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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-31

The Skagway Commercial Clut has resumed active work for tho summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-31

T. D. Pautullo. former Yukon man. has been slated for minister of Public Works of British Columbia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-31

P. J. Rickert, past worthy presi- dent of the Fairbanks Eagles, has been presented with a watch as ap- preciation of his work for the order.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-31

A report has reached Juneau that Fred Jorgenson and Leon Kellum' have struck pay dirt, on the second tier. on Liyengood creek. in the Tolo- vana.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-31

F. J. Hoy is preparing a directory of Ketchikan at that city.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
FROM GIRLHOOD TO OLD
AGE WOMEN ARE HELPED

At the first symptoms of any de-
rangement of the feminine organism
at any period of life the one safe. really
helpful remedy is DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription for every conceivable all.
ment and disease of a womanly nature.
1t is a woman's temperance medicine
and It's ingredients are published on
wrapper.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
a true friend to women in times OF
trial and at times Of pain when tho
organs are not performing their func-
tions. For headache. backache. hot
flashes. catarrhal conditions. bearing
down sensations. mental depression.
dizziness. fainting spells. women
should never fail to take this tried and
true women's medicine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
STATECAPITCL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
TAX ON FOREIGN COMPANIES.
Supreme Court Holds State Has Right
to Assess Two Cents Per $1,000
on Capital stock.

Denver.-The burden of proving
lawful possession of game in Colora-
do rests upon the possessor and not
upon the state, according to a deci-
sion handed down by the Supreme
Court The decision is considered OF
the utmost importance. inasmuch as
1t reversed verdict of the District
Court of Mesa county which, If allowed
to stand. virtually would have rem.
dered impracticable the enforcement
of the game laws of the state.
The Supreme Court also upheld the
right Of the state to impose flat tax
upon foreign corporations in Colorado
engaged in Il Estate business. The
litigation dates back to the admins.
tration of James Cowie as secretary
of state when the Colorado & South.
ern refused to pay flat tax Of 4 cents
per 81 900 OF its capitalization, claim.
ing among other things that 1t was
exempt from such tax because en-
gagged in interstate business. In max
Ing its finding the Supreme Court up
held the question of states rights as
applied to taxation.
There must be a limit and a line
drawn somewhere concerning the
question of interference with Inter-
state Commerce by way of taxation.
IL government by states is to con-
tinue," says the decision.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18

to me at times. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills re-
stored me to health and want to thank
you for the good they have done me. I
have had quite Fit Of trouble and
worry but 1t does not affect my youth
full looks. My friends say Why do you
look 30 young and well7' owe It all
to tho Lydia E. Pinkham remedies."
Mrs. RoBT. SroPIEL, Moore Avenue.
Washington Park. Illinois.
We wish every woman who suffers
from female troubles, nervousness,
backache or the blues could see the let
ters written by women made well by Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If you have any symptom about which
you would like to know write to tho
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for helpful advice given FREQ Of
charge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
STOMACH MISERY
GAS, INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin" fixes sick,
sour, gassy stomachs in
five minutes.

Time It! In five minutes all stomach
distress will go. No indigestion, heart
burn. sourness or belching of gas. acid.
or eructations of undigested food. no
dizziness. bloating. or foul breath.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in regulating upset stomachs.
1t is the surest. quickest and most GER
tain indigestion remedy in the whole
world. and besides it is harmless.
Please for your sake. get a large
fifty-cent case of Pape's Diapepsin
from any store and put your stomach
right. Don't keep on being miserable
life is too short-you are not here
long, SO make your stay agreeable.
Eat what you like and digest It: en-
Joy it, without dread Of rebellion in
the stomach.
Pape's Diapepsin belongs in your
home anyway. Should one of the fam
lily eat something which doesn't agree
with them. or in case of an attack of
Indigestion, dyspepsia. gastritis or
stomach arrangement at daytime or
during the night, it is handy to give
the quickest relief known. Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
IS CHILD CROSS,
FEvER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue is
coated, give "CaIifornia
Syrup of FIGS"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels SO nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels. and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick, feverish. don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad.
system full of cold, has sore throat.
stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Mother! See If tongue is coated. then
give a teaspoonful of california
Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all
the constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the sys-
TEN, and you have well child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because 1t is perfectly
harmless; children love 1t, and 1t new
er fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for 5o-cent bottle
of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies. children
of all ages and for grown.ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
TEUToNs TO SINK ARMED SHIPS
Notice Given That Merchantmen Car
ryina Guns VIII Be Treated as
Warships.

