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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

D. B. Clark an account of whose death appeared In The Empire of the 7th, inst, was very well known in Haines by all the old settlers. While here. he owned O place about two miles out of town, on what is now the government road to Porcupine, which he sold to S., Hopkins. and which ls now occupied by James Mc- Guire. The deceased has two daught- CTS living. one in Haines and the other at Herner's Bay. He also has one daughter who died some three years ago. and was buried near this place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15
ch,-.lm.a Is comInn-

Christmas is Coming. There is nothing more appropriate for Christmas gift than the of Andrews Alaska photographs For Sale by the owl Drug Co.,. 2d and Seward stss Juneau. z4-ll'
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

Extrs choice shipment of ferns, cyciamen. poinsettas, violets, carna' tions. chrysanthemums and roses re- ceivcd on the Alameda.-Wlnter and Pond. ll-lo-lI.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

-Chilkat Tribe No g. Of the Improved Order of Red Men, anticipate giving a grand New Year ball in the Arctic Brotherhood Hall on Friday evening, November 31 which is guarantee that it win be good.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

stoney Blivers has big shipment of cut flowers and plants coming on tho Jefferson. rne New Cain sample room has been engaged for the noraI display 12-15-2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

"Aiozart's." mild Havana, packed DO, % and 50 cigars in Q Humidor cedar wood box. A nice package to hand friend for Christmas l2-lO-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

4Lovera'sn-the old-iashioned all- cigar you thought you couldn't get-AsS for the Monarch size. 12-lO-6
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15
HAYNES lTEms

HAYNES. Dec. 12.-J. J. Roth is de- parting on the Georgia for Tenakee, where he goes hoping to improve his health which for some time past has been poor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

Now is the time to order cakes and goodies ct the Peerless Bakery for the holidays. l2-14-3t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

Winter e Pond win cable orders to any part of the United Stateo for delivery os ilowere i2-14tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

Young man wants room or room and board with Catholic family. State lowest terms to "C". care Empire. H5 2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

For Holiday rresents-Furs Moe oaslns and Basketo of ali kinds a' reduced market prices. Wills Store.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-15

i5- JUNEAU MUSIC HOUSE.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
7Omen's Ways and Fancies
A CORN TRIO.

Green Corn Balls.-Grate enough
green corn from the cob to make two
cups; into this stir Il we'll beaten egg.
u ~teaspoonful each OF sugar and melted
butter. and salt to taste. Add enough
-four to form the mixture into balls,
roll these in flour and fry in deep fat.
Creole Chowder.-Heat a generous
lump Of butter and in it brown four
sliced onions. Add four peeled to.
matoes. four chopped green peppers
and the corn from four cobs. Add as
much water as may be needed in cook
ing, season with salt and sugar and Il
little black pepper. \ full hours cook
ing is necessary. and the chowder
must be served piping hot.
Corn Frfttcrs.-Grate the corn and al
low an egg and a teaspoonful of cream
for every cupful. Beat the eggs we'll
and add the corn by degrees, beating
very hard, and salt to taste; put III q
teaspoonful of melted butter to every
pint Of corn; stir in the milk, thicken
with just enough -four to hold together,
say one tablespoonful for every two
cggs, and cook on a hot griddle.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Time Saver.

Here, for example, is how one woman
saves time. When she makes pie crust
she makes double the quantity needed
ut the moment, as pie crust rolled in Il
damp napkin and put in the refriger-
ator will keep perfectly for several
days. Then she plans in the menus
"a dessert Or Il fruit tart for the first
night, turnovers for luncheon the fol-
lowing day, and il any crust remains
it can be used in desserts, meat patties
or cheese straws. BY using the pastry
In such a variety of ways she avoids
the impression Of sameness, yet man
ages to tighten materially her work of
preparation.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Blind Swimmers.

1t has been found that blind swim
mcrs always swim in a straight line,
and this gives them Il decided advan-
tage, for many experts have been beat
en- in races because they deviatcd from
the shortest distance between two
points. Or. Campbell OF the College
For the Blind at Upper Norwood, Eng
land, who has made observations prov
ing the statement just made, says that
those who compete as fast swimmers
ought to practice swimming with Il
bandugc over their eyes. so that they
may learn to take Il straight course in.
stinctiVely.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Colonel NicOlai Morrill,
BY E. CHAPLIN

