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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
Oh. Certainly Not!

John Kendrick Bangs was one day
calling up his wife on the telephone.
The maid ut the other end did not rec
ognize her masters voice." and, aft
er Bangs had told her whom he want
ed the maid asked:
do you wish to speak with Mrs.
Bangs"
mo. indeed" replied the humorist;
II want to kiss her"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
s.usas.s and Fried Apples.

oausasss and Fried Apples.
Prick the sausages well with q fork.
Place in q deep frying pan: pour In
enough boiling water to cover the bot
tom: cover and cook over q moderate
Dire. When the water evaporates ne
that they may be nicely Drowned.
Turn on to q platter. Core q number
Of large tart apples. cut in rings an
inch thick and fry In the sausage fat.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
Arou. Eved and Hvdra He.d.d.

V190o 6yV0 W'V0 1sy01W
The term ARGUS eyed"means watch
full. According to- the Grecian fable.
Argus had 100 eyes,; and Juno set him
TO watch all of whom she was jealous.
When Argus was slain she transplant
ed his eyes into the tail of the peacock.
Hydra headed" is a term derived
from the fable of Hercules and the
hydra. The hydra had nine heads, and
Hercules was sent to kill it. AS soon
as he struck of one Of its heads two
shot up in it's place.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
rh. Friu.d Lizard.

The. frilled lizard Of Queensland trav-
els IN its hind legs on level ground,
keeping the frill folded when running.
When attacked it expands this fold Of
skin. which stands out like q ruff at
right angles round the neck. giving 1t
a most formidable aspect, 50 that dogs
that attack and kill larger lizards will
often retreat before a frilled lizard at
bay.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
9coeeaatinata.

Teacher-What is the meaning Of the
word ''procrastinate?" PupiI-To put
OF. Teacher-Right. Illustrate it in a
sentence. Pupil tried to steal a ride
on a street car yesterday. but l was
procrastinated.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
Mapls SUGAR ceekis..

WsOpsO O0O0V SOVNsO~
MIX together one cupful Of sugar.
one cupfuls Of shaved maple sugar, one
cupful Of butter, two well beaten eggs.
two tablespoonfuls Of water. two tea
spoonfuls Of baking powder and sun,
cient dour to roll out. Do not make
the dough too stif. Roll out and cut
and bake IN quick oven. B
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
Salt For the Carpet.

On sweeping the carpets take an old.
round tin, pierce holes In the bottom
and Gil with common salt. Sprinkle
this over the carpet. 1t prevents the
dust from rising. brightens the colOr'
and prevents moths.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
Preliminary Discussion.

Preliminary 0l8cuSoIon.
II offered her my hand" said the
young man.
did she accept it?"
mot exactly. She's a bridge, player.
and what she expects Of me as q part
ner is to lay my hand on the table and
be. dummy Washington Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
SINCERITY.

If the show Of anything bs .
good for anything am sure
sincerity is better, for why does
any man dissembie or seem to
be that which he is not but be.
cause he thinks it giveth to him
such a quality Of excellence as
he pretends to? The very best
way in tho world for a man to
seem to be anything is really to
be what he tries to seem to be.
-THlotson.
80 . . .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
The Rubber Belt.

The trees and shrubs which produce
some sort Of rubber Grow in a narrow
belt round the world within 5 degrees
north and south Of the equator.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
Yea knuekIe saxorx.

Cut the meat from a veal soup bone
In pieces twice the size of a finger.
Place this meat On the bottom Of a
buttered iron pot. Into half a cupful
Of hot water crate n onion and one
carrot. Season highly with pepper and
salt and pour owe the meat. On top
of this put two or three bay leaves.
Lay the meatless bone over this. sprin
kle with -four and cover tightly. Set
in a slow oven for about three hours.
When done remove the bone. out Of
which the marrow has dripped over
the veal. It will be found that the
veal tastes like outlet, as the juice and
vegetable coverings have been thick
ened by the -four and Drowned by the
slow cooking. This should be served
with rice or mashed potatocs.-Coun-
try Gentleman.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1915-12-03
Veal Loaf.

veal Loaf.
Two and one-half pounds Of finely
chopped veal and qne-half pound of
pork, one cupful Of fine breadcrumbs.
one tablespoonful of parsley. one-half
teaspoonful of white pepper, two eggs.
one good sized onion. one-fourth cup
full of sweet milk and one teaspoonful
Of salt. Beat the eggs and add to the
milk. Stir this in the meat and add
the other ingredients. II not stiff
enough add more crumbs. Pack this
down in a square tin: then turn out
carefully in a CREASED baking dish.
sprinkle with breadcrumbs On top and
dredge with -four. Put a tablespoonful
Of butter on top and two cupfuls of hot
water. Bake one-quarter Of an hour.
basting frequently.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
ENeLAND's NEW GOVERNMENT

