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The Washington times., 1916-01-05
THE MIDDLEMAN'S SIDE

In the light Of increasing informa-
tion about the simple laws of supply
and demand the old idea that the
middleman is a sort of swollen para
site, robbing the producer on one
hand and the consumer on the other,
has become somewhat modified. But
there still are persons who read their
monthly bills and then revile the
grocer, the druggist, the haber-
dasher, and the clothier, as the cause
of all their troubles. They change
their merchants, and when the cost
Of living is not reduced they prate
about "conspiracies" and "agree-
ments."
For such persons a paper read by
Herbert A. Smith, of the Forest
Service, before the Pan-American
Scientific Congress, would be whole
some fare. This paper contains, not
opinions, but results of studies of eff
forts at consumers organizations.
In the course Of DR.. Smith 3
study it became clear that the re-
taller, especially in a modern city,
is an economic necessity. They per-
form service which, so far, con-
sumers have not been able to per
form themselves, though they have
tried many times and many ways. He
states, Retailers profits are not ex-
orbitant. Competition generally
keeps them low"
In spite of this fact, he points out,
competition sometimes works against
the interests of buyers. That may
explode another theory, but theories
have habit Of going skyhooting
before careful studies of this sort.
Competition, it is obvious, in
creases overhead expenses for dis
tribution of products, just as surely
as combination may lead to excess
sive profits. But less obvious re-
suit of excessive competition, pointed
out by DR.. Smith, is the pursuit of
cheapness without regard for quail
jty." That is an effect every think
ing buyer must have felt though he
may not have apprehended it's cause.
Cooperation among consumers
may be possible. DR.. Smith thinks
it is. But there he enters the field
of opinion. Experience, he admits,
has not shown it to be thus far, even
over ten years efforts Of such or
ganizations as the Right Relation
ship League of Minnesota. Gener-
ally tke falling down of these ex-
periments is attributed to Gloss of
interest" or "laziness." Yet it might
Just as easily be that the consumers
in the long run, find it cheaper to
pay the middleman reasonable
profit for attending to details they
have not time to watch.
Producers have organized success,
! fully. 1t does not follow that con.
sumers may do the same thing, fol
producers are making a living by
producing, consumers may be toe
busy making living in other ways
to attend too closely to the marginal
losses in consuming.
The Washington times., 1916-01-05
Bedraggled Flag Waves Over Ma
tiOnal CapitOI.

To. the Editor Of THE TIMES:
While recently visiting the Capitol OF
the United states, I noticed a very
poor flag bedecking the building. THIS
struck me as being quite strange in
contrast to the Importance of tn"
building.
The emblem that waves o'cr the most
important building in America should
be prominent by its cleanliness, bright
ness and look inspiring.
Believing other citizens to be in sym
pathy with these views. am
WALTER Drummer.
January s. Milford. Del
The Washington times., 1916-01-05
To Hold Test Feb. 2.

The United States civil Service
Commission announces an open. com
pctitivc examination for physical la
bora tOrian for men only. TO be held on
February .. and also a competitive cX-
animation for seCond-class or assistant
steam engineer, scheduled to be held
on March 10.
The Washington times., 1916-01-05
LECTURES.

Burton Holmes Is TO give his rost-
poned series of illustrated Travelogucs
q, the National Theater Tuesday after
moons at 4:SO, in response to popular
request, beginning next Tuesday with
The Grand Canyon Of Arizona" Ow-
ing to the demands on Mr., Holmes
time in other cities he viii only in
Clude three subjects in his coming
series, IN" other two subjects being
January ~. The Panama Pacific TX
The Washington times., 1916-01-05
CASINO.