would be captured with his whole COM
mand.
Look up at the sky" he said to
Nicolai, land see if you can tell me
how to get across the river"
This time. general" replied the
young man, Il have been looking at
the ground for Il means of crossing"
"Well, it matters not to me whether
you look at the sky or the ground. If
you show me how to get across the
river you shall be a captain and my
a~id-de-camp."
"These rocks" said Nicolai, "slant
in such a direction and over there in
such another direction as to indicate
that somewhat farther down they will
lie fiat instead of upright on the river
bed. If SO we are liable to find a
ford"
ride on and find out" the general
ordered.
The commander rode after instead of
before his bugler, who kept his eyes
on exposed rock lodges till he came to
a point where the river widened. Not
ing the angle of the ledge. Nicolai
rode into the water and across. When
he returned the general, who had been
watching him, had, given an order to
retreat, and in a few minutes a column
was crossing by the ford.
Soon after getting his men over the
river the general was REINFORCED and
desired to return and attack the enc
my. The Austrians had meanwhile for
titled the opposite bank. and the water
had risen to such a height as to render
the ford much more difficult. The
general called for Nicolai and said:
"You have looked into the sky and
into the ground to a purpose. l wish
to get my men back across the river.
Is there any other direction you can
look to find a way?"
Eyes, general; l can look straight be
fore me. DO you see that cotton mill
up the stream OH the opposite bank?'
YES"
"And the man on it fishing?"
Eyes. What Of it:'
do YOU notice that his weight has
no %perceptible effect on its bouyancy?
"Well?"
81 see a large number of bales under
a shed in the rear'of the mill. l think
that If you build a raft and send ;
force of mechanics across they eaI
construct a pontoon bridge of those
bales"
The bridge was built, and cavalry
artillery and infantry comprising thu
generals army crossed on it.
"ln another half century," said til,
general to his aid, "such men as 70,
will be generals and such as l will b
fighting in the ranks"
Nicolai returned to Rome q colonc
and recommended for a general Off
Ger. Blanca vas not ut all surprised
The only comment was, Il told yo1
So"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
A Mauic Strjnu,

Procure a few pieces OF cotton string,
each about one and one-half feet long,
ard fill them we'll with soap. Prepare
a brine by dissolving three tablespoon
fuls of salt in IL cup Of water. Place
the strings in the brine and allow them
to soak for two hours or longer. It is
necessary that they be thoroughly sat
urated with the brine.
When taken out Of the brine and
thoroughly dried suspend one of them
from Il nail on u ledge and hang a fin
ger ring on its lower end. Apply Il
lighted match to the string and allow
1t to burn. The ring will not fall, but
will hang by the ash.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
A Useful Table.

A most useful article Of kitchen fur
niture is n small movable zinc covered
table. 1t should be about twenty-eight
inches high and two feet square. The
top should he covered with zinc and
have a heading Of m inch board
around to keep things from slipping.
The table should be mounted on ball
bearing casters. When canning, max
ing griddlecakes, etc. 1t can be rolled
close to the range. One can set sauce
pans or frying pans on it, us the zinc
Is easily cleaned. An undertake., II
required, may be added and placed
about ten inches from the casters.
This handy table is also ~serviceable
when rolled near the sink to set and
dry dishes IN, then wheeled into the
pantry, thereby saving many steps.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
APPLE SlRUP RECIPES.

Apple Sirup Custard. - One-quarter
cupful apple sirup, one and three-quar-
ter cupfuls milk. two eggs, one-Quartcr
t%easpoonful salt. one-half t~easpoonful
vanilla, two tablespoonfuls sugar.
Beat the eggs just enough to mix
the white and the yolk. Add the other
ingredients. Bake in cups in u slow
oven fifty minutes. If the custard is
to be baked in one dish use three eggs.
Graham Muffins.-One and one-quar-
ter cupfuls graham -four. one cupful
flour, one cupful soul milk, cne-third
cupful apple sirup. three-quarters tea
spoonful soda, one ~teaSpoOnful salt,
two t~ablespoonfuls melted butter.
Mix and sift dry ingredients; add
milk to the sirup and combine mix
lures; then add butter. Bake in hot
over in buttered gem pans twenty-five
minutes.
Dark Fruit Cake.-One-half cupful
butter, three-quarters cupful brown
sugar, three-quarters cupful raisins
Seeded and cut in pieces, three-quar-
tiers cupful c%urrants, one-half cupful
citron cut In strips Tor candied Orange
peeD, one-half cupful apple sirup. two
eggs, onc-half cupful milk, two cupfuls
flour, one-half teaspoonful soda, one
~teaspoonful cinnamon, one-half tea.
spoonful allspice, one-quarter teaspoon.
full mace %one-quarter t%easpoonful
cloves, one-half t%easpoonful lemon ex
tract.
Follow directions for mixing butter
cake mixtures. Bake in deep cake
pans one and one-quarter hours.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Big Changes Have Already Been
Made In Geography Abroad,
and More viii Come
Later.

