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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-29

"The Absentee" a play said by many to be the best of it's king since "Everywoman" will be an ear ly attraction at the Dream. Wah- meta Hanson and Robert Edeson will be the two leading characters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-29

Baseball practice is on. Yester- sers were on the diamond and held a good work out. Tonight the Per severance players will hold forth on the Juneau grounds and tomor- row afteroon the Juneau boys will again be batting the ball over the lot. On Saturday afternoon the city prisoners will be taken to the park and will spend the day putting the grounds in excellent shape for the games which will be played on Sun day before the Fourth.
 Gunboat Smith is thinking of going to Spain to fight Jack Johnson. In Spain they think the Gunner is a bullfighter.
 Wonder if Fay King. Bat Nelsons divorced wife, meant to be sarcastic when on his birthday as he was sick in bed. she wired Bat and wished him many returns of the day
 Milburn Saylor. the Indianapolis boxer. went down to defeat the other night at the hands of Harry Pierce Of Brooklyn in the feature ten-round bout at the Broadway Sporting Club of Brooklyn. But. although beaten. Saylor was by no means disgraced. for he aroused the admiration of the crowd by his in- domitable courage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
SILL DOES the Debating.
Faithful Stenographer Had One Stipu'
Iation to Make on Receiving
Proposal Of Marriage.

Miss DeClique." said her employer,
you have been, a faithful worker dur
ing the. last year and believe you will
make some man good wife, May !
hope to claim you as sucl1?"
'Mr. Oldboy,'' replied the biue-eyed
blonde, Il appreciate your kindness in
making me this offer, but before ac-
cepting it / wish to say one word. AS
your stenographer it has been your
privilege to dictate to me, but if be
come your wife shall reserve the
right to do all the debating myself
and"
Pardon me for interrupting you,'
said the old man, but further words
are unnecessary You win continue in
your present position, Miss DeClique
and.I win add an extra dollar to youl
weekly salary, which will enable YOU
to drown in ice cream soda any hopes
that my words may have raised"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
WOULD OPEN JEWELRY STORE
Household Freight-Payer Tells His
Better Half of Fairy Tale Related
by Grandmother.

The tea things had been cleared
away and the household freigkt-payer
was trying to read the evening paper
while his better half busted herself
with some fancy work, and at the
same time endeavored to interest him
in the neighborhood gossip.
"Cordelia," said he, glancing up from
his paper, did you ever hear the story
of the precious gems?"
Why, no." she replied. What is
it?"
ITS an old fairy legend that my
grandmother told me when was a
boy" he continued, about woman
from whose lips there fell either dia-
mond or ruby every time she spoke
a word"
Well, go on" said his wifes
That's all there is of it, Cordelia, :
he replied. But was just thinking ii
such things happened nowadays I'd
open a wholesale jewelry store the
first thing in the morning"
Then for thirteen consecutive sec
onds silence reigned supreme.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Hopes Women viii
Adopt This Habit
AS Well AS Men
Glass of hot water each morn
ing helps US look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

Happy, bright, alert vigorous and
vivacious good clear skin; q nat
ural, rosy complexion and freedom
from illness are assured only by clean,
healthy blood. II only every woman
and likewise every man could realize
the wonders Of drinking phosphated
hot water each morning, what graf
flying change would take place.
Instead of the thousands Of sickiy,
anaemic-loOking men, women and
girls with pasty or muddy complex
ions; instead OF the multitudes of
nerve wrecks" srundoWns," brain
Tags and pessimists we should see d
virile, optimistic throng Of rosy.
checked people everywhere.
An inside bath is had by drinking,
each morning before breakfast, glass
Of real hot water with q teaspoonful
of limestone phosphate in it to wash
from the stomach, liver, kidneys and
ten yards Of bowels the previous days
indigestible waste, sour lamentations
and poisons, thus cleansing, sweeten-
ing and freshening the entire alimen-
tary canal before putting more food
into the stomach
Those subject to sick headache, bill
iousness, nasty breath, rheumatism,
colds; and particularly those who
have a pallid, sallow complexion and
who are constipated very often, are
urged to obtain quarter pound Of
limestone phosphate from any drug
gist or at the store which will cost
but a. trifle but is sufficient to demon
Etrate the quick and remarkable
change in both health and appearance
awaiting those who practice internal
sanitation. We must remember that
inside cleanliness is more important
than outside, because the skin does
not absorb impurities to contaminate
the blood, while the pores in the thir.
ty feet Of bowels do.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Money talks.

