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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1915-03-11
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
DILLON FREED OF
 CRbIgAL CHARGE

The fat which went forth from the War Department headQuorters n Nvashington several months ago for bidding the salo of malt liQuor in tteI post exchanges et the various Alaskan forts, cost our Uncle Samuel aomotb- ing in mileage, witness fees and lur- ors salaries. placed Skagway man m tho nght of having deliberately placed his heel prints in Che laws of the commonwealth until matters were explained, and occasioned a visit to Juneau of Lieut. q !. Benedict a Fort Seward army officer to square things n tho Federal court.
 George W. Dillon of Skagway was. foreman of the last grand jury for tho first ten days of its deliberations. After he had been excused, an indict- ment was returned by his fellow iur, ors, accusing him of selling malt li- ouor without Q license. Mir, Dillon was placed under arrest brt was re- leased on bonds
 This morning tho defendant was brought before Judge Robert W. Jen- nings, for arraignment MT Dillon pleaded guilty and told the court he hat acted only as an agent for the post exchange at Fort Seward, in dis, posing of the malt
 Lieut.. Benedict, in assuming the re- sponsibDity for MT. Dillon's act told Judge Jennings that tho malt referred to had been brought North by che troops last June, as part of the stock Of the post "canteen." Subsequently,, he stated. orders were received that the malt must not be sold on the mil. ] tary reservation and the exchange was advised to sell tho liquor to ci- viHous. ln order to get rid Of it. Ac- cordllngly Lieut.. Benedict stated the malt was taken Co Skagway and left in 1Ir. Dillon's charge. Tho latter sold it in Skagway.
 'We did not feel that any law was being violated. the officer stated. "Hhe post is exempt rom paying local tax es, and as we were told to get rid ol che malt we did so. The malt was pur' chased out of the funds of the sol diers. organizations and the loss would have fallen on the enlisted men had we been unable to sell the liquor."
 As no Intent Go violate the law had been shown. Judge R. w. Jennings admitted Mir Dlllon's pIea and fined him S10.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
DULUTH PLANS TO BE
 DEEP SEA PORT


 Plans are being developed by-Amer- lean and Canadian cities situated on the Great Lakes to nuke S5-foot channel from them down the St. Law renee river Co the ocean, and thus to place them in position to profit by the Ponaam canal Duluth, first made famous as the "zeinth city Of the un. salted seas by the wit Of J. Proctor Knott Of Kentucky, and since develop ing into one Of the great shipping ports Of the Great Lakes, expects to become a port in the center of the con tnent for ocean shipping as a result of these plans.
 F. D. Parsons. of this city, is In re- seipt Of circular letter that is being addressed to business men of the west and central west by the Duluth Com mercial club which sets forth the hope of the Minnesota city. Among other things tho circular says.
 "Men Of judgment and influence in the United States and Canada are worl,ing-and making good progress toward having the channels of the Great Lakes and the st. Lawrence R.yer extended to @ depth Of S5 feet
 Men of judgment end influence hard headed business men-have made he prediction that within ten years or fifteen at the most-ocean boats ,,-ffi b,. lccf-fr,r. et D5tlfrth
 "What would jt mean to your house to have Duluth seaport, right in the heart of the continent-100O miles west of the Atlantic coast?
 What would it mean to you? What would It mean to your customers and the towns in which they do business?
 These are the things that g.ye the men behind your house faith in the future of Duluth and of their own business These arc the things that make us optimists here at the Head of tho Lakes, when others are calam- ity bowling. These are the things that make us believe that Duluth will be 8 Chicago some day in tho not far
 .staut future.
 @oG course, in this short series of letters the ground couldn't be cover ed. We would Ike to have said some thing on agricultural development; of the growth Of a market through immi. grat ion; of the cultivation of rela- tions. business and social, between pu. luth and It's trade territory. But we don't want to draw this series out to monotony.
 f we have set you thinking of Duluth as Your City we have accom-. plished our purpose"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
..EVERYTHING FoR EYERYRODYN
MAYOR o'coNNoR SAYS
 N oTALN OF VIOLENCE

Mayor NJ. J. o'connor of Douglas, said today that the statement that the citizens of Douglas were thinking of tar and feather party for E. A. flag Ter who was convicted in the com missionefs court at Juneau yesterday for mutllatng dog, was erroneous. '.At least" he said none of the c.ti- zens that know had said anything about such a proceeding though the
 alleged crime was committed last Saturday And l win say further, there will be no tar and feather pro ceeding while am Mayor of Doug las." Mayor O'connor says MT. flag Ter is 8 good citizen and that the charges against him have been gross ly violated
 Mir. Hegier says that he simply kill ed the dog, and is ready to pay for it. He believes he was justified.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24

