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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-21
TWO MORE DAYS
FOR THE EMPTY
STOCKING FUND
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THE TIMES-RECORDER 4
EMPTY STOCKING FUND y

: THE CHRISTMAS FUND y
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pain r.
= That fingers in a yearning n
= heart, y
= Or owned the sorrows that en- +
y chain 4
= The humber mortals from life's 4
start; y
= Perhaps you've never felt the 4
= sting y
4 of winters lash upon your r
= backs, y
= Or watched all huddled in ring =
= The inmates of misfortune's y
= shacks. \
= Perhaps you've never claimed the y
= Which torture souls from skies =
= above, y
: Or listened to the fervent pray \
= OF mothers for the babes they y
\ love; \
Z Perhaps you've never gasped for =
= breath y
= When battling with ruthless =
\ storm, 4
= Or heard the mosking cry of \
y death +
\ AS hunger scourged some =
y trembling form. y
\ Perhaps the smiling gods of life y
\ Have thought it wise ON you to y
4 beam
= And through the turmoil and the =
4 strife, \
y Have done their best to prove \
your dream; =
= But how about the tots who cry r.
For succor from this silent sod? y
= Have you no cause to glorify- =
No pennies for the wards of =
God? JOHN SCOTT. y
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-21

The next ginning report of the CEN
sus bureau will be issued, at, 10 a. M,
Saturday, January 9, andDwill show
the quantity Of cotton g1nhed prior
to December 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-21
CsPTAIN COBB TO ATTEND
Meeting IN ATLANTA

Captain John A. Cobb has gone to
Atlanta, where he is attending today
and tomorrow the annual meeting of
the Georgia Board of Entomology, of
which organization he is a member by
virtue of being president of the Geor-
gi State Agricultural Society, his
term of Office beginning early in the
new year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-21
FRENCH CON TINUE.
ADVANCES AGAINST.
KA|SER'S FORCES.
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Dec. 21.-An official French
bulletin issued this afternoon claims
steady gains by the Allies in the
western theatre of war The bulletin
fails to mention a single German ad
vance or French repulse. Slight gains
are also reported in Belgium between
the Lys and Aisne; also in the Cham
piegne country and in the Argonne dis
trict.
The official communication in part
reads: Progress all along the line
has been made by the French. The
Germans have failed to make single
advance during the day. In Belgium
we have made distinct gains between
Lys and Aisne and in the Champagne
and Argonne regions"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-21
EMF PEROR JAPAN
AIDS CHRISTIAN
ORGANIZATION
(By Associated Press.)

TOXIC, Dec. 21-It was announced
here this morning that the emperor
and empress have donated fifteen hun
dred dollars to the Salvation Army.
This is the first time in the history of
the empire that the imperial family
has recognized the organization.
This donation from the ruler of
Japan to a Christian order is hearald-
ed with gladness by missionaries in the
east who point to former years when
followers of the Savior were rewarded
my imperial edicts of death.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-21

With only two more days in which
to run the Empty Stocking Fund
stands at the $50 mark. On Wednesday
afternoon the entire proceeds win be
turned over to the president of the
Woman's Beneyole society and the
committee in charge of the work will
Immediately begin preparing for their
Christmas Eve deliveries.
While the Benevolent society all
ready has large list of needy ones
they will appreciate it if anyone will
phone Mrs. E. B. Everett, president of
the society, and give her the names of
any person who needs help this Christ
mas. They want to make it a merry
Christmas for as many persons as
possible.
The fund at hand is some smaller
than the amout on hand this time last
year. But with two more days in which
to run it is hoped that the total may
run up considerable higher.
If you have not helped yet send in
your contribution today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-21

LONDON Dec 2News dispatches both Pobad Berlin
agree the
cap claims
pushing steadily
occupying positions before the city that
denberg capture capital
Hindenberg
strongy
'front.'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-21
NEWS DISPATCHES FROM PETROGRAD and BERLIN AGREE THAT
DECISIVE MOMENT OF BATTLE HAS ARRIVED GERMANS
PUSH STEADILY FORWARD RUSSIANS EKTRENCHED IN
STRONG POSITIONS BEFORE CITY. GERMANS WITHIN THREE
DAYS MARCH OF POLISH CAPITAL
EMPEROR WILHELM RETURNS TO THE BATTLE FRONT