Times are a tritie hard in the Cot
ton Belt just now and money is lit
tie scarce Evidently Uncle Ephraim
thinks so, for he came up to his sup
ply merchant the other day and said
'Marse John, times is tighter than
is ever seen 'em before. Do you
know, Marse John, / can't get no
money at all? No, sir, can't get
nuthin.! can't even get hold Of a
nickel Do you know, Marse John.
hit actually looks like III have to go
to preachin' in order to make a Twin
/ done it once and l amt too good
to do it again! . Saturday Evening
Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
LIS JOB.

There was once rich but very
mean old lady who paid her servants
as little as possible. and kept very
few.
One of her staff was a thin, very
misunderstanding lad of twelve. who
answered the door, did the knives and
the windows. waited at table. welded
the garden, washed the poodle and
had the rest of the time to himself
One visitor asked him:
Well, my boy, and what do you
do here?"
Il do a butler and gardener out of
a job!" snapped the lad. sourly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
He Was TOO Candid.

There is a Cleveland man whose
business often takes him to New York.
He doesn't stay long two days at the
most but it seems long to his wife.
And the other day his wife kicked.
My dear she said, the next time
you go to New York want you to
take me along"
you wouldn't have a good time. Z
he answered.
why wouldn't have good timer"
Because you have such jealous
disposition"
The next time she's going if she has
to travel on different car Cleve-
land Plaindealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

during many years Of experimentation
has discovered a new remedy which
is thirty-seven times more powerful
than lithia in removing uric acid from
the system. If you are suffering from
backache or the pains of rheumatism,
go to your best druggist and ask for
a so cent box OF "Anuric' put up by
Doctor Pierce. or send 10c for large
trial pck'g. DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription for weak women and DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
for the blood have been favorably
known for the past forty years and
more. They are standard remedies
to-day-as well as Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets for the liver and
bowels. You can have sample Of any
one Of these remedies by writing DR..
Pierce. and sending l0c for trial pack
age.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
a MARTYR.

"Your family must be very fond OF
oysters"
you don't think I'm ordering oys-
tiers by the bushel because we like
them, do you? I'm the only one in
the family who can eat them at all"
Then what do you want with so
many?'
Il don't want them. My wife
wants the shells to make roadway
from the r'dewalk to the garage"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
An Advantaoe.

What are your qualifications for
the position you seek?" asked the
eminent official.
Il don't know anything about the
job replied the confident candidate.
That doesn't constitute qualifica-
ton"
Maybe not exactly. But when you
get ready to proceed with reforms,
it makes me easier to get on with
because haven't any prejudices to
overcome"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
No Wonder.

"Gadson tells me he never has any
trouble with Mrs. Gadson when he gets
home late"
Lucky fellow! How does he man
age?"
HE carries her a big bunch of flow
ers."
"Umph! I tried that once, but it
didn't work"
What was the matter?"
Il handed the flowers to my wife
upside down and she noticed immedi-
ately that there was something wrong
with me-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Two kickers.

What do you suppose that little
long eared donkey did when l kissed
him on the nose?" said the sweet
young thing.
II surely don't know" replied the
young man with the pink spats.
HE kicked"
did you only kiss him once?"
YES
We'll, don't blame him. I'd kick,
too, if you only kissed me once"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
a PainfuI Memnrvl.