TREADWEII- Feb. 24. - With a number Of the Treadwen boys leaving to work ar Thane. the Treodweil col- ony at that town is Increased mater .aily. The list now includes Emmett Johns. Ed AiugJord, Ole Ho6ord. Jack Cochran. Rute Lindsay Mark Raske- vich. ". l. Nelson Frank H. Me Donald. M. M Mccall and Heiue' Dahl.
 The Treadwen fire departmen, win hold q meeting at Che fire hall next Friday night Four reels of motion pictures win be shown alter the meet, ing
 The Treadweu bowling team was defeated yesterday evening by the Ju-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
sEhrrlE GAVE NEW
PASTOR seNo OFF

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 One of the most interesting inci- dents connected with the sailing of an Alaskan ship was the farewell ten dered the Reverend and Mrs. Martin l.. Larsen and httlo daughter Bertha whcn the S. S. Jefferson left Seattle for Douglas last Wednesday night.
 Rev. Larson who has been pastor of tho Swedish Lutheran Gethesemona church in Seattle for the past twenty. one and one.half years, was called by the Lutheran mission board of the Augustaua synod of North Amerlca for Che field at Douglas. and together le,th his wife md daughter and all their worldly effects embarked for the trip to the North Over two hun dred of his former congregation were at the pier to wish them God speed, and as the boat cast off her lines, the assembled frleads sang one of their departing pastors tavorite hymns. Each person present wore Q beautiful marigold and tle travellers were pre- sented with many beautiful floral off- erings
 In taking up the missionary work at Donglas, Mir. Larson succeeds the Rev Warmanen who had left the field some years ago since which time the mission has been vacant.
 This is the third trip that Rev. Lar son has made to Alaska, the first be. ing twelve years ago, and the one prior to the present about Q year ago, when he came north to look over the field. He is very enthusiastic over the work, and expects to especially servo the towns oe Douglas and TreadweIl, Juneau and Thano, and will make frequent trips to Peters-I burg and Ketehikan.-( -(skagway All asl;an)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24

DOUGLAS. Feb. 2l.-Tnere wil be- roller polo game at the local rink tonight between the Juenau and boug- tonight between the Juneau and Doug- 9 great deal of interest as the teoms so lar th-s season have been very evenly matched. A large crowd IS eN- pected tonight.
 There win be a meeting or the La- dies League of tbc Consregational church at the league rooms tomorrow afternoon.
 Mary Smith, an Indian woman liv. Ing on the beach, was this morning given thirty days in jail by City Mag. istrato Henson for being drunk and d,sorderly
 alr and Mrs. Andrew Tidsord have engased passage for Seattle on the next trip Of the Jefferson.
 Mrs Dave Cdristoe end infant daughter win leave for Seattle on the Jefferson. They wi1 remain in the States for the next seven or eight months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
TWENTY HOURS TAKEN
 IN CONFIRMING PROFANITY

From S:15 yesterday afternoon un' tl ll o'clock this morning eleven iur. ors tried In vain to convince the l2th juror that Victor Won Arx of Donslas used obscene language when he called City Marshal William Shafer. bad name when arrested in Douglas one night Inst year. Alter the jury worn out from it's albright vigil, had re- ported che deadlock tc Judge Jen- uines th.s morning and the court had told the jury that the contention that Shafer had gone to Won ArN' home wlth gun had absolutely no bearing on the case. the jurors again retired In five minutes Q verdict of guilt was returned. The suit was an appeal filed by J. r. Cobb. Von Arz' attor- ney. from the Douglas police court. which fined von Arx $50 at the time of his arrest
 The costs. mounting to nearly SSeO, VIII be paid by Von Arx. Winn @ Corr. represented the City or Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
IMPORTANT MATTERR
 F0R CLUB MEETING

For tho purpoge of taking concert ed action to secure for Juneau some of ihe business of furnishing sup plies for the construction of the goy- ernment railroad, for hastening work on the Juneau public building, to inc duce the government to make Juneau headquarters for the cable repair ship Burnside and to discuss the question of giving a smoker to.the Alaska Leg islature while t is in session, there will be a meeting of the Juneau Com merclal Club at the council chamber tomorrow night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
ADVERTISING AN EcoNoMY