The British government has succumoed to Che agi' tason to simplify itself and establish trumverate of Cabinet members to have full control of the military affairs of Che Nation or Che choice of men fell on Premier Aaqultb David Loyd.George and former Premier Baliour UnQuestonabg they ere Che three strongest men In British public life.
 Asouith and Lloyd.George have been the s~o great
 men of the present progressive British government The former was Cabinet minister under Gladstone Rose berry and Campbell. Zimmerman. Before having minis tera experience he was recognized os one Of Che great lawyers of the United Kingdom In politics he developed go fast and SO s,aunchiy that there was no second choice for Premier when the great campbellsanner' man. who lead the Liberal party which has controlled
 o government for SO many years Go the first Of s long string of victories was called to bis fathers Aa- ouith was chosen party leader by common consent
 Lloyd-Georges administration of Che exeheouer' bis leadership of the people for land tax the dses'aosn
 ent of the church Wales and his work with Asqrith in Ireland's home rule fight had stamped him as one of the worlds greatest statesmen before the beginning of the present war and hs tireess energy his keen conception of the situation and the confidence displayed in him time after time by the English masses have left n plain that he win be Of the principal factors In hs government until the war shall have ended at least.
 And. notwithstanding his retirement from the lead ershp Of bis party several years ago and Che selection of Law to succeed him. Bafour has been recognized as ,he greatest man Of the Conservative party in Great Britain ever since be was selected to succeed his uncle Lord Salisbury to be Premier or England in che last Conservative government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
oLYMpIA OYSTERS FOR LESS
Seattle Tlmes)

Seattle Tmes)
 Going Down"-thats the Olympia oyster. Its field has been enlarged N has better chance for life than formerly h is more numerous than ever and the price is reduced.
 All these things are true despite Che popularity of the oyster. n is more than holding its own against the vast army gourmands who have made this bivalve an indispensable iavorite
 Formerly the oyster the chosen food Of scoters bluebs and starfish Voracously those pests ae their dn but did nothing towards propagation
 In summer the young shelllish were the victims of heat and n winter they perished miseraby from cold. During long run-out or the udes they died by my rads
 The source of supply was threatened when man invaded the fishing grounds. He introduced this paat- able, gamy.navored morsel to tens of thousands who know good thing when it negotiates the delicate pre- cincts of their palates.
 The Olympia oyster threatened with excction. h was crowded the edge Of oblivion Then the oyster growers reached forth with their long rakes and stayed its course. at the brink of the preciplce
 They pumped shrapnel into the oystereatng ducks. They caught the scoters and the bluebils with the goods inside of them The telltae evidence put the birds out of business deprivng them of the protection of the game laws l took long paayer with the Fed day they saw it. the oystereating duck was doomed
 The growers nabbed the stariish wherever found. They have exluded that prowler. They crushed the mussels, which the oysters had entertained as host at the expense of their own food supply.
 They built dykes and cement walls By measurably controlling the ebb and flow of the tides they provided pastures and grazing grounds The baby bivalves can now browse to their content the diatoms swimming In the water They have 8 chance. summer and win ter
 They added to the area. They improved the oyster fields in session at Detroit yesterday would not have thought 1t necessary to appoint committee to appear before Congress and urge the repeal and radical modi- dcation of the law
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
TOM" PHELPS

In the death ot Admiral Thomas stowen Phelps at Oakland last week the United States lost an able and popular naval officer California and the Pacific coast
 good citizen and society scholar and gentleman
 Admiral Phelps father-also Admiral Thomas s. Pheips-vas n command of the little ship of the old navy that raised the siege Of Seattle during the Indian war of ls555s. The junior Admiral Phelps was known well on Puget sound as lieutenant and lieutenant commander in the new navy It is no slam on anybody to say that rom" Pheips-that Is what he Insisted on bis friends calling hm-always lead in popularity and the good win of his fellows matter where he was.
 AS ueutenant.commander Tom" Phelps. but re- gently transferred from his post navigating officer of the bateship Oregon. executive officer of the cruiser Raleigh of Admiral Deweys fleet at the battle Of Manila Bay.
 The dead admiral was charter member of the Por. Anreles Wash lodge Of Elks. May his sleep be as sweet to him as his life Joyous and refreshing Go his friends for whom he lived ana stii lives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
KITCHEN AND TIE PRESIDENT

