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The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
U. S. INVOLVED IN LIRERIAN ROW

Washington, Oct &c. - The African
| Republic of Liberia, founded as a
refuge for American freedmen, has be-
! come the center of controversy be-
tween the allies and Germany which
has involved the United States The
British government discovered that a
Liberian company financed by Ger
| man capital had erected powerful
wireless station in Monrovia, the cap
ital. A cable connects Monrovia with
Pernambuco, Brazil. German repre-
sentatives in various parts of tho
world have been sending messages to
German agents in Pernambuco, who
relayed them to Monrovia, from where
they were transmitted by wireless to
Germany.
Great Britain protested against this
unneutral course of the Monrovian
government. but received little sat
isfaction. A British man-of-war was
sent to Monrovia. The president of
the republic, Daniel Howard, at once
sent an appeal to President Wilson to
intervene Secretary of State Lans-
ing requested the withdrawal of the
British warship.
Great Britain complied, but pointed
out that something had to be done in
order to prevent Liberia from com
mitting further violations of neutral
ity. In compliance with this sugges-
tion, Secretary Daniels has ordered
the cruiser Chester to proceed to
Monrovia. In addition, the State De.
partment has deemed it expedient to
send new minister to Monrovia to
replace George W. Buckner, who is
i'll. The man selected is James l..
Curtis, prominent Colored Democrat
will sto rt
for his new post.
Liberia as a result of the develop
ment of wireless, has assumed an
Importance which the belligerents
have not overlooked. In the develop
ment of this African state the Ameri-
can government has always manifest
ed peculiar interest. This govern
ment some years ago joined with
Great Britain, France and Germany
in taking control of the finances, mill
tary organization, agriculture and
boundary questions of Liberia. An
American was appointed in charge of
finances and he was assisted by Fig
lish, French and German deputies. 1t
is apparent, therefore, that the United
States has a moral responsibility for
the conduct of Liberia, which may
prove embarrassing. If Liberia per-
sists in permitting German agents to
use the wireless Great Britain will
have sound reason to take action.
1t may be necessary to notify
Liberia that if she continues to vio-
late neutrality the United States can
not continue to give her moral sup
port. Before this stage'fs reached
however, it is probable that naval
officers, serving on the Chester, will
assume control of the wireless station
at Monrovia. This could be done, of
course, only if requested by the
Liberian authorities
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
NEGRO EAR BOOK.

Should be in the home of every Ne
gro 1t contains the achievements
the industries and activities of the
race. Every phase of the economic
life of the Negro is discussed. 1t is a
compendium of useful knowledge. a
ready reference book of 45O pages.
order one today. Copies for sale at
the Statesman office, 1924 Curtis
street, Room 25.
j. II. DCNIPHAN,
,,o, General Agent.
1921 Marion st.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
Same Old Sandwiches.

Nothing but caviar sandwiches"
complained the man in the depot res
taurant. why do you have nothing
on sale In the way of sandwiches but
caviar ?'' They don't show coal dust.tt
responded the waitress. brlefy.-Puck.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
The End Of All Things.

Man with Paper-"Here's preacher
In Syracuse. N. Y, who declares that
the time will come when there viii be
no liars in the world" Pessimist-
We'll. the world is due to end some
time. Courier.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
Not Consistent.
Rankin

Rankin-"Beanbrou says he is
going to quit the union. Phyle-
"Why?" Rankin-"Because he says
he can't see the consistency of letting
the walking delegates hire an auto
mobile.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
ie- tod

Mamma, did you say the baby came
from heaven?' "Yes, why?" 81 don't
think he came: think he was fired.
How could ange's sing with him
putin up that holler all the timer
Houston Post
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
Clinqs TO Dreams.

| could give up tobacco and alcohol
and clean collars and servants and ev-
erything you could think of-but not
dreams. Without them the earth is
Just a sort of backyard of a place;
and with them, an infinite garden
w. J. Locke, in Septimus.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
10 Soften Lannon's.