CLAIM THAT HAVE THE RUSSIANS ON THE RUM
GALICIA Co.'S
SACKS AUSTRIAN REPORTS FROM THERE INDICATE THAT
LARGE NUMBER OF RUSSIANS HAVE BEEN CAPTURED WITH
AND HEAVY ARTILLERY-LITTLE NEWS FROM NOR
THERN FRANCE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-21
HAVE CLEARED GALICIA OF RUSSIANS

Reports of
the
fleeing
taking prisoners artillery
semi-ofica communication the general
According reports Gaic
in
Wilhelm his
dphheria morning
troops
through from Fra
knowing fighting continues
cof
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
COUNCIL WAITING
 ON BUSINESS MEN

Members of the city council at last nights meeting touched very briefly on the tentative plan of Mayor John Beck, former Mayor c. w. Carter and Chief Milton Vim of the Juneau fire department to get combination chem. ical and hose auto truck for the de- partment. Enough was said, however, to disclose that there is determine tion to secure the desired apparatus. Chief Vim was invited to address the council and said that after next Tues day night Juneau would have better fire department. also that the depart ment wanted that buggy" Action by the council is deferred until Q report from c. w. Carter on the amount to be secured from the business men by subscription has been received.
 While under the head of better fire protection members of the council dis. cussed the gasoline ordinances and violations of the chimney ordinances. City Marshal William Mcbride and Chief Milton Vim of the fire depart ment were directed to make tour of the city and where chimneys were found to be in dangerous conditions they were to condemn their use until meeting the requirements of the city ordinances.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
NEW ALASKA RAILROAD
 INCOME TAX LAW

The following is the text of the law repeating the $10O a mile tax on rail roads in Alaska and substituting an income tax, emitting the enactlng clause and title:
 "That in addition to the normal in. come tax of one per centum on net in- come there shall be levied and collect ed one per centum on the gross annual income of all railroad corporations do- ing business in Alaska, on business done in Alaska, which shall be com puted and collected in the manner provided in the Act of Congress, ap- proved October third, nineteen hun dred and thirteen, entitled An Act to reduce tariff duties and to provide rev enue for the Government, and for oth- CT purposes the proceeds of which tax when collected shall be paid to the treasurer of Alaska and be ap- plicable to general Territorial pur- poses. So much of the provisions of the Act of Congress approved March third, nineteen hundred and nine-nine, entitled An Act to define and punish crimes in the District of Alaska and to provide a code of criminal proceed ure for said district or Acts amend atory thereof as impose license tax of S10O per mile per annum on rail- roads operated in Alaska is hereby repealed, and all penalties for non, payments thereof are hereby remit ted"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC
 DIVISIONAL CONVENTION

By virtue of the authority vested in us by the Territorial Democratic Con- vention held at Skagway, Alaska, Aug. 3. 1914, a call is hereby issued for a primary election for the purpose of electing delegates to a Divisional Con- vention, to be held at Juneau, Alaska, September 7th, 1914. Said convention to be for the purpose of nominating a Territorial Legislative ticket the naming of Divisional Committee and for such other business as may come before it.
 The number of delegates to said convention are apportioned as fol- lows. towit: Juneau. 12; Douglas, 6; Treadwen, 8; Haines, 1; Chilkat, l; Sulzer, l; wrangell, 8; Silver Bow Ba. sin. 1; Killisnoo. 1; Skagway, 8; Ket- chilzan. T; Sitlca, 2; Gypsum, l; Pet 'ersburg. l; Chichagoff. l; Jualin, l; Yakatak. l; Tenakee, 1; Charcoal Point. 1; Sheep Creek, l; Craig, l; Kasaan. l; Hadley, l; Loring, l.
 Primary elections for the purposes mentioned should be held on or before August 2S, 1914.
 Credentials of delegates selected for said convention must be in the hands of the Territorial Committeeman on or before September 6. 1914.
 Dated at Juneau. Alaska, this 7th day of August. 1914.
 J. F. MCDONALD,
 D. N0LL,
 Territorial Committeeman for First
 Division.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
REVIEW OF WORK
 ON ALASKA ROADS