Germany and Austria-Hungary have
notified the United States and nthei
neutral nations that beginning Marcl
1 they will regard all merchant YES
sells carrying guns in the same olasi
as warships and that they will be at
tackled in the same way. without any
obligation to give warning to crew Oh
passengers. The United States, OF
the strength of this statement eoor
will issue warning to american citi
zens that they will not be protected
by their government II they take pas
sage on such armed vessels, which, ir
the eyes of the United States govern
ment, would be equivalent to taking
passage on an armed cruiser of one o.
the belligerents.
The action of the Teutonic powers
is believed to have grown out or the
recent general note by Secretary OF
State Lansing to all the belligerents,
proposing new set of rules to govern
warfare on the sea.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
SWAMP ROOT FOR
kidney DISEASES

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a remedy for
diseases of the Kidneys, liver and bladder.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp.Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of even the most distress.
ing cases. Swamp-Root, physicians pre-
scription for special diseases, makes friends
quickly because its mild and immediate ef-
feet is soon realized in most cases. It il
: gentle, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all drug
stores in bottles of two sizes-fifty cents
and one dollar.
However, If you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
ample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Five s,ayers Face ealIows.

With two legal executions set for
the next two weeks, the Supreme
Court within the ensuing month will
pass on the applications for new trials
made in behalf of three other men un-
der sentence of death. The number
OF persons over whom the death PEN
atty is now hanging in Colorado is
said to be the largest at given time
in the history OF the state. Oscar
Cook, sentenced from Denver. is con-
demned to die the week OF Feb. 20.
Unless the Supreme Court again
takes action in his case. James G.
Bulger, also sentenced from Denver,
will go to the gallows during the
week of Feb. 81. Arguments for a re-
trial OF the murder charge against
John Jones were made in the Su-
preme Court. Jones, negro, is un-
der sentence of death for the Staying
Of Bail Merndon, crippled sheep
herder. in Moffat county. Sept. IA,
1913. Arguments for a new trial for
Tony Perry. found guilty of the muir.
der OF Steve KojuIlraff in Boulder
county and sentenced to be hanged.
have been heard. The case of John
Oldham, a Routt county rancher, will
be heard next month. Oldham. who
was twice tried for his sanity and de-
clared to be sane, was convicted OF
murder and given the death penalty
by n Jury in the District Court OF
Routt county.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
BOYS, II TO 18,
TO FIGHT FOR US.
AMERICAN JUNIOR GUARD WOULD
BECOME LAST LINE OF RE-
SERVE FORCES.
SCALE OF ANNUAL PAY
NATIONAL GUARD PROPOSAL FOR
LIBERALIZATION. OF STATE
TROOPS BEFORE CONGRESS.
Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-The proposals of the
National Guard Association for fed
eraliza ZION of the state troops were
before the military committees OF
Congress- in the form Of a bill drafted
by representatives of the association,
at the request of the Senate commit,
tee.
The regulations contemplated are
given force by a provision limiting
participation in the federal pay fea-
ture to officers, men or organizations
complying with certain specified re
Quirements.
The scale of annual pay proposed Ii
as follows: Major generals, $500; brig
adiers, $500; colonels. 5000; lieutenant
colonels, $3.50; majors, s525; captains,
$500; fist lieutenants. $500; second
lieutenants, $3.50.
Unlisted men would be paid on the
basis of % per cent of the pay rates
of the regular army, private receiv'
ing approximately $45 q year.
The maximum number OF troops
provided for by the bill is 500 for each
congressional district or total peace
strength of approximately 100000, an
increase of 10000 over the present
strength of the national guard. They
would form a separate branch of the
regular army in time of war when
called into the federal service. The
act would take effect July 1, 1916.
The bill provides also for organiza
ton of Junior guard. composed OF
boys between 12 and 18, available for
active service when other classes OF
militia had been called out. The ju'
niors would be divided into two
classes-cadets. or those of 15 and
above, and cadets of the second class
those less than Is.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
u. 6. Population is 1o1,aos, ,s,5.