Lemons that have become lard and
dry can be made soft and juicy again
by putting them into pan OF not wa
ter and letting them remain at almost
the same temperature without boiling
for two nours.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
Home, Sweet l,otna,

one talking machine plus one me-
cnanical piano-player plus four Nav
a1o Indians blanket rugs plus por-
trait of Whistler's mother plus two
Deer stems equals one refined Amert.
ean home.-Life.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
Drawing the Line.

Tomdi1-"Is 1t true that young
Greene's engagement is off?" Hojax-
Yes" Tomdix-"What was the trou-
Die-did the girl decline to live In a
nat! Hojax-"No; with one."
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
Sources Of Tin Ore

Most of the worlds sources of tin
ore are either stationary or recedine
In output, Bolivia of all countries
alone giving promise of permanence
and future growth.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
To Hfte a Hole in a Curtain.

A piece of starched net or lace put
under hole IN a lace curtain will be
hardly visible when pressed smooth
with a warm iron.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27
PROGRAM OF MEMORIAL sERv-
ICES IN HONOR OF DR..
BOOKER WASHINGTON.

ICES IN HONOR OF DR.
BOOKER WASHINGTON.
Held in Shorter A. M. e. Church sun
day, Nov. %, 1915, Under the Aus.
pices of the Denver Minis
teriaI Union.
Rev. James Washington, President,
Presiding
l. Opening song, Fade, Fade Each
Earthly joy. 49,. Congregation
?. Scripture Lesson. Rev. p. ]. Price
g. Invocation Rev. A. E. REYNOLDS
4. Music ..... .Morrison's Orchestra
.. Address Give minutes). ....-
g. Paper, Or. Washington, Prod
uct of Hampton" go.
........-... Mrs. M. A. Ward
Z. Vocal solo. ....... Mr.. Y. S. Reid
s. Short addresses Give minutes
(a) Or. Washington AS a
Scholar" Rev. Thos. j. Bell
(b) "Dr Washington AS
Leader. Mr.. ]. w. Jackson
(c) Or. Washington, the
Builder of Tuskegee".
....... Attorney A. w. Lewis
(d) DIR. Washington's Polit-
ical Influence on the Ma
ton" Atty. w. B. Townsend
8. Song, Lead Kindly Light. 80.
.................. Congregation
10. Principal address, DIR Wash
ington, the Modern Moses.
Mr.. George Gross
IL. Music ...... Wolfskill's Orchestra
II. Paper DIR. Washington's Loss
to the Nation. "........
.......... Miss Nelsine Howard
13. Violin solo. -. Prof. Geo. Morrison
IA. Address Give minutes), "Dr.
Washington AS Christian.
................R Rev. ID. E. Over
Is. Closing song, How Firm
Foundation" ...... Congregation
16. Benediction SO. Rev. r. l.. Pope
The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27

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The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27

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The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27

Reading notices. lines IT less 10 cents per line
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The Colorado statesman., 1915-11-27

Display advertising, SO cents per inch. An
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

WE TOOK ONE GOOD LOOK AT Al Humpheries BIG RED SLED as 1t whizzed by and we beat 1t right over to Doc Simpsons and got pair of smoked glasses SO that we could get better look at 1t when 1t got back from Perseverance. We asked Humps why he painted 1t so bright and he said because 1t made 1t lots lighter on the horses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
Union Iron Works


our peace was they would not talk so badly about war Our national in- come is now> better distributed than it has been since l was born. The millions we have enlicted look ten years younger. most of ther being better fed, clothed and trained than they have ever been. The casualties in the field are not more than our usual industrial casualties. They really are less than in peace. which killed babies by the hundreds of thou sands and wasted every year enough money to pay the interest on $5O000,- O00.OOO. Is it for Germany who began the fighting to say when she has had enough. The Allies are only just be- ginning"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WHEN THAT blizzard was blowing we had swell excuse for lingering down town. We couldn't get home on account of the terrible wind and the snow. When we tried to pull that story we felt as tho we were In a real blizzard and we haven't been bit popular around the house ever since.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

AL HARRIS, THE ALL-STEEL IS contemplating having the young fish at the hatcheries all stamped with a bright red indelible Chicago Mil waukee trade mark before they are released Later on as these fish are shot or trapped or whatever they do to fish, the ones with the sign on them will be accepted as collaterial in arranging for trip east
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
PIONEERS ATTENTION