Claude Kitchn. the new leader of the House of Rep resentatives selected to succeed Oscar w. Underwood after the latter had been chosen United States Senator from Alabama. will not. Rpresentatve support the Presidents military program. He told the President that himself though he said that he win not use his influence as leader of the majority to hwart the plans o the Chief Executive In previous statement he said that .he Presidents plan will go through easily.
 This means that the President will be left in this light in position similar that which confronted him in the last House during the Panama Canal tolls fight At that time Leader Underwood opposed the repeal of
 the free tells provision though leader of the majority he assisted in hastening the measure to avote.
 It is understood. however chat this time the Prest dent wiu have the support of Speaker Clark In the Panama canal fight the Speaker was against him.
 In spite of his opposition the Presidents mili- ,ary program Leader Kiichin is administration sup porter He was supporter of Wilson before the Bal timore convention. For many years he had been re- garded as Bryan Democrat" and. as was the case with most of the strong Bryanites he selected the New Jersey man az his choice for the Presidency in 1912
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
AIDS TO NAVIGATION
fFalrbanks Tlmes)

(Falrbanks Ilmet)
 The necessity for the survey of al the uncharted waters of the Alaskan coast tho resurvey of many Of the bays sounds and inles has been recommend- ed persisenGy by Governor Strong and his predecessors iorcefuiy indicated every little while by the sinking of steamer. But unfortunately these disasters have interest only for Aasans and ian to strike home to those members of Congress who have opposed Che ap' propraton asked for the purpose of making safer nay gatlcn of our coast.
 is possible that some of .he blame for the caous- ness of Congress in this regard is attributable to the lack of active interest in the matter that has been shown all parts of the Territory except the South east The flight for aids to navigation has to be conducted almost entirely by Che governor t has been successful to the extent that there have been in- stalled a few lights buoys and beacons every year That there are yet enough is demonstrated by the continuance of the disasters.
 These shipwreczs In addition Go the endangering Of e have the effect increasing the expense of ship owners and merchants doing business In Alaska Not only in the Southeast but in an parts of the Territory Che duty of the commercial clubs Of Fair banks Panama and Nome to see that the matter Is properly presented to Congress h s that of the smi lar organizations the coast
 The governors report to the secretary of the inter- for goes n this month and t undoubtedly will contain the usual request for more aids to navigation Ills recommendation should be supported by every com mercial body in the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

QUICK SHOE REPAIRING-L. Teppa Expert She Repairing 174 Front Street Complete line of mems work ing shoes. 1-mo
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Mrs. Elizabeth c. Hazleton. public stenographer, 42l Goldstein Bldg, res. idence No. 10 Chn Apts.. residence phone 209. 11l-6m
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
PUBLIC srENoeRAPHERs

The best work can be obtained by calling the REMINGTON" public stonographer All work given careful 1O,76m
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
pEpleRAms
lst Ionls RepubllcD

est. Louis Republic) Prepare or despair.
 A half loaier is usually in the hole. The beet is invariably beaten A little earning is a dangerous thlng.
 You've got to dare well to fare well.
 The man with an axe to grind has a hammer concealed too. A silk hat ih some mems notion of capping the climax
 The chap who can't smoke at his home win never set the world afire. A lie eventually makes its come back
 Let's call this one the submerged tenth
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
UNDERLYING CONDITIONS GOOD
(Boston News Bureau)

Boston News Bureaul
 The steady betterment of domestic trade situa tlon is the logical outsome of underlying conditions Every tending toward this end is favorable This all gradual broadening out of general business endeavor Whether one looks at the wealth of the agr cultural community the record production of iron the enormous demand for finished steel or to the growing volume railway traffic. the incentive is seen for the inauguration of new enterprises.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Another chapter was written in the book of Yukon Tragedies when the lieess body of Tom Godfrey was found on @ woodraft the mouth of the Stewart river early this week Another odtimer, grown care less of his own well being through familiarity with the river has made the last journey over his trap line- lWhllehorae Slarl
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
cARRANzA COMMENT

Carranza can get an the arms he needs from this country but he'll have to furnish his own brains (Charleston News and Courier)
 Carranza might be able to put a still better face on the situation if he'd do business in barber shop (Anacondo standord)
 We, too. arc prepared to recognize Carranza. but We are not absolutely certain that we can call his name.- Columbia state)
 Let us hope that Carranza won't be so gralfied over this recognition that he will forget his very pressing obligation to restore peace and pros perity to his country-( Chicago Her aldl
 Wonder if President Carranza will hate this country as bitterly as rev- olutionist Carranza hated it?- Flor ida Times Union)
 We may have to recognize Carran. ga. but thank goodness we don't have to kiss him. Philadelphia En- Quirer)
 Carranza can show his good will by beginning with the bandits on the border-( Baltimore American)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

our people who will winter somewhere outside But the usual number will remain and will be doing busi- ness at the old stands when the migrators and other ducks and geese return in the spring (Whitehorse Starl
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Colonel Roosevelt doesn't actually say 80, but we gather from his remarks that essential of true Americanism Is to be Roosevelt man - Charleston News and conrIerl
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
Long Headed