Washington. - Census Bureau ex-
perts estimated that the population
of the United States January l was
1O1 ,2OS,315, and that by July 1 it
would be 1O2, ,Ot7.302. July last year
they figured the population at 100,-
S99, ,31S. Western states have led in
growth. Washington heading the list.
with Oklahoma, Nevada, North Da-
kota and New Mexico following. in the
order named The bureaus estimates
are based on the rate of increase be-
tween the 1900 and 1910 censuses.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Duly Cautious.

The street car was crowded, and a
gentleman with kindly wrinkles in
his eyes took five-year old Tom upon
his lap.
This will be better than standing.
won't 1t. my boy?" he suggested.
"Uh. huh," Tom replied without en-
thusiasm. He had rather enjoyed
lurching about the aisle. Just like his
father.
But you want to be careful that
don't pick your pocket" the gentle
man cautioned in a phisper.
Cant" Tom retorted, his voice
somewhat mufiled, soon as l saw you
looking at me I put my penny in my
mouth. Judge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Defense Measures to Be Passed.

Washington. - Republicans of the
aouse military committee assured
President Wilson Thursday that a
strong army increase bill drafted in
non partisan spirit and accom-
plishing all the main objects sought
~ the war department plan would
oe on the House calendar within
.hree weeks at most. They told
lim, however. that the committee
practically was unanimously opposed
the departments continental
army scheme.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Stranger to Elevators.

Mrs. Brown is very stout, but she is
also most considerate about other peo-
pie.
The other day she went into a large
hotel to call on a friend. The clerk
sent her to the lift. There small
boy opened the door for her.
Are you going up, ma'am?" he
asked, politely.
Mrs. Brown eyed his slender figure
and thought of her own ample pro-
portions.
"Yes. am. my boy" she answered,
with kindly smile. "But goodness
me. a little fellow like you can't pull
me up in that thing!"-Unidentified
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Commission Renders Decision.

Denver.-The Industrial Commission
made n decision holding that the
workmen's compensation law has ex-
tra-territorial effect; that is, that n
Colorado workman who goes into
another state to do some work there
for his Colorado employer is covered
by the compensation law in that state
lust as he is covered by 1t while
working in Colorado. The decision
was made in the case of the widow
of Chas. E. Lynch. the husband being
killed in Wyoming. New York and
California are among the states that
had previously held in conformity
with the Colorado decision.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
New system Adds to States Fees.

A new system established by Secre
tary OF State John E. Ramer for the
collection of corporation taxes and
other revenues of the office last
partment. A total of s23.477.42 was
collected by the office during the
month as against sS,46s.27 in Jan
uary. 1915, and $11,209.75 in January
1914. The mailing of return envel
opes to all corporations in the state
and the Inauguration Of other i'm
proved practices facilitated collec
tons to the extent of nIaking a gaiI
of nearly 200 per cent over the reve
nue. Of the corresponding month OF
the year before. and more than 10f
per cent over January Of 1914.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
improvements In Hawaii.

The territory of Hawaii now has in
hand reclamation works that will cost
about 100000, with several other pro-
jects In contemplation. At Honolulu
strip of land half mile wide. start
ing near the wharves and extending
for about three miles along the shore.
is being put in sanitary condition. An
other project well under way. known
as the Waiolama reclamation project.
will improve the water front OF Hilo.
on the Island of Hawaii.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
WHEN KIDNEYS ACT BAD
TAKE GLASS OF SALTS
Eat Less Meat II Kidneys Hurt or You
Have eaekaehe or Bladder Misery
Meat Forms Uric Acid.