Regular meeting of Igloo No. 6, Pioneers of Alaska will be held at odd Fellows Hall. at o'clock Tues day evening, Dec. 21. l9t5. "A full at- tendance of members is desired. Wis ting Brethren are invited to attend.
 By order of the President,
 12-17-4t. TREVOR DAVIS, sec'y.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
NOTICE

wish to announce that l have sev- cred my connection with the Taylor Candy Co.,. and at present am supply Ing candy to c. F. Cartwright. have my own factory at the foot of First Street, back of the old postoffice and have not supplied candy to the Tay- Tor Candy Co.,. known as "Roylat" for the past month. Patronize home in- dustry. W. W. TAYLOR. l7-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

Consistent refusals to work the quarries for material to construct the German trenches shows the stuff the Belgians are made of. They have con sistently accepted jail sentences rath- CT than quarry granite, sandstone, and other stone which the Germans demand for public utilities" The German reign of terror increases in severity as garrlsonc are drained to replace the casualties at the front Executions for helping prisoners to escape are frequent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

There are about 400 miles of first line trenches from the North Sea to Switzerland with five or six lines of trenches upon each side Digging of these trenches involved an excavation task twice as great as the Panama canal, and 1t was all done by hand labor
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
German Overse

German Overseas News Agency de- nies reports of German peace pro posals. saying that "every time France ha1 suffered reyerses on the battle fields or in diplomacy the French newspapers have invented reports of German peace proposals in order to revive the spirits of the French peo- pie"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

Forty-three days is the average life of a soldier in the firing-line trenches. A firing-line today is run from a cen tral office, and 1t is physically im- possible for any general to place him self in position where he could watch 400 miles of fighting front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

In speech in London, George Der nard Shaw said: Put peace as com pletely out of your heads for the present as the summer skies. and ex- pect. to see the summer skies more than once before peace returns
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

Germany is said to have built a battleplane steered from the bridge like @ steamship. Entire German aeroplane production is undergoing complete revolution. the change be- ing made from light to heavy ma chimes. The latter are capable of carrying immense loads. including guns. wireless apparatus, petrol bombs and signalling devices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
uNcALLEp FoR LErTERs
LEWIS COMING NORTH

According to word received in the city yesterday. R. F. Lewis, owner of the Juneau Water Company, will leave Oakland soon and Is expected to ar rive soon after Christmas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

The Providence Journal declares German Consul at San Francisco, F. Boppe. has received $4O0,O00 in the past two months from his government for destruction of wharves. ships and factories on the Coast
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

Lawrence Barrett, packed 10. 12 and 25 cigars in box. Just as good as ever. Don't forget this brand when buying your Xmas presents. 12-1O-6t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
2 { :. < 7 ! Z : { 7 ' 7 ! Z 7

2 C $' < st f @' 4 % S + i' i' + $ .
 Karl II. von Wiegand in the New York World says that Italian bonn bardment of Austrian lines surpasses anything witnessed in war for terrific intensity. cannonading continuing day and night Doberdo plateau and Mount Podgora are called "The Hell" Front lines Of Austrians are fighting in trenches filled with water and against odds Of to 1 are repulslng Italians
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

CLEAN, Well ventilated rooms- the best ir Juneau; 25c, 25c, and soc, at the Central Rooming Hous'., Front Street. If.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

Now is the tlmo to order cakes and goodies at the Peerless Bakery for tho holid ys. 12-l4-St
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

A London special says the Teutonic occupation of Monastir. unless all military indications fail, leaves the left wing of the Allied contingent up in the air. with two moves only op en to Gen. Serail, who is in command. One Is to draw the extreme left to- ward the south and let 1t rest on the Greek frontier. where it will have the Monastir-Salonika Railway Q few miles in its rear; the other is to evacuate the Vardar river front and straighten out his line. which now resembles an inverted V, and thus re- duce appreciably the danger of envel- opment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

Special - Winesap Apples at S1.50 per box. Goldstein's Emporium. If.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