Mrs. Naggs summoned her late hus
band from the spirit world last night
Went to spiritualiistic medium. YOU
know"
What did she want to talk to him
about?'
"She wanted to know if he still
thought of her"
"She might have known that he
does. No man can forget a woman
like Mrs. Naggs in the short time
Naggs has been dead"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Told hv streaks.
overcome.

do you know what that town was
we passed through a few minutes
ago?" asked the driver of the fast au-
tomobile as they flew through space.
No. was the reply of his compan.
ion; ut looked like yellow streak
to me-
You're right; it was St. Louis
Now what's this town we're going
through"
This looks like red streak
Right you are! Chicago!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
ThouuhtfuI and Kind.

Il hate to think of parting with my
daughter said Mr.. Scadsworth.
IF there is one trait Of mine that
feel proud of, it is my reluctance to
cause other people unhappiness, re-
piled the sutton.
'Er yes? 2"
@And rather than separate you from
your daughter, sir, we win gladly fore
go our plans for little bungalow and
make our home with you"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Seems Reasonable.

Il put all the money had on Happy
Boy and the beast didn't even show!"
walled Mr.. Sportkins.
Is Happy Boy horse?" queried
Mrs. Sportkins.
Certainly, ma'am."
@And he didn't show, you say?"
Didn't you just hear me say it,"
well, if the horse didn't put in an
appearance, / should think you could
get your money back"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
A MARTYR.

when we were married you said
there was nothing you wouldn't do
for me-" said the spoiled darling.
well, my dear answered her hus-
band, patiently, Il was thinking the
matter over the other day, and it
seemed to me there was nothing you
hadn't asked me to do for you. but if
there is any little thing in your mind
you haven't mentioned yet, speak and
will do the best / can"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Consideration.

How is your boy Josh getting on
at college?"
First rate" replied Farmer Corn
tossel. HE writes long letters about
how well he's dom in his studies.
do you really think he is a good
scholar"
I've my doubts. But, anyhow. his
dispositions improvin' His letters
show he's tryin to be considerate an
avoid hurtin' our feelin's."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Faithful in Death.

IAN his life Dobbs was great
booster of his home town"
IAN admirable character, no doubt. !"
"And he kept it up after he died.
You're joking"
Not at all. He made arrangements
for his funeral some years before he
passed away and on his to- stone, fol-
lowing the usual epitaph ehiseled.
Next to heaven, there is Is place like
Chiggersville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
ALWAYS LOOK YOUR BEST
AS to Your Hair and Skin by Using
Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant, >super-creamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity and beauty
of the skin under conditions which, if
neglected, tend to produce state of
irritation and Disagreement.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L.
Boston. Sold eyerywhere-Adv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
incomplete comprehensIon.

"A great many people talk about
things they don't understand"
"Of course" replied Miss Cayenne;
'if we all thoroughly understood
everything it is considered necessary
to talk about, we should all be i'm
moderately wise and sometimes
rather impolite."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
But viii They "stick"?

1t is said that an organization of
women in Japan numbers 10000 mem
bers, who have sworn never to marry
unless their prospective husbands
agree to support a movement for OBJ
tanning for them equal treatment with
men and an improved economic posi-
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

Thousands of Men and Women Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect 1t.

ing increase and remarkable prevaleney
of kidney disease. While kidney dis.
orders are among the most common dis
eases that prevail, they are almost the
last recognized by patients. zOA0 usually
content themselves NTH d0ct0ying the
efectS, while the original disease may
constantly undermine the system.
If You feel that your kidneys are the
cause Of your sickness or run down com
dition, try taking DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the famous kidney, liver and blad-
der remedy, because as soon as your kid
neys improve, they will help the other
organs to health.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp Root is what you need, you can
purchase the regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at all drug stores.
Don't make any mistake but remember
the name, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
and the address Binghamton. NJ Y, which
you viii End on every bottle.
iple size bottle of Swamp Root BY enclosing
a. N. Y. This gives you the opportunity
icine. They will also send you a book Of
the thousands of grateful letters received
Swamp Root to be Just the remedy needed
} value and success of Swamp Root are so
send for sample size bottle Address Dr.
T1ting be sure and mention this paper
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Gnod Reaann.