'Tena Rivers" a dramatization or
Mary J. Holmes famous novel; will
be next weeks attraction at the Ca
sino Theater, offered by the Han
players.
The Washington times., 1916-01-05
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TODAY

Meeting. Washington Society Of the Arch.-
oiogical institute OF America at Edison
Address. AN Evenings Journey. Anone tho
stars: John a. Brashear. before Washing
ton Society OF Engineers Memorial CONT
Lecture, Mrs. Clara Bewick Colby. Hotel ox-
ford, 4:45 p. IN.
Meeting Chevy Chase Citizens Association
ChSy Chase School. s D. m
Election OF officers. Anti-War League puh-
lie Library, p. m.
the Woman's Interdepominatio tionaI Missi,n.
ary Union. St Paul's English Lutheran
Church. 20 p. m:
No. Il, social: Osiris, No. 26 social; KinS
S solomon, No No. a. : M, NJ. M: Fast
SSIfi GSSm6is: Hs: So 4 F. & Royal Arch Chapters
Odd Felows-Iodses: Eastern. 10. and
OF the Grand Lodge; Federal city, No 70
KDsnIs snf rfendsRiRi ot No r. tns5aIa'icn
Equal. No. Il. installation 'N
Pythian sisters-Friendship Temple, No .
installation and initiation -
Meeting, ST. Martins Sodality ST Martin,s
Address. ':construcuve Peace" Miss Laura
Clay, OF Kentucky, Brighton Hotel 8 n m
Meeting. Jewish branch and Y p. s 7.
study class. su street northwest, : 80
Meeting. General Deputies Associatto, -, .,a
National Union. at headquarters 3 D. IN
Meeting. Capitol Hill Literary society at
home OF Mrs. laura b. Lawson, eos mir
teenth street northeast. y M
Northern conference - sSOriated Cha ri
ties, to discuss the .. n he Needs Of
the District Grover Cleveland School. s
y. m.
Amusements.
National--"kiCk In," 2:l6 and SIS % m
Belasco-"Omsr. the Tentmaker" 20 - m
Poll s-"Along Came Ruth" 2:l5 and s.I,
y. III. A
Keith s-Naudeville. 2:l5 and Sis d, M
Casino-"A Bachelors Honeymoon o..
and Sis d. IN. -'A
Gayety-Burlesque, Sis D. m
Loews Columpia-Photoplays lO2O -
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
COAL FROM ALASKA
lNew York Timesl

(New York TimeS)
 Now there is news from Alaska of more import ance to our people and possibly more interesting than the report about the work of Steanssons Can adian exploring expedition that sent to the Times from Nome last week by Dr. Anderson. He end ms associates are bringing to Seattle, with collection Of Eskimo folklore and cats cradle games, some spec mems of copper which they found But the copper de- posits are not in the United States Territory being situated little east of Alaska. and they have no commercial value because they are practically nac' cessible. We have abundance of copper m Alaska at places where it can easily be mined and shipped to our Pacific coast states which received $26OOOOOO worth of it last year And also have in Alaska an enormous quantity of coal The news we are going say something about relates to this coal and rail road
 very extensive Matanuska coal field was brought down by rail tidewater at Anchorage, distance of sey- entyone miles. on the 18th. This railroad is a new one that government has been building with money appropriated by Congress. When the Matanuska mines or deposits were reached last week the achieve nepts were celebrated with as much warmth of ap. precation as could be found in so cold country A party of enthusiastic citizens carried 10 the coal the little citys chamber of commerce. In this party were officers of the Engineering Commission which supervised construction of the railroad, and the Rev. Peter Trimble Rowe Bishop of Alaska. They saw the first tranoad of coal beginning it's journey to the port of Anchorage and ship
 This is good news for Alaska and for the people and industries of our Pacific Coast States There is no end of coal up there. The cost of coal in Oregon. Washington and California will be largely worth of copper canned salmon. furs, gold and silver from this great northern Territory which was bought in 1867 for only $72OO0O0 Hereafter much will be added for coal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
THE CONVICTION OF KRAUsE