No doubt you have heard your elders
talking about the val in Europe and
how the names of cities have been
changed while countries and places
have been captured and are now held
by the opposing troops. Your present
geography tells you that the capital
OF Russia is st. Petersburg. 1t was
until the Russians took out the Ger
nan formation of the name. st. Pc
tersburg is now called Petrograd.
According to your map, Belgium is a
separate kingdom; it is now almost
entirely in the hands of Germany.
Most of Poland, formerly under Rus
STA. Including WarsnW, the capital, is
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
When the War Ends We Will Have
An Entire New Map of Europe

the war she may ask for all the occu-
pied territory, While Austria may want
Servia and Montenegro. II the allies
win, Constantinople will NJ doubt go to
Russia, Alsace-Lorraine to France and
East Prussia and Galicin to Poland,
which would become Il separate king
dom. With all these changes and a
vast number more YOU can readily see
that, no matter which way the war
turns, your school geography book of
Europe will be of little use after the
Val.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
For the Papers, Readers
FLAG RUSH FOR BOY SCOUTS.
This Game Forms Excellent Oppor-
tunity For STALKING,

One troop challenges another to a flag
rush. Each troop plants its flag at the
designated points, ranging from 100
yards to a quarter OF a mile, depend
ing on the ground where the game is
to be played. number Of scouts, etc.
And then just get the other troops
flag, protecting, Of course, your own.
Prisoners may be captured, but must
be actually carried to prison, where
they must stay until released. They
are freed by a scout touching them be-
fore being captured by the other side.
The ones released may be Immediately
recaptured, and the scout doing the re-
leasing may also be captured.
This game affords excellent oppor-
tunity for stalking. II played by day
the ~semaphore or Morse code can he
used to advantage, and, if played at
night, whistle and, call signals are con
venient.
Code signals in secret can he used
either day or notwithstanding.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
COLLARS, TIES AND BELTS
Most Important Changes In Fall Fash.
ions Are In Accessories.

IONS Are In Accessories.
The distinct feature of autumn fash
lens lies not so much in a new sleeve
Or a novel coat Or either in q skirt cut
according to some eccentric fashion,
but in the fact that in the accessories
of dress are centered most of the i'm
portant changes. For instance, skirts
remain full, but they We're full last
year. Coats will flare, but they rip
pied and fared twelve months ago.
On the other hand, look ut collars, ties
and belts and you will find distinct
changes in these accessories.
TO be really we'll dressed this winter
you must Wear n "choker" collar of
fur, preferably Of astrakhan, beaver
seal, ermine or some other smooth fur.
Narrow black patent leather belts arc
seen in the smart shops, and wide,
capelike collars Of organdie and broad
sailor collars on shirt waists are some
Of the fall features.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12

Jump the first letter backward to the
end of the word.
l. Jump Il small stain and have meas-
ures.
=. Jump your relatives and have a
necessity in printing.
3. Jump Il small fish and find what
becomes of the ice.
4. Jump Il vapor and have horses in
pairs.
). Jump an implement of warfare
and find all that is in the dictionary.
Answers.-1. Speck-pecks. :. Kin
ink. 3. Smelt-mclts. 4. Steam-teams.
8. SWord-Words.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
\ war broke out between France
and Austria in which Italy

ANol1Al MOltll-lIl Wleu llal
war broke out between France
and Austria in which Italy
joined as an ally of France
was Il young citizen Of Rome. When
Morrill, sisnified his intention to enter
the Italian army his friends shook their
heads, declaring that there was moth
Ing OF the soldier in him.
"You had better study for the
church" they said to him, cor, rather,
secure Il position as professor In a
university. You will be studying the
clouds some fine day, and while you
are wondering whence they come and
where they are drifting u cannon ball
Will come along and take of your
head"
one person, however, was confident
that Nicolai would return Il hero. This
was Blanca Tarantola, his sweetheart.
turn of mind. must needs select that
arm of the service for which he was
least fitted. Though he had V been
on a horse, he enlisted in a cavalry
regiment. AS luck would have it, the
company to which he belonged was as
signed to a generals headquarters to
act as couriers and a guard for their
commanders person. One day when
the general called upol Nicolai to
carry a message the private. turning
his horse, suddenly lost his balance and
fell to the ground. The general, see
] ING that tho rotor yy,nc 11nftfn1 fo
go dashins about as a courier. made
him his bugler, in which position he
would be expected to stick to the gen.
eral. Nicolai didn't know how to sound
q bugle. but that didn't matter.
The general received an order one
day to march his command to re-en.
force the allies who We're fighting the
Austrians some miles distant. Losing
his way in Il wood. he brought his mel
to a halt in dire distress of mind. II
he failed to bring relief to those sorelN
pressed he would be in disgrace
Nicolai sat on his horse looking at tn,
Sky as il in IL dream.
ride out into the open," cried the
general to him impatiently. land see i
you a get u view to help us to fine
our way"
II think, general" said Nicolai. point
ing, I'VE should go in that direction"
"Why 500"
II see birds lowering"
"What has that to do with itY'
"They are waiting to get at tn
dead"
The general strained his eyes for tn,
birds, then gave al order to advanc
in an entirely different direction from
which he had been moving. He reach
err the battlefield just in time to say
the allies from defeat.
On another occasion the general wa
hard pressed by the -Austrians. with
river at his back, and if he did nc
find means of crossing before his CT
! envy could bring up re-enforcements b
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Worth Knowing.

