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AMSTERDAM, May 18 — Germany's an
swer to the American note will be forwarded
Thursday, and, according to information ob
tained from high sources, it will give notice of
that country's polite refusal to change its
method of warfare.
ROME, May 18—The Gioraal Italia says
this morning that war has been virtually de
clared by Italy on Austria, and that it has been
done with the unanimous consent of King
Emanuel and the Italian cabinet, and with
the approval of the people.
NARROWLY MISS
DEADLY MISSLE
London, May IS—Passengers
troiu tae steamship Transylvania,
^ho arrived In this city from Glas
gow this morning, state that a tor
pedo from a German submarine pass
td only thirty yards astern of the
liner Sunday.
THEW.C.T1
CONVENTION
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
RESOLUTIONS
Preamble
■\Ve reverently acknowledge the
guidance of Almighty God in the
work of> the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union during the past
forty-one rears, and come to this,
cur First Territorial convention, re
joicing in the growing conviction
f.nong air classes that "Righteous
ness exalteth a Nation, but Bin
is a reproach to any people."
Our Principles
">\'e affirm our belief in the fol
lowing principles;
Th;U total abstinence from alco
hol:' liquors Is tie only safe law
of life;
Ti.-.t prohibition Is the only ade
vatt means for the destruction of
the liquor traffic; . . T .
Tfc t purity of life . is equally bind
In^ on meij and worn*®-,;
That a living wage, the minimum
wa^e, a:id equal pay for eqaal work j
ar* economic necessities;
T it i:idu trial traibag In cOn
DEFEAT OFFSET
THEIR VICTORY
London, May IS—The Austrian*! |
defeat by the Russians In Buko- I
wina U said to hare been of such
vast proportions that it entirely j
offsets the recent victory by the
leu tons over the allies in West Ga
licia. The Au: trians in their hur
ried retreat had to abandon 20.
000 prisoners.
Aftar a fortnight spent in hurl
ing back the attacks of the Ger
mans Sl Flanders, the allies are
now vparatlog on the offensive.
Sir Edgar Speyer today resigned
from .he privy cotncilorahlp and
several leading papere this morn
ing state that a coalition of the
cabinet is forecasted.
oection with the public schools is a
necessity in order to increase the
earning facilities of the coming
generation.
Thanks
We extend heartfelt thanks> to
our white ribbon comrades ot Skag
way for their heroic efforts in en
tertaining this convention, and for
thctr unfailing ceurtesy nad kind
ness; to the pastor and people of
the church for their warm welcome
and the use of their building; to
the decorating committee for their
effective work; to the young women
who participated in the medal con
test; to the soloists and the mem
bers of Selmer's orchestra; to the
[ hotels and hostesses for hospitali
ty extended; to the owners and the
{eUitor of the Skagwar Alaskan for
their generous contribution of space
li reporting meetings; and to all
who have in any way contributed to
the success of this, our First Ter
ritorial convention.
LULA B. THOMPSON
K L. WINTERBERGER
CLARA MICHENER
We are now showing the Largest
' Line of New
Spring and Summer
Wash Goods
ever shown in Skagway consist
ing of Plain and Figured Crepes.
Ratinas, French Ginghams- ^Mer
cerized Plisses, Peacales, Flaxons.
Etc. Ladies' and Misses1 and
Children's Ready Made Wash
Dresses at 75c to $2.25. The
newest things in 36-in silks at
75c per yard
If you want to see something that is
real nice come in andlook the goods ovsr
H. J. LYNCH
Up-to-date Haberdashar
and Ladiea' Furnisher
Broadway between Third and Fourth Phone 41
ATLANTIC FLEET DEPARTS
AFTER PRESIDENTIAL REVIEW
New York, May 18—Riverside
Drive was packed with thousands
today, assembled on the bluffs above
the North river to watch President
Wilson, on the yacht Mayflower, ac
companied by Secretary of the Na
vy Daniels and other notables, re
view the battleships of the Atlan
tic fleet, numbering more- than 70
vessels.
The Mayflower, which wan an
chored at 7 2d street, steamed up
the river at 10 o'clock this morn
ing passing each vessel where the
"Jackies" on the decks were drawn
up at attention" and every of
ficer was clad lu the blue and gold
uniform of the navy. The May
flower was accompanied by the na
val yacht Dolphin. After passing
ap the river to-«fbout 125th street,
tie Mayflower turned and passed
down beside the fleet again anchor
Denver, Colo., May 18—Single
tax and prohibition v. ere issues de
cided in a municipal election to
day after a bitter campaign. The
single tax amendment seemed cer
tain to defeat.
The liquor Issue came up under
sn amendment providing that Dei;
v;*r shall stay "wet" after tile 're
mainder of the state goes "dry"
next January. A provision of the
state constitution giving Denver
home rule was the hope of the li
«juor Interests, but the anti-saloon
league promised to carry the ques
tion Into the courts again, the 6U
pr^m*'.court having declared that
liquor laws are enforceable in
municipalities. Further litigation
is Just what the Deuver "wets" de
Bire, hoping that an injunction will
after the state goes "dry" in Janu
ary.
