C

LONDON, April l5. - For s''ep- ;ng with matches in his possession while m charge of a machine m Q N d. land mrnition factory, a worker was fined $50.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
CHEERS FOR ENTENTES
 AND PRESIDENT WILSON

AMSTERDAM, April 15. - A dis patch from Prague, capital of Bohe- mia, says that thousands of people gathered in the streets of Prague yes terday, denounced the Gcrm"n, and cheered suc the Ententes anG Presi- dent Wilson of the United States end the land of freedom.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
ROOSEVELT GETS THE
 BULLET WHICH CAUSEH
 WOUND TO SON ARCHIE

OYSTER BAY, April 15 - Col. Theodore Roosevelt today received the bullet which wounded his s.n Archie. The bullet came in registered letter and Archie stated that he was improv- ing splendi.!y and expecte. to return 10 the trenches shortly.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
SEN. STONE DEAD

WASHINGTON, April l5. -
 Senator William J. Stone, died yesterday afternoon from a stroke
 of paralysis. The funeral will be held at Nevada. Missouri, tho old
 home of the Senator.
 s sss kss sR<&t tHss .
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
LETTER 40 MONTHS LATE

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 15. - William Jassoy h1s received a letter from Wilma, Russia, which was more thon forty months in reaching it's des- tination. It was mailed in October, 914.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15

ROME, April 15. - The prefect of Sassari has sequestrated estates va lued at 5OOOOO lire by Admiral von Tirpitz in Sardinia.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
FIRST AMERICAN HAS
 ESCAPED FROM GERMAN
 DDIcnN IN SWITZERIA Nh

PARIS, April 15. - The Temps this afternoon says that the first American prisoner to escape from Germany has arrived at Basil, Switzerland. There are no particulars.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
FRENCH AND AMERICANS DO GOOD WORK

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Major General Pershing cables that the Americans and French did brilliant work last Saturday in the De wood sector after the Germans made their attack The two forces counter attacked and led by the Americans eected the Germans from the bat tefront Later the Germans driven by the Ameri cans from all trenches.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
AIR RAID UPON PARIS

PARIS, April IS. - Twenty-eix were killed and 72 injured last night in a short raid made by German ma chimes upon this city.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
ARE BOMBING PARIS

PARIS, April 15. - A long range bombardment of Paris was resumed this morning
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
FRENCH ATTACK AROUND MONTDIDIER

PAIRS, April 15 - North of Montdider the French made successful local attack taking many prisoners ac cording to the offica report.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-15
CzERNIN RESIGNS
 POSITION ---PEACE
 TERMS ID BLAME

AMSTERDAM, April 11-A dispatch from Vienna hs fenoon says that Austrian Hungarian Foreign Min ste Czernn has resigned and Emperor Charles has ac- cepted the resignation The Emperor has entrusted the conduct of foreign affairs with Czen however until his successor is appointed
 The recent publication in France of the futile peace appeal by Emperor Charles and the efforts ot Austra o satisfactorily explain the peace terms to Germany Is probably the most potent influences in causing the reSg- nation of Czernin He made heroic attempts to make eac but these were highly cenSured by the kaiser eSpec iallv regarding Alsace and Lorraine.
The Denver star., 1918-01-19

Tent No. I, Of American Woodmen
Juvenile Department, met at Old COL
ony Hall, Saturday afternoon, January
18th, with the Assistant Guardian,
Neighbor Lewis, in charge. Owing to
the severe illness of the Worthy Guar
dian, Carrie Mcclain, she could not be
present, but the young people paid her
visit and expressed their regrets,
carrying to her fruit and other tok-
ems Of remembrance. At this meeting
little Gerald Casey was paid $500 in
sick benefits, and Miss Georgia Stew
art was also paid $500 at the same
time.
This organization is proving won
derfui upIift for the little people as
we'll as giving them substantial bene-
fits in the time of need.
The Denver star., 1918-01-19
MADE. IN-GERMANY LIES
CIRCULATED In CANADA