WE WERE DOWN BY THE AL aska Juneau mill when they were pulling off blast the other day, and we were suddenly struck with de- sire to be somewheres else. We are glad that that is the only thing we were struck with.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

CHRISTMAS EVE WE ARE Go- ing to stay up all night if necessary to see Charley Carter or Jack Me Bride do a Santa Claus act in that window at C. w. Young's.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room steam heat; hot bath any time. $20OO for one person or s25.00 for two. Ad- dress p. C. Box 47S. 11-5.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
Classified Advertisements
MONEY LOANED

on personal property, diamonda. Jew. elry, notes and bonds. All business strictly confidential. J. Plant. broker and ieweler, s4 Front st. s.2-tf)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

George Bernard Shaw in satire on Henry Ford's peace plans says in the Boston Advertiser: Why have peace when towards are having the time of their lives and there Is a chance to shoot a few Cabinet minis ters? If people knew what a fraud
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

FOR RENT-Room nicely furnish. cd. hot and cold water, bath, steam heat. Close in. Rent reasonable. Phone 614. 12-15-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

Lord Rothschild says: There are in the United Kingdom 45,50O,O00 per sons, of whom 3.O0OOOO are serving, exactly six and one-haif per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
E SaTUrDAy SaYInes
lRy JERRYl
b4e41%HHnHo41N1H~@H~%N

WE JUST KNEW IT HAD TO come. Ever since we started to write Saturday Sayings, the circulation has increased and the advertising has picked up so and the tone of the paper has been so improved that eight pages seem hardly enough. or course our efforts have been aided greatly by the regular sta6 of The Empire. We do not wish to take all the credit, not by any means. What we want to point out is that there Is a specific reason for the increase in size of The Empire
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
STOVES AND REPAIRS
BAKERIES

sfoney eIiven will take care of your Christmas orders for flowers and plants. p. O. Box i62. 12.16-2t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
rYPEWRlrERs AND REPAIRe

TYPEWRITERs AND REPAIRS
 We always advance but never re- treat. Machines sold on easy terms to suit customer. REMINGTON TYPE WRITER co. l0-7-16.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

IF WE HAD BEEN ASKED FOR an opinion on the accident that hap pened to those dogs that were killed by a falling meteor we would have remarked that they were probably star struck.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
WAR sioELioArs

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

LAST WEDNESDAY WE WERE not interviewed with the other prom. inent persons of Juneau as to our opinion of the future of Gastineau Channel cities, and we felt that there had been some mistake and that prob ably there would be another column on Thursday night or that they might give our views in separate inter view, but it seems not. We wish to call the attention of the man who wrote the interviews to his gross neg lect
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
SECOND HAND FURNITURE.
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Pair child's eye glasses somewhere between Junenau Iron Nisa and Aiaska-Juneau Wharf. Find CT return to Alaska Supply Co. and receive reward 6-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18

RooMs foR RENT
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-18
PLUMBING AND HEATING
AUTO REPAIRS.
PUBLIC sTENoeRAPHERs

The best work can be obtained by calling the REMINGTON" public stenographer. All work given careful attention. lO.16m
The Ordway new era., 1915-06-18
SOLDIERS WHO WEAR Wells
British Troops In Southwest Africa
Have to Conduct Campaign
Under Difficulties.

One OF the hottest places where the
British are fighting Is In German
Southwest Africa. where General
Botha Is In command OF an expedition
against the enemy The habitable part
of German Southwest Africa lies IN
the center OF a sun-scorched. water
less, shadeless desert OF shifting sand,
and General Botha's men have to carry
everything they need, for nothing
whatever can be obtained from the
country, not even fodder for the anil
mails
The sand penetrates everywhere,
and the heat of the sun Is SO terrinc
that all the troops fighting with GEN
eral Botha have been served out with
wells and goggles" Without them.
indeed. 1t would be impossible to get
along at all. and. as 1t is. hundreds
of the Boer burghers. though hardened
campaigners. have been SO blistered
by the sun that they are In hospital
The heat at midday is 122 degrees
in the shade and the shade Is
sweltering tent. Many Of the troops
pass that time of the day with moth
Ing on but sun helmet and a pair
of boots
The Ordway new era., 1915-06-18
SHE QUIT
But It Was . Hard Pull.