Advertising has increased our vol ume of sales; volume has enabled us ito increase our value-9iying to our customers. both by lower prices and what Is of greater importance by more actual quality in our goods. Ad- yertising has been and it is an econ omy. You are tne one whom we try to reach when we advertise our drug store as the store that 0as what you want when you want ie' We give the best value in goods and in aorvlce We want you to test it for yourself Tho Juneau Drug Go, 1o7 Front St., phone 250. 1-2S,st
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
KLAWA< HATCHERY
CHANGES OWNERS

The North Alaska Salmon Company has sold to the North Pacific Trading & Packing Go, of California, the prl- vato salmon hatchery located at Kla- wack according to 9 bilI of sale filed for record here yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
B. p. O. ELKs.
aTTENTfON.-

The entertainment committee wish to announce that they win hold Q dancing party Thursday evening. Feb ruary 20. 1915, in the Elks' auditorium and club rooms. This function is for Elks and their ladies only. From nine to twelve. Remember the date~ (2-23-3t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
BIG SERIAL STORY
 IS sTARTEo ~ LYRlc

DOUGLAS. Feb 2f.-Laat night for lhe Grst time in Douglas eae Lucille Love series of pictures were shown. Two reels VIII loo given eoch week for the next t5 weeks. "Lnellie Love" was a sensation as B serai in spe La' dies Home Journal and is said to be even better ia pictures. The other alms were: Unto tho Darkness, a Rex drama, end Solax comedy end' Hed Father and Che Bcys The same show will be repeated tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
LENTEN SERVICES AT
 DOUGLAS TONIGHT

DOUGLAS. Feb. 24--There win be special Lenten service in St. Luke s Episcopal church this evening st $ D. m. Rev. c, E. Renison is preaching n special course of Lenten services. The subject tonigh. win be 'The Christian Soldier Eyeryole is vel eor,o
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24

The Marlposa is due from Seattle Saturday evening.
 The Princess Maquinna sails south tomorrow morning.
 The Georgia sailed for Sitka at lz o'clock iast night
 The Jefferson is due here Friday from Che South.
 The Alameda is due from Seward tomorrow. on her way South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
Emerson sald.

Emerson 5aIdi
 There is a best way to do every. thing, even # 1t be to boil an egg.
 This is our way, The Juneau Drug eo, TOT Front st.. opposite Aiaakan hotel phone 250. 2-2S-zt
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24

The Empire guarantees it's adyer- tlsers the largest circulation of any dolly paper nnblishea in Alaslsa.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
VOGUE SPECIAL.

VOGUE SPECIAL
 An my hand embroidered scarfs, centers. doylies and runners, at great ly reduced prices Thursday, Friday and Saturday only S17 Seward St. --(2-24-SG
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24

neau El6s on Che Juneau alleys The
 scoyo was. Juneau 9s29 Treadwel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24

LoST-Bunch Of keys on ring, be- tween Franklin St. and postofice. Re- turn to "Grotto" or Box 472. Reward. -(2-24-2t)--
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
ELKs TO MEET.

There will be a regular meeting or Juneau Lodge No. 42O, B. P. O. D., ro- night at 8 o'clock. There will be bal loting on candidates and nomination of officers. Gt)
 GEO. R. FORREST, FER.
 Fl. l. LUCAS, secy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24

WANTED-A woman to wash dish es in restaurant; experienced and not afraid of work. Good wages. Address 1cXX-The Empire. 2-2S3t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
coMmERcIAL CLUE TO MEET

A meeting of the Juneau conmer- ciaI Club is hereby called for o'clock tomorrow evening, Feb 25, at tho ci5y council chamber Important matters for the city of Juneau are to come up for discussion, and 1t $ important there be a large attendance. Juneau. Feb. 24, 1915.
 II. J. FISHER. President
 -e--,,-o-- An adp in The Empire reaches ey- erybody,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24

"An he Nows All tne Tlmo."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-24
MARINE NOTES

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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-21

The county Of Lee is in extrem-
ely bad financial condition at the
present time. and several promi-
nent citizens have been to us urg-
ing that we start movement to
get the County Commissioners t.
take up the matter Of bonds, and
in that way relieve somewhat the
financial strain under which the
Board is forced TO operate.
We understand that the county
has no outstanding bonds to meet,
and see no reason why the citizens
of the county should oppose a
movement Of this kind. 1t will
increase taxes very little, if any,
and would put the county Of debt.
SOMETHING has GOT TO BE
DONE, AND DONE QUICK to
relieve the financial condition Of
the county. Any man that has
any patriotic blood in his veins
viii not object to the issuing Of
bonds.
We hope the Commissioners viii
take this matter under advisement
at their next meeting.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-21