A small fiber brush, such as may be
purchased at any store for 5 cents, will
be found Invaluable in the laundry.
Place all badly soiled articles flat upon
the washboard, soap well and rub with
the brush instead Of moving the arti-
Gle up and down on the board. The
dirt will be removed more quickly, as
the bristles Of the brush enter the
meshes of the cloth, the clothes will
wear longer and the work will not be
as hard Oh the hands.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Baby's Folding Bathtub.

A folding bathtub for a baby costs
SIS. 1t is made Of rubber, on a col.
lapsible wooden frame. There is a
little faucet in the bottom through
which water is drawn off after the
bath is over. Along one side is Il nickel
bar to hold towels. A rubber tubing
can be attached to the faucet so that
the water can be carried to one Of
these tubs without difficulty. 1t a be
folded up to pack in a suit case.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
The Sunshine Store.

Here are smiles Of every kind,
And jolly laughs galore,
And frolicking fun Omuch better tina,
pouts)
In the Sunshine store!
There are merry whistles for the boys
And for the girls good cheer.
Everything for a pleasant time
Is found in abundance here.
Now wouldn't 1t be a splendid plan
TO go to this store, I pray.
And buy your actions every morn
Enough to last all day?
Youths Companion.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Don't Puzzle Too Much Over Your
Present Geography Book.

also held by the kaiser's soldiers.
Northern France IS under the kaiser's
rule as we'll.
On the other hand, part of Turkey is
occupied by British, French and ltal-
ian troops. Some Of the German colo-
MICS III Africa have been taken by Eng
land. and the territory owned by Ger
many in China has been taken by
Japan.
The present changes in the map may
be all rechanged. II Germany wins
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Euypt's Desert.

1t has been discovered that the air
of the Egyptian desert is as free from
bacterial life as the polar regions or
the high seas. and it is an excellent
place for people suffering from rhcu-
matism or consumption to take up their
abode.-London Telegraph.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Going Nutting.

Going a-nutting.
Oh, what fun!
None shall escape US,
No, not one.
Going a-nutting.
The wind blows free,
And down come the nuts
From the great, tall tree.
Well fill our pockets:
Yes, every one.
In the woods a-nutting,
Oh, what fun!
Well take them home
And eat them there;
Each boy can have
A good big share.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
onundrum

Why IS a steam engine at a fire IN
anomaly? Because it works and plays
ut the same time.
What word of five letters is it, Of
which two being removed, only one
will remain2 Stone.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
The Swedish Riksdag.

With the exception of the British
parliament. the Swedish riksdag is the
eldest Of existing legislative bodies.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1915-11-12
Fads and Fashions

Stockings and shoes are exceedingly
gay in coloring.
Buttons are, If possible, more fire.
Quent than ever.
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C0C0ANUT OIL FINE
FOR WASHING HAIR

II you want to keep your hair in
good condition. the less soap you
use the better.
Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much alkali. This
dries the scalp, makes the hair
brittle. and is very harmful Just
plain mulsified cocoanut oil (Which
is pure and entirely greaseless), is
much better than soap or anything
else you can use for shampooing. as
this can't possibly injure the hair.
4, Simply mOisten your hair with
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teaspoonfuIs will make an abund-
ance Of rich, creamy lather, and
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oughly. The lather rinses out
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silky, bright, fluffy and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. II is very
cheap. and a few ounces is enough
to last everyone in the family for
months-Advertise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-05
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP OF FIGS
If feverish, bilious, consti-
pated, give fruit laxative
at once.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish child.
See If tongue is coated: this is a sure
sign its little stomach, liver and bowels
are cIogged with sour waste.
When lstless, pale, feverish, full OF
cold, breath bad, throat sore, dOesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally. has stom >
ach-ache, indigestion, diarrhOea- give q
teaspoonful Of California Syrup Of
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul
waste, the sour bile and fermenting
food passes out of the bowels and you
have a well and playful child again.
Children love this harmless fruit lax
atiye." and mothers can rest easy after
giving il, because Il never fails to
make their little "insides" clean and
sweet.
Keep it handy. Mother, A little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow, but
get the genuine. Ask your druggist FOR
a 5O-cent bottle Of california syrup Of
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children Of all ages and for gr0Wn-ups
plainly on the bottle. Remember there
are cOunterfeits sold here. so surely
look and see that yours is made by the
California Fig syrup Company" Hand
back with contempt any other fig
syrup.-AdverJiseme