1t Is hard to believe that coffee will
put a person In such condition as 1t
did an Ohio woman. She tells her
own story:
Il did not believe coffee caused my
trouble, and frequently said liked 1t
so well l would not, and could not.
quit drinking 1t, but was a miserable
sufferer from heart trouble and nerv.
GUS prostration for four years.
Il was scarcely able to be around.
had no energy and did not care for
anything. Was emaciated and had .
constant pain around my heart until
thought could not endure 1t.
Frequently had nervous chills
and the least excitement would drive
sleep away. and any little noise would
upset me terribly. l was gradually
getting worse until finally asked my
self what's the use of being sick all
the time and buying medicine SO that
could indulge myself In coffee!
so | got some Postum to help me
quit l made it strictly according to
directions and / want to tell you that
change was the greatest step In my
life. 1t was easy to quit coffee be-
cause ! now like Postum better than
the coffee.
"One by one the old troubles left
until now I am in splendid health.
nerves steady, heart all right and the
pain all gone. Never have any more
nervous chills. don't take any medi-
cine, can do all my house work and
have done a great deal besides"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum CereaI-the original form
must be we'll boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in a cup of hot wa
ter and, with cream and sugar. makes
a delicious beverage instantly. soc
and 50c tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
:ost about the same per cup.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocera.
The Ordway new era., 1915-06-18
ByARTHUR B. REEVE
SYNOPSIS:
Tk3 WeN-knoWN Neoslist and Tie
Gssssos If IL "Csais ksansdt" Stories

The New York police are mystihed by .
nrincipal clue TO the criminal is the warm
Ing letter which Is sent the victims. signed
with a "clutching hand" The latest VIC
Dodge. the insurance president. His
daughter Elaine. employs Craig Kennedy.
the famous scientific detective. to try to
unrayel the mystery. What Kennedy ac-
complishes is told by his friend Jameson.
q newspaper man. Enraged at the deter
mined effort which Elaine and Craig Ken
nedy are making to put an end to his
crimes, the Clutching Hand. as this
strange criminal is known. resorts to all
sorts Of the most diabollcal schemes 20
nut them out OF the way. Each chapter
Of the story tells Of q new plot against
their lives and OF the way the great de-
tective uses all his skill to save this pret-
ty girl and himself from, death.
The Ordway new era., 1915-06-18
Horse Chestnut.

81 was sitting on the bootblack's
stand" said the story-teller. when
the parade came along, the grand
marshal riding big bay horse at Its
head. Well Just as the head OF the
parade came opposite me. 1t stopped.
The grand marshal's horse wouldn't
go another step"
Recognized you as his long lost
half brother. suppose" said one OF
his listeners maliciously.
Think you're smart, don't you?
Well I'll tell you. anyhow. 1t was
pride that made that horse stop
nothing but pride. He wanted his
shoes shined.'
The Ordway new era., 1915-06-18

yet in the little matter we talked
about?"
"say-be careful of names-oyer
the WIRE" came . growl.
"You know-what I mean"
Yes The trick will be pulled of
at three o'clock"
Good" she exclaimed. "Good-by
and thank you"
With his well-known caution
Clutching Hand did not even betray
names over the telephone II he could
help It.
Flirty hung up the receiver with
satisfaction. The names of the de-
parted Dan might soon rest in peace!
-
The next day. early in the forenoon.
young man with small package
carefully done up came to the Dodge
house.
From Martins, the jewelers., for
Miss Dodge" he said to Jennings at
the door.
7 Elaine and Aunt Josephine were
sitting in the library when Jennings
announced him. E,7., s-- =
"Oh. its my watch" cried Elaine.
SHOW him In" a-
Elaine put the watch on her wrist
and admired 1t. B
"Is IT all right?" asked Slim.
"Yes, yes" answered Elaine. you
may CO."
T s. . - e"sats ~
Z Early the same morning Kennedy
went around again to the apartment
horse and, cautious not to be seen