The Alaska Road Commission now have a crew at work on all divisions of Alaska repairing the government roads and trails. Lieut.. Kunzig, sec retary of the commission, stated to the representative of the Prospector that the commission was working a large crew at Nome repairing the great damage done last fall when the terrific storm which almost de- stroyed Nome, swept over the road along the beach from Nome to Teller and southward towards Solomon.
 The commission Is also working to repair the road from Nome to Council because of the heavy freight traffic into the interior from Boring Sea.
 Near Juneau the commission is working upon the road from the cap ital to Sheep Creek and on the road up Eagle river Both roads are being extensively used by the big mining companies now preparing to operate in that section. Automobile trucks are constantly leaving Juneau with freight for Sheep Creek and for the Perseverance, mine in the basin.
 The commission also have complet- ed the survey of the proposed govern ment road from skagway to the boundary, which is to connect with the Canadian road from the boundary to Dawson. The Canadians have an automobile road from the boundary to Dawson. No work will be done on this road this year, however, be- cause of lack of funds.
 At Haines the commission has a crew of men working on the road to Pleasant Camp and to the boun. dary.
 From Valdez the government road to Fairbanks is being given it's an- nual overhauling, while at Knik the government road to Willow Creek Is being repaired. Over this road large freight shipments are being made to the Willow Creek mines, An au- tomobile truck and several four-horse teams are constantly at work haul ing supplies to the mines.
 The commission has not under taken any new work this year be- cause of the inability to secure funds from congress for road work. Colonel Richardson was able to secure S125,- 900 for maintenance, but in spite of his efforts to have congress appro- priate $1,OO0,OO0 a year for seven years nothing was done.
 Colonel Richardson has made an exhaustive study of the needs of Alas ka, and states that with $7,OO0,0OO all the roads and trails needed in all parts of Alaska could be built and that the development which would re. suit would be marvellous. The esti- mate is based upon his own person al observation of the country and upon the estimate made by Lieut.. Edgerton, the engineer officer detail ed to the commission.-Valde Miner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
SWISS GOATS SENT TO
 START ALASKAN DAIRY

Three Swiss milch goats, believed to be the first ever shipped to Alaska, will leave for Sltka tonight on the steamship Al-Ki, of the Northland Steamship Company, to form the nu- cleus of a new industry in that region. The goats, pretty and graceful as lawns. were purchased by W. P. Mills & Co.,, Sitka mercantile house, from a California concern. One Is valued at SS5 and the others at $50 each. All have pedigrees of the bluest Swiss goat blood. They are guaranteed to give more than 2,600 pounds of milk season. It Is believed they will thrive on the Southeastern Alaska hills.-Seattle Times.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
PROMINENT CITIZENS
 OF FAIRBANKS WE'D

FAIRBANKS, Aug. 1. - Two Fair banks men, both of whom were re- garded as confirmed bachelors, have taken brides during the past week. Both the young women are recent ar rivals from the Outside.
 On Tuesday Morton A. Stevens, the we'll known lawyer, was mar ried to Miss Cora o. Dickleman, of Forest, Ohio. The romance which eliminated in their marriage began two years ago when both were mem- bers of a party which circled the globe. The bride Is wealthy, being an heiress in her own right
 The other wedding was that of Harry Karstens and Miss Freda Gaer- ish, the ceremony being celebrated last night. Karstens is the we'll known guide, who accompanied Tom Lloyd and later Archdeacon Stuck to the
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
JUNEA UMAN TO
 BU YAN0THER MINE

H. R. Plate, mention of whose bond ing of the Helm group of mining claims, formerly the Gold Standard, was made in Saturdays Miner. clos. ed another deal Saturday evening which puts IA claims under his con trol. The last property was the Matz & Murray group adjoining the Helm group. Mir. Plates company will keep crews of men at work on both properties and push develop ment work as rapidly as possible on both.-Ketchikan Miner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
DOUGLAS INTERESTED
 IN EUROPES WAR

All other topics of conversation have given place to the war In Europe. Especially on Douglas Island, where large part of the population is made up of former residents of the countries involved. so the disaptches and bulletins strike terror to hearts. Many have relatives and friends in that far land. where the missels of death and destruction will soon be falling like rain. What will be their fate? We can only hope that some powerful hand will yet stay the tide of conflict that is sweeping over that distressed country.-Douglas News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
c. K. FORMER
 BOOSTS ALASKA