'T think Jackson has had a fight
with the couple in the apartment next
to his"
What makes you think so?"
HE bought his boy q drum and .
bugle yesterday
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

Mr.. Higgins. you seem to be quite
a favorite with the ladies at this hotel.
If give you free room and board will
you agree to fiirt with all the wall
dowers?"
"Not me. I'm no lemon squeezer."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Nobody Hurt.

Hotel Clerk Say, you called the
man in Room 10 an hour too early
this morning.
Porter Did he get up?
Hotel Clerk Only partly. He got
his back up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
HeIufuI to Her.

my wife is tickled to death over
these new scarf styles"
why her extreme approbationg
"Theg enable her to cover up two Of
her three chins-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

The wife of gambler never knows
whether it is going to be sealskin
coat or calico wrapper for hers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

tSA@C AOANN4 ILL 3
ase can thus be OBJ
e. scalding urine or
bother or distress
ID In the blood has
b, govt or sciatica
kidney or bladder
DR.. Pierce at the
Buffalo, N. ": send
Ind describe symp-
ceive free medical
Prce's chemist has
this will be care
charge, and you
alton. Dr.. Pierce
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

Those Family Jars.
I'VE are just like one big family in
our suburb"
rs the scrapping that bad?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

When lovers elope it's getaway for.
sense.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
Most Eminent Medical Authorities Endorse It
New Remedy for Kidney Bladder and an Uric Acid Troubles
"A New Remedy for K

Dr.. Eberle and DR.. Braithwaite as
well as DR.. SimSn- all distinguished
Authors agree that whatever may be
the disease, the Urine seldom fails in
furnishing us with clue to the princi-
pies upon which it is to be treated.
and aeolrataI oWledge concerning
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
sure Thlno.

Its the little things that count ..
Right you are; small ace will
take big, Cat king"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
unoporsan. "a nNoshera


Willis Bump is good scout; abb
solutely no false pride about him.
Gillis-That's right. On a windy
day he always chases his hat before
chasing his toupee.-Judge
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14
T0Dt0dDoid
Operations
These Three Women Tell How They
Escaped the Dreadful Ordeal Of
Surgical Operations.

Hospitals great and necessary institutions but they
should be the last resort for who suffer with ills
peculiar to their SEX Many letters file in the Pnkham
Laboratory Lynn Mass prove that great number Of
women after they have been recommended to submit to
operation have been made well by Lydia F. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound, Here three such letters. All
sick women should read them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

Nature warns you when the track Of
health is not clear. Kidney and bladder
troubles cause many annoying symptoms
and great inconvenience both day and
night.
Unhealthy kidneys may cGnse lumbago,
rheumatism. catarrh of the bladder, pain
or dull ache in the back, joints or mus
cles. at times have headache or indiges-
ton, as time passes You may have sal
low complexion, puffy or dark circles
under the eyes, sometimes feel as though
you had heart trouble, may have plenty
Of ambition but no strength, get weak
and lose flesh.
If such conditions are permitted to
continue, serious results may be expect
ed; Kidney Trouble in its very worst
form may steal upon you.
PrevaIency Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

with female troubles could not do anything and our doctor
said would have undergo operation could hardly walk
without read about Vegetable ana what
lydia PnRhams Vegetable Compound and package Of Lydia
nas Sanative and used them according to directions
They helnd me and today do all work and lam well
Mrs Hos DwYER $50 Milwaukee Ave, East Detroit Mich
Bellevue Pal than tongue tell with terrible
hearing down pains Inflammation tried several doctors and
they told the story that never could get well WITHOUT
good many other that recommended and none
helped until friend advised me to give LYDIA = INK
taking don't know what to be sick any more and
am picking up weight 90 old and weigh 15 pounds
win be the greatest pleasure to me can have tie 9pgor
FaoEIIcHER Manhattan st, North side Bellevue Pa
you would like special advice write TO Lydia r. Pnlhap
letter Will opened
answered by and held in strict confidence
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-01-14