Dfaver Is normally in favor of
3aloons, a 10,000 "wet" majority
being returned in tLis city when
Colorado was voted "dry" last fall.
Eight other amendments and three
city offices were pureiy local is- i
sues. Women have tried to back a |
single woman candidate for commis
• loner of social welfare but the
flection of a woman today was
loubtful.
ing at 72 street at tUe conclusion
of tiie review.
At four o'clock this afteruoon
ihe President reviewed the Atlantic
fleet as it passed out to sea, after
a ten day stay in New York. Af
ter the fleet had disappeared
through the Narrows the Mayflower
followed and nlanned to return im
mediately to Washington.
From New York tht> great Ameri
can fleet will assemble off New
port for a "battle game." The war
practioa will last until May 30th,
when the ships will depart to their
home yards to be overhauled be
lore their long cruise through the
Panama canal to the San Francisco
exposition. The fleet is scheduled
to assemble at llauipion Roads on
June 21, and to sail for the canal
June 25. It is planted to cele
brate Fourth o< July at Colon.
the
to-1
Of I
San Francisco, M.i> 18—Mothers I
fiom all parts of the world began j
slathering at the Pauauia Pacific Ex
pos'Hon today for the great congress]
cf mothers, at which all the prob
lems of iafant culture will be |
sii'-ntnicaiiy discussed.
The California section of
co:igre. s held i'.s firsr meeting
day. The National Congress
Mut'iors and Parent .Teacher asso
ciation:; start its session May 20.
A:>;o:ig ths delegates are Miss
Mary Eeyard of Foo Chow, China,
.Madame Ali Kula Khan, wife of the
Persian ambassador, Madame de
Ortiz Coffignoy of Havana, Mrs.
Ab'.-l Ilenyard, Buenos Ayres, Mrs.
D. A. Furnajieff of Buisaria and |
Dr. Elizabeth Chessner of England.
KICHIGU IE
Syracuse, X. Y., May IS—The
University of Michigan team plays
the Syracuse university nine here |
today.
Strawberries and Cherries
Expected on " Humboldt "
Also full line of fresh vegetables
and Perishables
P. H. GANTY
NEW PRESIDENT
ASSASSINATED
Lisbon,, May 18—Jose Chagas,
j resident of the cabinet of the new
-evolutionary party which assumed
control of governmental affaire In
Portugal yesterday, was shot by
Senator Freitas toady while on ft
train enroute to this city from
Oporto. The assassin was shot
and Instantly killed by gendumes
who were acting as an escort to
President Chagas.
Madrid, May 18—Jose Chagas,
the nov revolutionary president of
the Portugese cabinet, was brought
to this city after being. shot by
rfenator Freitas, and died In a hos
pital shortly after his arrival.
Advices just received from LiB
bon report rioting going on In
that city again, and that warships
are bombarding thq i»Jace and Hun
dreds people are b^tag killed.
SLAUGHTERED
BY SHELL FlfiE
Paris, May 18—Two thousand
Germans were slaughtered by the
shell fire of the allies, when the
former made their last stand on
the west bank of the Yser river.
COXGRKSS OP MOTHERS
Manhattan, Kane., May 18—Dele
gates from over Kansas gathered
here today In the annual atats con
ference of mothers. Dean Blaefcmar
of the University of Kansas wae
the chief speaker.
THEY ASK FOR
CONCESSIONS
Washington. D. C., May 18—
Both the German and Austrian am
bassadors to the United States have
asked Germany In Its considera
tion of the American note to make
extreme concession to this coun
try.
MEETING OF THE
TOWN COUNCIL
The regular meeting of the town
council wa6 held last night with
Mayor Ashley and ail the members
present excent Blanchard and Ken
»edy.
Outside of the presentation of
the monthly school report, and the
& relating of an appropriation of
$750 ti> liquidate tht expenses fcr
the remainder of the present term,
taidng on Jun» 6th, the report cf
the town clerk showing a >alance
of |1761 in the treasury; the au
thorization granted the town clerk
to d-aw warrants in payment of the
consignment from the outside manu
facturers of the lumber for new
aidewalkB; send the reading of the
following bills, there was nothing
done except In the line of routine
work:
W. L. ~oeer ? 13.50
John Wood , 15 00
Pack Train Reutaurant .. . 12.60
A. J. Paker, Jt. 1-25
J. M. Tanner 27.47
D. N. Hukttl 10.00
W. T. MyricV .. .i, .. .. 16.00
J. A. Nettles .. .. .. . . 100.05
W. G. Gable 25.00
Safe
You'll never be "put out" by shape
losing fabrics in your clothes or
poor wear if you'll ohooie
Hart Schaffner & Marx
or
Ed V. Price & Co.
CLOTHES
Drop in and lood them over
Will Clayson
The Clothier