"The Treasure House of America, the Fl Dorado where 1t is impossible for the investor to lose out" Tbis is Alaska, according to Curtis K. Former, an Oakland man who is home on a visit.
 Our impression of Alaska" says Fornor, 'is erroneous. The land of the midnight sun Is not perpetually frozen. bare. remote and preclpitous. It Is crowded with unimagined, unsaid and untold riches which walt the coming of the venturesome. It is un. equaled by any country on the globe in It's possibilities to produce every thing essential to make an empire self.sustaining."
 Former is just back from the Arctic zone, where he has spent years, and he considers that he knows his sub, feet thoroughly. He Is enthusiastic concerning the future of our northern possession and announces prophetical ly that "The curtain is now rising on the last great scene of American pioneering"
 Extensive Farming Already.
 "tlready in the great Tanana valley extensive farming has been taken up in the last few years, and the soil has yielded there as high as three to four tons of barley to the acre, The soil of Alaska, we are informed, has proved to be fertile to the production of all kinds of vegetables. fruits. berries oats, wheat. barley and rye. Ample space await, in the virgin north, the enter2rising farmer. Except for the mountains and high hills skirting the sea coast and river banks, nearly all the land in the territory of Alaska is practically lat and rolling-contrary to the prevalent idea.
 "0ur notion of Alaskan cold Is also false. Former assures us that zero weather, especially in Southeastern Alaska Is very uncommon occur. ence; that, notwithstanding that per petual snow and ice exist the whole year round at high attitudes, nothing could be more misleading than to think that all the land in the realm of the Aurora Borealis is perpetually covered with snow and Ice. Through. out the winter months in sections the climate Is not unlike that of Washing. ton, D. c.
 Extraordinary Progress.
 Since it's purchase in 1867. our northern possession has evolved and progressed extraordinary. Juneau, the capital, is the center of the great. est mining industry of the world. sev- eral millions of dollars are being ex- pended in the development of adjac. ent quartz mines. Appropriations have been made by the United States government for the consideration of federal and territorial buildings. The next step in Alaskan progress is to be the building of railroads there by the United States. This will open up the interior, which has been inacces- sible except by pack and dog teams. The pack and dog team, picturesque and familiar figure in fiction and movie" films, is expensive, nerve racking and slow. It, like the horse in our cities. is doomed to go."-oak- land Observer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
MRS. RAeAN OF HAYNES
 RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS

HAYNES, Aug. Airs. Steve Ra- gan. who was taken sick while her husband was in attendance at court in Juneau as a witness in the Tim vogel license case last week. was talk en to the Mission hospital on Sunday, where she is reported to be slowly improving.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
ADVERTISEMENT OF ATTACH
 MENT

WHEREAS, A libel has been filed in the District Court of the Territory of Alaska, Division Number One, at Ju- neau. Alaska, against Bert Lang, own CT, and the gasoline launch White Star. alleging that between the 18th day of October. 1912. and the Fist day of March. 1913. at the special request of said owner. libellants furnished said launch merchandise, stores and sup plies, on the credit of said owner and said launch. to the value of $15S.S5, and which has not been. paid, and praying that the said launch. her en- zines, boilers. machinery, tackle, ap- parel and furniture, may be con- demned and sold to pay the demands of the said court to me directed, do hereby, in pursuance of the monition of the said court to be directed. do here by give public notice to all persons claiming, or otherwise having. any ln- terest In the said vessel. her engines, boilers. machinery, tackle apparel and furniture. that they be and appear be- fore the said court on the Sd day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. then and there to interpose their claims and make their allega- tlons in that behalf.
 Dated July 31st, 1914.
 H. A. BISHOP.
 U. S. Marshal.
 By HECTOR MCLEAN, Deputy. A. B. CALLAHAN,
 F. B. LE FEVRE,
 Proctors for Libellants,
 Juneau, Alaska.
 First publication, July S1, 1914. Last publication, August 15, 1914.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08

FRESH RANCH EGGs-from Dahl's Spuhn Island farm. Every egg guar anteed pure and healthy and free from ashy taste. Each egg stamped with name Dahl insures not mixed with i'm ported articles. For sale by leading merchants of Juneau and at Dahl's grocery, Douglas. Sat. & Wed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
MUST DECIDE IF
 ROOSEVELT IS BOSS

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. S.-Speaking of bosses and bossism, William Barnes Jr., Republican State Chairman, says:
 "The question which the enrolled Republicans of the State must deter mine on Sept. 2S is whether they are to select the Republican candidates for the various offices to be filled or whether they are to permit MT, Roosevelt to select them. That is the real boss issue"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
PEOPLE DO NOT
 RULE PRoeREssIvEs

There must be some mistake about the report that various Bull-Moosers are going to oppose the Colonel's nom- nations in New York this year. When other people begin to name Progress i've candidates, the only true Pro gressive party will pass away.-New York World.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08

summit of Mount Mckinley. He has been employed as guide of the New York millionaire party, composed of Morgan Belmont and three others, who will hunt in the Mckinley district this summer and fall. The party is now enroute to Fairbanks from Chit. ipo
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08

FOR SALE = New modern 4-room bungalow. Fine view, corner lot. Liv- ing room 14 x 20; 2 large bedrooms with connecting bath, cabinet kitchen, Concrete basement F x 30. Easy terms. Corner 7th and Main. Phone 124. Bert Sperry., S-O-St
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
SEVERAL AFTER sENAToRsHlp.