Marinette, Wis.-01 went to The doctor and
he told me must have an operation for q female
trouble, and hated TO have it done as had been
married only short time; would have terrible l9
time took Lydia E. Pinlhams Vegetable Com
pound and was cured, and feel better In every
way. give you permission to publish my name
Mrs. FRED BRHNKE, Marinette, Wis
Detroit, Mch.-@ When first took Lydia E.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-11

garian army. wholesale desertions
from the Bulgar forces are considered
a potent possibility.
Russian forces too have been sent
in ample numbers to the Caucasus In
order, II necessary, to lend aid to the
Mritish in the event the Suez ca
nal should be seriously threatened hy
the reinforced German-led Turks
Though Russia has lost an estimat-
ed million and a half prisoners to
Germany and Austria. nearly a mil
lion men Of the double enemy have
been captured and sent to Siberia
where they are in no danger Of llber-
alton. as are the Russian prisoners In
Germany and Austria The Austro-
German losses during the last three
months, on the Russian front. have
been enormous Russia's own losses
have not been slight. but they un-
doubtedly are far under those Of the
enemy, most OF whose fighting has
been offensive The activities OF Gen
eral Ivanoff in eastern Galicia during
September, October and November
are credited with putting 100000 Of
the enemy out Of the right
Optimism now has taken the place
% pessimism that prevailed in Rus
sid during the dark days OF the sum
mer The man on the street in ~
trograd knows as well as the highest
official that Russia plans an often
sive against Germany and Austria In
the spring Of 1915 the like Of which
the world has never experienced Per
haps II will come sooner Whether
the expenditure of vast quantities OF
ammunition on the front starting In
November and continuing through
December is preparation for an ad.
vance earlier than March, or just a
measure TO keep the Germans from
digging in and protecting themselves
against the intense cold OF Russian
winter Is not quite clear
Russia generally Is watchfully
waiting. but it takes no clairvoyanI
to forecast that the animal which
Confronts the eGrmans before many
weeks will not be the same sore-noset
beast Of the summer and autumn o.
1915.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-11

Horace Mann school, one OF the large
private schools in the city
Studying in the open air is not com
pulsory. and the parents are consulted
before the child is allowed TO Join the
class
4 canopy and awning keep out the
rain. but on clear days, reading. writ
ing and arithmetic are studied under
the canopy Of heaven From the roof
can be seen the Harlem river the
Hudson river and the East river the
boundaries Of the Metropolis,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-11

prehenslon. II Is a natural treatment, safe
for the mother, has no drug effect whatsO-
ever and for this reason must exert a most
beneficial influence upon those functions d.
rectly connected with motherhood In a
very Interesting book The subject Is freely
all expeclant mothers by Bradned Regulator
Co.. 900 Lamar Bdg., Atlanta, Ga. Get q
bottle OF Mothers Friend" today Of any
druggist. Use as directed and you will then
know why mothers for nearly half century
have used and recommended this splendid aid
70 motherhood. Their letters are messages
pe cheer. that breathe comfort IN every word
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-11

Who thinks elsewhere such love Il
find
As he thus blindly casts behind.
An. son, thy mother waits in yain'
An. husband. turn thee home again.
An. father list thy children's call,
Bat deaf thou nearest not at all!
H. w. williams
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-01-11
OPEN N0STRILS! END
A COLD OR CATARRH
How To Get Relief When Head
and Nose are Stuffed Up.

Count fifty Your cold In head or
catarrh disappears Your cloggei
nostrils will open. the air passages
Of your head will clear and You can
breathe freely No more snutfling.
hawking. mucous discharge. drynesS
or headache. no struggling for breath
az night
Get a small bottle OF Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist and apply
a little Of this fragrant antiseptic
cream in your nostrls. II penetrates
through every air passage Of the
swollen or nflamed mucous mem
brane. giving you instant relief Head
colds and catarrh yield like magic.
Don't stay stuffed-up and miserable
Relief is sure