When a newspaper gives you a
lot OF free advertising in order to
boom some concert or entertain
ment in which you are interested,
keep track of the lines that are
printed week by week and multiply
that number by the regular adver-
Using rates Of the paper, compare
the results with the actual money
value Of any favor that you get
from any other business concern.
Then take into consideration the
fact that advertising and circula-
ton are the only two things that a
newspaper has to SELL. Now, in
these days Of higher prices, how
much do you think il ought to give
awayg
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-21

Seven reasons why you should
should subscribe to your home
paper and read it are given below:
% It's YOUR home paper.
(2) 1t gives You the home news
news you can't get in any other
paper.
60 It gives you the general
news hours before you can get it
from any other paper,
(4) Itgives only news that is
fit for you and your family to read.
60 1t strives first of all to be
correct. No rumors published ex-
cept as rumors.
(You get today's news of the
home folks while it is fresh, news
that other papers ignore.
Z. It costs next to nothing, it is
the best booster your town and
has, and if you have any
public spirit in your system you
won't thin being without it.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-21

Don't get mad at your merchant
if he asks YOU forthe money you
owe him. He must meet his OBJ
legations in order to maintain his
credit so he can accommodate you.
II merchants got mad every time
they received from the Wholesale
houses a statement of their &C
counts they would be wrathy about
365 days in every year.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-21

Has your boy joined the corn and
pig clubs2 If not you should en-
deavor to get him enlisted this
winter. At the same time it
should be impressed on him that,
whether he is awarded a prize or
not. he is still a winner, because Of
the knowledge he gains in friendly
competition, to say nothing of a
fine pig or a good yield of corn at
the end of the year.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-21
What's Your Income?

For the farm boy who is consid-
ering the life work he is to follow,
and in many cases for his daddy,
too, we suspect, there is too much
of a tendency to compare unfavor-
sbly the farmers income with that
of men in other occupations. Young
men, in seeking jobsin town at $40,
$50 and $50 a month, too often en-
tirely overlook the fact that every
single necessity Of life must be pur-
chased out Of this amount,
There are the board bill or the
grocer to pay, house or room rent,
bills for light, gas or coal or both
for water for drinking and bathing,
for care fare, and for a hundred
other things that simply eat up a
small income faster than it is made.
The farm boy or the farmer him
self who thinks Of quitting the farm
for the town, and who fails to con
slider the immense expense in the
city Of necessities and comforts that
in the country are obtained for
practically no cash outlay, is in for
sad disillusioning.
Recently the United States De-
partment Of Agriculture conducted
certain Investigations along this
line, and the facts obtained de
serve special mention. The De-
partment's Investigators made a
survey Of conditions on a large
number of farms in the ten states
CT North Carolina, Georgia, Texas,
Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New York, and Yer
mont. On selected farms in these
states, three Of which, it will be
noted, are cotton states, the aver
age value Of the chief necessities OF
life-food, fuel, oil, and shelter
used each year by the farm family
was $595.08. 1t was further found
that out Of this amount the portion
contributed directly by the farm
was $42l.17, leaving $173.91 to be
purchased with cash received from
the sale of products.
What does this mean? Simply
that the average farmer is receiv-
ing directly from his farm necessi-
ties that are worth 1920 a year, OF
S85 month, leaving only $173.91t
or less than S15 a month, Of these
necessities to be purchased with
cash. In other words, the farmer
who makes living and sells crops
to the amount of $50 a year en-
joys the equvilant of fully $500 q
year in town, where every neces-
sitv calls for cash outlay.
But this is not all. The city
man OF small income generally has
stale eggs when he has them at all
the butter he buys is often rancid
and the milk for his babies is dirty
and dangerous; vegetables are old,
stringy and tough when they reach
him and it is only the superan-
nuated chickens that adorn his Sun
day dinner table.
To the boy or man who would
quit the farm and go to town, we'd
say first study the question from
every angle, and then don t.
Giving up the country for the town
too often only means the exchange
Of the clean, solid, worthwhile
things of life for empty shams, for
doubtful pleasures, and for SEEM
ingly large income that proves pitt
fully small and inadequate. The
Progressive Farmer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-21

II, as seems generally admitted
even by militarists, War is hell, :"
then in time Of peace to prepare
for war is to prepare for hell, and
if great ornaments make for peace
then great ornaments make for
time when-won't someone help
Us out on the logic Of this thing2
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-21

Young fe.lou, don't worry about
there not being room enough at the
top. You just keep climbing and
when you get up there, il the place
isn't big enough for you-well you
viii find way to improve it all
right.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-01-21

George Bernard Shaw tells US
that our clothing is proof Of our
immodesty. And we might add
that some females Of the social
elect exhibit but little proof