It looks now as though there will be several Fairbanks men in the race for the senatorial toga to be dropped by Henry Roden this fall.-Fairbank Citizen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
"lMoeENE."

Just arrived the new and lasting odor of perfume 'Tmogene," including Imogene toilet water and face pow der. Something new and distinctly in. dividual, ask to be shown at Doran's Prescription Pharmacy. Phone 5.-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08
ST. GEORGE HOUSE.

Everything new. Good light and well ventilated rooms. Baths, electric isht. Good board.
 Reasonable rates by the day. week ,- nonth 4.1S-tf
 MRS. A. E. vEsTAL.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08

Hello Jack; what's happened, you look as happy as a clam?"
 "Just had one of those good lunches at the Bergman Dining Room. Only cost me 35c, too. Better try one. .Nun' to make anyone feel good -(S-6.tf.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08

Electric Irons. guaranteed for five years, $500 and $3.25 - none better. Vanadium steel hammers (something new). "Test the bite." Gastineau Hardware & Machinery Go. S-6-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08

Fresh salted almonds, oceans and peanuts at Juneau Drug Co, 1O7 Front St, opposite Alaskan Hotel. Phone 250.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-08

Fresh Augustine & Keyers choco- lates at the Juneau Drug Co, opposite Alaskan hotel. phone 25O. s.7-tf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-30
PERSONALS.

The Misses Ruth and R-H Pence
hare returned to their homo ia ST.
ITancisviIie, No, after a pleasant
sisit at the home OF their aunt, Mrs.
C. H. Usher
Mr. Lawrence Mills. who accom-
panied his grandmother. Mrs p. f.
Mills home from the east returned to
his home In Chicago today.
G. p. Dorsey. publisher of the Bray
mer tato.l Bee, who has been In the
city for a few days visiting relatives
and friends. returned to his home
this morning. Mr.. Dorsey was a for
mer manager of a Keokuk newspaper.
He noE owns one of the best and most
prosperous weekly publications II
Missouri, and deserves to own it as
he is an efficient and hard working
man.
Mr. and Mrs D. ]. Strouse and son
OF Minneapolis, are visiting at the
home of H c. Chapman.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-30
TEMPORARY COUNCIL
Is FORMED
Met Last Evening and Arrangements
Made for Union
Meetings.

The temporary council OF the keo
kuk Eoung peoples societies met las:
evening at the United Presbyterian
church This WAS the second meeting
of the council. All OF the churches
were represented except the Trinity
II. e
The business transacted had to ID
with the preparation of programs for
the union meetings, which the youn &
people viii have in charge. the hrst
one occurring the 18th OF July.
The topic OF the evening viii be
The Young Peoples Uniens OF To
day-The Church of Tomorrow This
topic viii have four Subdivisions. each
division being handed 5y a de<ig-
mated society at follows:
Spiritual Training. Baptist.
Educational Training. Christian
Training in leadership with special
reference to church government,
Westminster Presbyterian
Social Training, Methodist Prptss-
tant
The music Of the evening VIII COZ
sist OF good old gospel songs 4 choir
selected from each Of the seren 50
cieties will lead the singing Mrs.
Henry Ssaoutsu viii sing z solo. yr.
Van AusdzIl Of the Baptist church
viii have charge Of an orchestra com-
posed Of the talent FROM TIE several
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-30
PERSONALS.

E A. Willis OF Sioux City is n yec-
xak for . few days visit With friends
~. p. Darwin OF Des Moincs lie IN
ske city
Mrs Phoebe F. Mills has rstu-ne.
TO Keokuk. after an extended visit
In Columbus. Ohio. where she was
called on account Of the serious III
ness OF her sister. Mrs. Virginia Gay.
Her dear sister had passed away be
fore she reached her bedside.