The conviction of Edward Krause of first degree murder for staying and robbing James Plunkett Q Juneau pioneer. is matter for reorganization, and credit will be freely extended to United States Dis trict Attorney James A. Smiser and those who have worked under him in marshaling the evidence and presenting it the jury and to the un;linchng per formance of the jurors In fact the conduct of all the Krause is entirely creditabe the United States officials and the others who gathered the evidence.
 link by link until chain that will lead to the scaf. fold if last nights verdict stands the tests of the higher courts, was woyen-and it is credable to the citizeny that furnished the jurors and general moral support
 No one who has followed the evidence in the Krause cases escape the conviction that one Of the arch-criminals of the century was run to earth when the men who were sent on the trail oi Krause after the disappearance Of William Christie a little over year ago got in their work. Five times he has been placed trial for felonies since that time. and five convictions have resulted It is stated that facts that would sustain 32 further dictments-37 in ar-have been dug up by those who have conducted the investigations. If the theatre of the krause career had been on the Atlantic sea- board where the population is dense in the field of the newspapers Of national fame. there would not Se hamlet in the land where his face would not be fa- mliar to the people and where his name would not be linked wi;h those Of the fends of the ages With four murders and perhaps five traced to his hands and many other crimes. including robbery. forgery impersOnating an officer mpersonating his own murdered victims. and other diabocal acts. he will go down in the history Of Alaska as the worst of all her criminals-not excepting "Soapy" Smith
 It adds to the feeling of security in the North to realize that have the officials and the dsposi- tion to follow such criminal to the bitter end It is credtabe to Southeastern Alaska ctzenry that five jures have promptly and unhesitangy found yerdicts Of guilty after hearing the tales of crime In all the 50 men who have sat upon juries that have tried krause there has been not one with maudlin or un. balanced sympathies to prevent the irresistible and unerring march of justice The time has passed when men can murder and steal in the North with i'm punity.
 The Empire joints in the congratulations to all those who have had to do with the five convictions Of Edward Krause They have done a great deal to add to the stability of Alaskas political institu tions ane to the security of her society.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
WELCOME TO MIR. GRIGsBY

Southeastern Alaska will welcome the coming of George B. Grigsby-Alasza pioneer leading lawyer Of Nome former mayor of the Westernmost American municipality, idol of the people of Seward Peninsula and fine Alaska citizen. Mir. Grigsby. who ar rived in the capital city last night, will open his campaign in the First Division with a speech here tomorrow night at the Coliseum. where he will handle the issues of the campaign without gloves. He is said to be the best platform speaker in the Terri tory His personality is attractive. His ability un- disputed.
 Mir Grigsby is the candidate of the Democratic party for AttOneyGenera of the Territory of Alaska and he brings with him to this Division a reputation earned by hard work and retaining by unfailng in- tegrity of purpose. second to none in Alaska The voters Of Juneau should miss the opportunity to hear him. He will tell them many things that they should know. And. his standing in the Territory as former official citizen ard candidate for high office, enttle him to a hearing from those of all political parties
 The Coliseum should be filled to Overflowing Friday night
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
THE MALAMUTE
lSewnrd Gatewavl


 When we have lived for time in Alaska we pay little attention the extraordinary place occu' pied by the malamute in Alaskan life although the brute permeates almost every phase of It. He is to Alaska what the camel is to Arabia. He is indigenous to the soil of the Territory. He gives local colors to stories of Alaska kangaroo gives 1t to Australia and long ago Alaska would have probably enshrined him as it's national and only beloved emblem if he were only pretty enough and could conduct himself with anything approaching gentiltty
 It is impossible anywhere in the whole length and breadth of the Territory to get away from him. Touch at Petersburg Wrangel or Ketchikan for the first time coming north and you hear his chorus Steam down the Yukon river up the Takhini, the Panama any of them and the first intimation you receive that you are approaching village comes from the malamute answer to the steamer whistle Travel the trail and you either have him along your best friend or you must hide your bacon to modern town and he runs between your legs on the sidewalk.
 he is mans best friend He has made the gold discoveries and the consequent development of the to man The other side Of the Malamute' however, is that he is a treacherous wretch. Over and over again when he is travelling in packs he has taken human lives Near the city of Nome Q few years ago pack almost completely devoured boy in his ably threw the boy down first in play and then saw no harm in doing the rest. He is only dog.
 In nature he is just like the Territory and its Native inhabitants. For this reason he is worth studying. He is an uncultivated type of dog the Territory and the TerritOrys Natives uncuvated No three things in this world harmonize with such poetic perfection in their three different spheres as the wilder parts of Alaska especially near the mouth of the Yukon. and the Native and the Mala- mute. Each of them is possessed of an uncanny peace Of exterior and of latent and fatal ferCeness Nothing kill quickly as the wilderness when it becomes aroused and of the Maamutes and Ma tiyes the same holds true. The Malamute is not only indigeous to the land bat he is part of it. He grows naturally out of it as weeds grow out of lncultiyated ground Let us hope that as the coun. Try and its original inhabitants only need care to ! flourish the Malamute only needs the same to make lim an animal of which we might be proud.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

not reckoned sufficiently upon Texas me people down
 there are inclined to be proud and stand upon their constitutional rights, of which is to bear They have not been invading Mexico and the State has exhibited no ncapacity to hold it's people to an observance of the rights of Mexico Therefore Texas is very likely to inquire why strip of its territory 20 miles wide and as long the international boun- diary should be put under martial law. We fancy th9 inquiry will be difficult to answer
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