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make mistake by flush.
ing the kidneys occasionally, says a
well-known authority. Meat forms
uric acid which clogs the kidney pores
SO they sluggishly filter or strain only
part of the waste and poisons from
the blood. then you get sick. Nearly
all rheumatism, headaches. liver trou-
BILE. nervousness, constipation. dizzi-
ness, sleeplessness, bladder disorders
come from sluggish kidneys.
The moment you feel a dull ache in
the kidneys or your back hurts, or If
the urine is cloudy. offensive, full Of
sediment. irregular of passage or at
tended by a sensation Of scalding. get
about four ounces of Jad Salts from
any reliable pharmacy and take a
tablespoonful in a glass of water be-
fore breakfast for a few days and your
kidneys will then act fine. This IA
nous salts is made from the acid of
grapes and lemon juice, combined with
lithia and has been used for genera
tions to flush clogged kidneys and
stimulate them to activity, also to neu.
tralize the acids in urine SO It no
longer causes irritation, thus ending
bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and cannot
injure: makes a delightful efferves-
cent lithia-water drink which all reg
ular meat eaters should take now and
then to keep the kidneys clean and
the blood pure, thereby avoiding se-
rious kidney complications.-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
euIIetproof Textile Invented.

The Rome Corriere del Polessina an
nounces an invention by the curate of
Ariano consisting of an imperforable
textile fabric. Numerous rifle and re-
volver shots have been fired at the
material from distance of few
yards without penetrating It,. The
projectiles are said to have fallen
without leaving a trace on the fabric.
The cure will offer his invention To
the government.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Attorney General Is State Lawyer.

State officials and departments
nave no right to employ private coun.
sci or incur legal debts, except
through the legal department of the
state, unless in certain cases pro-
sided for by the constitution. accord
ng to an opinion from Attorney Cen
.ral Farrar The opinion was written
n regard to a voucher drawn in the
name of Frank Mclaughlin for serv-
,ces rendered the State Game and
Fish Department.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
! owe
MY, HEALTH
To Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.
Washington Park, Ill.-"I am the
mother of four children and have suf-

fered with female
trouble, backache,
nervous spells and
the blues. My chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make me 30 nervous
I could just tear
everything to pieces
and I would ache all
over and feel SO sick
that / would not
want anyone to talk
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Get. Share From Liquor Receipts.

The secretary of states depart.
ment received s11.15 from four diff.
ferent counties as its share of the
tees paid for bringing in liquor from
other states. Routt county. with
'orty-two deliveries, sent in s5.SS;
Summit county, with twelve deliv-
cries, sent in S1.5O; Rio Grande coun-
ty, 81. 80, and Alamosa, s1.S7.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Might Better Have Said Nothing.

Might Better Have Said Nothing.
Judge-Prisoner at the bar. have
you anything to say for yourself?
Prisoner-Yes. MUD: I admits I'm
a vagabon' and a thief; but yer ought
er be VERY thankful I'm here and let
me orf lightly.
Judge-How do you make that out?
Prisoner-Well, suppose we blokes
went on strike and turned honest,
what would yer ludship and sich as
you do fur a livin'?''
Judge severely)-Um-five years
penal ervitude.-London Mail.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

small box OF Barbo Compound, and 4 OF. Of
glycerine Apply to the hair twice q week
until II becomes the desired shade. Any drug
gist can put this up or you can mix 1t At
darken streaked, fnded gray hair. and re-
moves dandruff. It Is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not color the scalp, Is not sticky or
gressy. and does not rub oh.-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Republican Convention, Pueblo, May 2,

Denver.-At a meeting of the Re-
publican state central committee in
Denver dates for the district meet
ings and the state conference of the
party for the selection of delegates to
the Republican national convention in
Chicago during June were set. The
state session for selection of four
delegates and four alternates at large
will be held at Pueblo. May 2. The
First congressional district meeting
will be held at Colorado Springs
Nav l. The Third and Fourth dis
trict conference will be at Pueblo
May 2. Each district will select two
delegates and two alternates.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
PREPAREDNESS
TO Fortlfy Tho System Against Grip

when Grip Is prevalent LAXATIVE BRoMo
0UININE should be taken. as this combination
Of Ouinine with other Ingredients, destroys
germs. acts as a Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps tho system in condition to Withstand
Colds. Grip and Influenza There Is only one
"BRoMo 0UININE." 3. W. GROVES sig
uature on boz. asc,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
BULGARIA TO QUIT WAR
Has Made Overtures for Separate
Peace to the Entente Powers
Germans Take Trenches In
Champagne.