Canada is also having trouble with
Made-in-Germany lies calculated to
hinder Canadian food conservation ac-
cording to an official statement re-
ceived from the Canadian food con-
troller by the United States food ad-
ministration.
The stories bothering Canada are
of the same general character as those
the United States food administra-
tor recently denounced in this coun-
try, such as the ridiculous salt and
blueing famine fakes and the report
that the government would seize
housewives stocks Of home canned
goods.
The Canadian food controller esti-
mates that when the people listen to
and pass on such stories, each one
has the power of DESTRUCTION that lies
in battalion of soldiers.
"Stories without even a vesuge of
foundation have been scattered broad
.ast," said the Canadian statement.
"Nor have they come to life casually
They have started simultaneously In
different parts of the country and in
each instance have been calculated to
arouse public Indignation.
"They are insidious, subtle, persist
ent Bit by bit they dissipate public
trust, the great essential in the work
of food control.
"It lies with every individual to for
bear from criticism; to refrain from
passing on the vagrant and harmful
story, and thus the more effectively
to cooperate in work which is going
to mean more than the majority Of
people Yet realize"
The Denver star., 1918-01-19

Remember the time and date!
Thursday, January 81. at Shorter
Chapel. The American Woodmen An
nual Musical and Banquet. Morrison's
Orchestra will be present as we'll as
the famous Y. W. C. A. Quartet. Miss
Mabel Cole will render one Of her eH-
ceIlent contralto solos. There will be
other musical attractions and the pro-
gram will conclude with an address
by Mr.. White, OF the Woodmen. relat.
ing to the status Of the Negro in con-
peotion with the present war.
MO- not forget that this great oroani-
ration now has on dispensation for
$3.50. Get in while there Is yet tins,
for tomorrow "ye may die"
All applicants and members are re-
quested to be at the Odd Fellows
Hall. $3.50 Welton street. Thursday
Night. January oath. at eight o'clock
sharp without fail. Friends will bring
I!Sht refreshments and be prepared TO
take out their policies and pay Feb
ruary dues.
The Denver star., 1918-01-19
SUBSCRIBERS. TAKE NoTICE!

In accordance with our annual Gus
tom we are sending out statements
showing when you are paid up to, and
what you will owe in 1918. If there
are any dates which do not agree
with ours, please inform us at once, so
that correction can be made and ad-
justed. All those who are delinquent
are urged to pay up at once as the
government forbids us carrying delin-
quent subscribers. Please take notice
of the above and oblige
The Denver star., 1918-01-19
DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING CO.,
FUNERAL NOTICES.

Charles Mulligan, As years of age.
late of 1881 Washington st, departed
this life Monday, Jan. Z. Remains
were shipped Thursday, Jan. 10, to
Little Rock, Ark.
William Nelson Brown. "a years OF
age. beloved son of Mr. and Mrs Mel
son Brown. 2S41 California ST., depart
ed this life Tuesday. Jan. Is. Funeral
services to be held Sunday. l p. M.
from Campbell A, NJ. Il. church, Rev,
A. M. Ward officiating lnterment
Riverside. tasrr
The Denver star., 1918-01-19
CHURCH DIRECTORY. CASPER,
WYO.
Grace A. M. e. Church.

Grace A. M. e. Church.
Sunday sermons, 11:0O a. m. and
700 p. M Sunday School 100 noon.
w. N. s. Tuesday. 500 a. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 500
p. m.
Strangers coming into the city are
welcomed by all to this church.
REV. ]. O. MINOR, Pastor.
Try Riee-RIee for good Ice Cream
and Ices, homo made bread, pies and
cakes. Your orders arc solicited for
parties and church entertainn7 sntA
Mexican chill served daily.
The Denver star., 1918-01-19
THE POND LILY ART CLUb

Meetings OF the Pond Lily Art Club
for the month of January, 1918.
Jan. 3-Mrs. c. Campbell, 1898 So.
Clarkson Street
Jan. 1O-Mrs. A NJ. Carriss, 52i
Columbinc Street.
Jan l7-Mrs. n. l.. Douglass, 1890
Meade Street
Jan. 24-Mrs n. NJ. Hall, 2Sil High
Street.
Jan. 31-Mrs. NJ. Jacobs, 1928 Og-
den.
Domestic Science Day.