The Fairbanks Times, urging people to be Repub. licans, says the Republican party has been Alaska's good friend and that it is the party that is pledged to Alaska's welfare. So? The Republican National platform does not mention Alaska. Candidate Hughes devoted 20 words to the Territory in his Seattle speech and then to say only that he would like to see the Territory developed In the East Republican campaign orators are attacking the Wilson admins tration for it's extrayagance in building SS5OOo0oO railroad in the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

It should always be remembered that people make resources resources never make people although they lying latent in the earth but are what the people produce from the earth. Get the people and you can get everything the country has. Alaska might have 10 import certain articles every country has to import but she can export meat well as Argen- tina or Australia, timber as well as Norway, and
 thousand other commodities as well as other coun tries But Alaska will have new resources that we do not dream of if the people were only here to find them and develop them.-(Seward Gateway)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

Wickersham was a good Delegate probably ten years ago. But times are changing rapidly and Wick is as far behind the times as it is possible for him is derived the fact that the Territory needs new blood Suzer would be more popular in a Re. publican Congress and wield more influence in mat ters pertaining to the good of the Territory than would Wick, who is living in the dim and "musty" past. business administration calls for a business man at the head Of Territorial affairs Wickersham is not business man; he belongs to the old school of demagogic politicians. Sulzer has made a success of his business Q miner; Wickersham has made failure of his business as a politician Is it wise to continue to waste time in Congress by electng man who has nothing to commend him in the past but his faculty for making enemies?-(vadez Pros pector.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
WANTED-MlsoeIlaneOus
WHEN YOU ARE OUT on WOR

WHEN YOU AXE OUT OF WORK you are somewhat like a car which has jumped off the tracks. The ac- cident may not have impaired your usefulness in any way-but, like the car, that usefulness is hampered until you GET ON THE TRACK AGAIN. To find the new position to get into the forward-making ranks once more-advertise advertise con vincingly. frankly, consistently. EN- FIRE ADS HAVE THOUSANDS OF READERS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
Thoughtful Hubby.

My dear, I wouldn't lift that heavy tub. You might injure your back. Let me lift it."
 But you have on your new Palm Beach suit"
 Poor economy, my dear, to risk injuring a million dollar woman to save a S7 suit. (Kansas City Jour nal0
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
His Locality.

"Can you direct me to where I'll find a good plumber-one who nev- CT leaves his tools behind. does an hours work in exactly 60 minutes, and never leaves a leak after him?"
 "oh, yes, sir, can tell where you'll find one"
 Where is he"
 "ln our local cemetery."-(Balti- more American.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

MRS. ALICE sHERRoD, a gradu. ate of the celebrated Dorothy Adams
 School of Health and Beauty Gull ture, of New York City. is in the
 city for few weeks and is a guest lat the Gastineau hotel. Mrs. Sher- rod makes no charges for consulta- ton and can be seen between the hours of and p. m. Club and so. ciety ladies especially invited. o5,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
DISARMAMENT IN TEXAS

We imagine that the freebOrn citizens of Texas will read with considerable interest suggestion from New London Conn. that neutral zones. 30 miles wide each side of the border be established and patroed jointly by the troops of Mexico and the United States the inhabitants both sides to be dsarmed. It is said this suggestion from the Mexican commis- soners and if 1t does, we conclude that they have
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
FoR sALg-MIseeIIanoouo

WITH SOMETHING TO OFFER to an investor-some proposition which will stand the fire test of analysis-you can make classified advertising your broker in securing needed capital.-EMPIRE ADS have THOUSANDS OF READERS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