London, Feb. 15.-The Exchange
Telegraph Company received the fol-
lowing dispatch Sunday from Ath-
ems:
ut Is confirmed in entente circles
that Bulgaria has made overtures for
a separate peace to the entente pow
ers."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18

Expunge the accounts of mans in
humanity to man from the worlds his
tory, and small volume would con.
tain the rest.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
After the Eiopement

After the Eiopement.
She-I am telegraphing to papa ask
ing forgiveness.
He (broke)-Better make 1t for
giveness and funds"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
OF Course No,

OF Course Not.
Jaggs-I was painting the town red
last night.
Waggs-I'll bet you didn't use wa
ter-colors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
Didn't Show.

Teacher-Your pen-wiper has never
been used at all.
Tommy know. ma'am. You see.
I've been wearing a black coat
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18

London.-The Germans are fiercely
attacking the French positions in the
Artois section as well as in Cham
payne. In the latter district Berlin
reports the capture of a front of 700
yards, while the French admit that
the Germans have gained footing in
some OF their advanced trenches near
the Tahure-Somme-Py road. Hand
grenade battles continued without in
over the portion of the
trenches to the east of Maison de
Champagne which the French occu-
pied Friday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18

Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets
A guaranteed remedy for Colds and
La Grippe Price Csc of your druggist
It's good. Take nothing else.-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18

A slip OF the tongue is often more
serious than slip of the foot.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18

BE happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18

NOTE:-when your kidneys get
sluggish and clog. you suffer from
backache, sick-headache. dizzy spells.
or the twinges and pains Of lumbago,
rheumatism and gout. "Anuric" is the
most powerful agent in dissolving
uric acid, as hot water melts sugar.
Ask the druggist for "Anuric," put
up by Dr. Pierce, in 50-cent packages.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18

The British steamship Springwell
has been sunk in the Mediterranean
while on her way from London to
Calcutta. A Reuter- dispatch to Malta
says she was torpedoed without warn
ing. The officers and crew, number
ing seventy-three. were picked up
and landed at Malta.
Lloyds reports that the British
steamship Cedarwood has been sunk
Two members of her crew were
saved.
On the Black sea Russian torpedo
boat destroyers have sunk additional
Turkish sailing vessels and have de-
stroyed bridges and depots ashore.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-02-18
New Strength for Lame Backs
and Worn-out Conditions

Dear Mr.. Editor:
/ suffered from lame back and a
tired. worn-out feeling. Was unable to
stand erect and scarcely able to get
around. It would usually come on at
first with crick in small Of my back.
I took Anuric Tablets and my back
commenced to get better. ! did not
have to walk doubled over as 1 did
before using the "Anuric." 1t is the
best remedy I have ever taken for
what 1t is intended to relieve.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-13
Local Laconics.

The regent burglaries in Westerly and Pawcatuck are not yet solved.
 The dahIias here and hereabouts Frost.
 Several from Westerly are plan ming to attend the big dairy meet in Springfield. Mass.
 The Third district court, Judge Odi- yer H. Williams, comes in at Vest erly this morning.
 The Westerly band will give a con- plimentary concert in Wilcox park on Sunday afternoon.
 Nothing doing in the political ban her raising line in Westerly, Rhode Islands stronghold of repu blicanism.
 Walter Snyder of the Veach store, is on a two weeks vacation. which he will spend in New York and New Jer- sey.
 Mrs. J. Edward King and her grand daughter. Miss Lillian Peep of Chi cago, are guests of MT. and Mrs. John B. Brown.
 MT. and Mrs Horace Denison, of Los Angeles. Caltf.. are guests of pr. and Mrs. William 1angworthy at Watch HiM.
 Forty three cottages are still occu- pied at Watch Hill. the largest num- Der that ever remained open so long so long after the close of the season.
 The town of aStonington has remov- ed the unsfghtly and useless iron fence from the bridge over the Pawcatuck river, which connects Broad and West Broad streets, and Is having grano-