 Senator Lodge was talking in Bos- ton about certain Investigating com mittees.
 "They are like the brook" he said, "they flow on forever Some of them in fact remind me strongly of si Hop kins
 "sl Hopkins got a job last spring lat shooting muslrats, for musluats overran the mill owners dam. There. in the lovely spring wealth CT, si sat on the grassy bank. his gun on his knee, and, finding him thus one morning. ! said:
 What are you doing Sif
 "Tm paid to shoot the muskrats, sir he answered They're under minin the dam.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

The President seems cruelty determined not to give IT, R. chance After "America First" he now comes out tor big navy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

President Wilson last week decided warm fight for the United states district iudgship for Utah when he appointed Tman D. Johnson the place Instead of former Congressman William F. King
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Every time the czar suffers O reverse he heroically pulls himself together and places order for 5000 steel cars In the United slates.- Chicago Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

An eminent manager of grand opera in New York has discovered truck driver whose voice rivals caruso He ought to be abIe to move hIs audiences.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

CT number of beautiful women than any city of ite size in tho country There waa wisdom in the lmita ton Of the sze An Juneau women are beautiful, and our size is fast taking care of ltself
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Government experts at the PanamaPaeifie Expo slton have constructed miionvolt electrical fogds polling machine
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

In dealing with the near eastern situation the AI- lies seem to have followed tine line of least assistance
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Great Britain Is gradually getting more and more men into the war in Europe Asquith said the other day that there are now 100000 British troops n the
 western battle line Besides this Great Britain has ar mics at GallipoH in Asia and serbia-makins total that has been estimated high 15ooooo This force is admitted by British statesmen, must be made ars- CT and constantly larger All the powers in the war are beginning to draw heavily upon their reserve strength bo,h for men. and money. The next year wih be far more exaustng than the last fifteen months have been and in all probabnip more costly in the loss of life as peu as in the expenditure of money and resources
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Our candidate for one Of those Carnegie medals ia Hon Henry p Fletcher who is willing Go be Ambassa- dor Go Mexico. (Coumbia S. c. state)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
sEcoNp HANp eoops

COME AND sEE the prices of our new and used heaters and stoves Have everything for stove repairs. --4 Front St. phone 278 1o-2s-ti
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

There goes one now" said ] Shoot quick, man Why don't you shoot?
 "si puifed a tranquil cloud from his lips, and said
 Do you think want to lose my job ?"- Chicago News.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Colonel Roosevelt Is scolding England for not doing her duty In the war Flo is about the most active of the Allies-Cst Louis Dispatch)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
rHg SURE AND QUICK WAY

And. by Che way there gre. besides game laws and regulations. other legisia- tive and departmental jokes inflicted upon
 Alaska. Like unto the game laws. these. too. are tolerated. where not ignored by the people rather than to make organized effort to bring about amendment.-( (Peters- burg Report)
 Why not ask Congress to strike the limitations rom our organic act and then we could arrange the game laws the school laws the tax laws and the other things complained Of ourselves through own Legislature? That would be the quick and to remedy most of our nls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Of course Greece is bound by relty to help Serbia but what is tre9ty nowadays-( Washington Post)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Millions for deiansei" has been taken the Pres dents motto for the coming session Of congesa (ch eago Heraldl
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

ws. were guessing we would say that there must be some returned immigrants from Missouri ip the kitchen cabinet ct Athens.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
Classified Advertisements
MONEY LOANED
MoNrY L0ANnn

on personal property. diamunds. jew. elry, notes and bonds All business strictly confidential J. Plant, broker and ieweler 6i Front St. 9-2-tf)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Recently compiled official statis. ties show that Ireland's decline in pop ulation has been arrested and that lit- eracy is rapidly dying out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
LOST and FOUND

WANTED-Gir to wait on table. Apply at Douglas Grill 5.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

The ladies' hats at tho Model always give satisfaction Mrs. A. Winn. ts
 Miss Charon's steam heated rooms. SlO and mp. s-2l-1m
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09

Tho Empire wln mae advertlolne contracts oubleci Go prooi Of large5, irculatlon of any newsnancr ln Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
TYPEWRITER SUPPLIES

We make our own typewriter sup. plies. Therefore they are the best that money can buy REMINGTON TYPEWRITER co. l9.l6m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-11-09
TYPEWRITERs AND REPAIRs

We always advance but never re. treat Machines sold on easy terms to suit customer. REMINGTON TYPE. WRITER co. 1O715