Fumed Oak dining set, bed room set, kitchen dishes. utensils, SIS. 4th st.. -(o-5-tf)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

Democrats should not fail to attend the meeting of the Juneau Democratic Club tonight Those who attend will have an opportunity to meet MT Grigsby the party nominee for Attorney-GeneraL
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

$S5O.OO UPRIGHT PIANO for sale. Price $1S5. Cash buys it, and it is a snap. Call at McKanna &Sheldon's Second Hand Store F Third and Gold Juneau. o.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
FURNISHED ROOMS

FOR RENT - Nicely furnished rooms reasonable. Mrs. II. P. Han son, 8th and Calhoun, above Cover nor's House. o6.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

Save Friday night for the Grigsby rally-at the Coliseum-u will be free to all
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

TWO IN oNE-The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute or the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

Dry Cleaning, sponeIng and Press- Ing of clothes for men and women. Price Reasonable. | will call for and deliver. Repairing.
 JOHN ToRVlNEN, 1t2 Franklin St. Phone 252.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
TURKISH BATHS

HILLSIDE BATH HoUsE-Turkish Needle, Steam, shower and tub baths. Dry and steam heat. 218 Front st Phone 1e3. 11.1S-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

FOR SALE One 5-horse power Pelton water wheel.-Cheap for cash. Vampire. S2Otf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
WHY ARE ADS IMPORTANT
 TO WOMEN

The woman who studies the ads never fails to make a dollar buy a dollars worth of any commodity whatever. And, often, she makes 1t buy more than that.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
FOB sALE-EFElciENcY

FOR SALE-Correspondence schol. arshlp. Efficiency never goes beg. ging. The person who can 10 posi- lively and thoroughly something that is useful is always in demand. AID. DRESS SCHOLARSHIP. Emp.re. tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

Home-cooked meals, sSO per mo-, also rooms, over Juneau Liquor Co. mi.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

FOR SALE-Good payable room ing house; low rent; center of busi- ness district Will give lease. Have business elsewhere. Owner Empire.
 -(Octo)-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05
PALM READING
FOUND

FoUND-at A. B. Dance Hall. gold handled umbrella and at tank, gold bracelet stick pin and other miscellaneous jewelry. Can be had by proving property and paying for ad. o6.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-05

TIE best ~ay to Aeso a 'sosos is ( ferSA. k.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-19
WHY THAT LAME BACK?

That morning lameness-those sharp
pains when bending or lifting, make
work burden and rest impossible.
Dom It be handicapped by bad back
look to your kidneys. You will make
no mistake by following this Blackfoot
residents example.
Walter S. Callister, R. F. D. No. l,
Blackfoot, says: ''The endorsement
gave Doan s Kidney Pills in October,
1907, still holds good. One whole sum.
mer 1 was afflicted with a constant
dull pain across my right kidney and
side. 1t continued to grow worse and I
became practically helpless. In short
time Doan's Kidney Pills cured me-
Price 80 cetns, at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for kidney remcdy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
cured Mr.. Callister. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-19

neighbors-a modern Robinson Crusoe,
a hermit.
Honestly, now, don t about nine
tenths of the enjoyment of life come
either directly or indirectly from your
neighbors! They certainly do.
Well, now, are you doing your part
as a neighbor! Remember, your neigh
Dor needs neighbor as badly as you
do-and you are he. Are you doing your
full part to pass along the little acts of
neighborliness and kindness that are
extended to you? Or, are you like the
sponge, absorb until you are full and
never give up until you are squeezed!
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-10-19
Don't forget the Clothing
Sale mems and boys, at
Biethan's.
NOTICE


Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned will sell at public auction
for cash to the highest bidder, in ac
cordance with the estray law, at the
Beasley ranch; known as Glendale
Farm, situated about two and three.
fourths miles northwest of Blackfoot,
Bingham county, Idaho, at 10 o'clock
a. M, on the 21st day of November,
1916, the following described estray
horses now in possession of Orla Beas-
ley, towit:
One black gelding, II years old,
strip in forehead, scar above left eye,
weight about 1850 pounds, unbranded.
Also one brown gelding, over years
old, white left hind foot, branded bar
30 ON left shoulder
A. H. SIMMONS,
publications. Sheriff.
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