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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

About 209e.o0o natives If siam are
engaged Ia the cultivation Of riec bat
the large increase In the production Of
American rice Is having the effect Of
reducing the Siam crop
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

Who will get what" Is the question
Of the hour at Baton Rouge In view of
the Governors early making Of ap.
continents.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

When the people have Il chance to
read the educational bin closely there
will b. another argument for the split
session
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

The primary election has been set
for September r. The campaign for
has thus Ear been very
tame.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

tarranza seems like u bully Who
makes big brags bat Ia afraid To fight
after all.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

Perhaps the most active man In the
House was r. samboIa Jones.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

Why not call Il the Lone Moose
Party Of louisiana
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

Mr., John NJ. Parker advises the
Of lhe Third District To
go II alone,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

The Republican candidate used the
word democracy rs II IL were his IN
his Fourth Of July speech.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

Men always lose half ~ what Ia
gained BY violence. What Ia gained by
argument In gained forever Wendell
Phillips.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08
WANTED
All kinds of old iron.
NJ. NEUSTADTER.
MONEY TO LOAN.

We can lend ies Of the value Of
Your farm, payable from 5 80 10 years
For further particulars address
WOOD A. DOWNS,
So. FrancisvIllc. Ia
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08

Candidate Hughes In net exactly en-
thusiasiie over the hyphenaies
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08
NOTICE

Automobiles will not be- permitted
in the Rosedown field
JAS. T. BOWMAN
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08

tha attention Of the members of the committee to the fact that the government owned deposits or fer tiIIzer in Alaska which would form an important source oE cargo for the sb,ps which may be built or purchased fl the measure Is fa- vorabIy acted upon by congress,
 Secretary RedueId believes that the government owned ships fl sent lrto Boring sea could bring cargoes of valuable fertilizer from the north to enrich the lands Of states where fertilizer was al a premium. Government agents who have investigated the islands re- ported that the deoosits of bone fertilizer are practically unlimited and would provide the agricuiturist' with a valuable aid to crop produc- ing for many years,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
DELIGHTFUL BIRTHDAY
 PARTY AT FIT. SEWARD

On saturday evening, Feb. 26, a number of their friends gathered at the homo of Chief Engineer Robert D. Walzley Of the Str. Peterson to celebrate Mrs. Walkley's birthday. The guests spent several pleasant hours with music and cards and a delicious lunch was served to- ward the close of the party. Those present were: MT. and Mrs, Witt, Sergt. and Mrs. Day and little son, Sergt. and Mrs. P. CherwinsEi' Sergt. and Mrs. Shardelman, Mir Fielder, Mir. Rich, MT. Walter Witt, Miss Laura WalkIey, Miss CIOe walkley, Mir. R. D. WdEey Jr. and the hest and hostess.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
TOWN TOPICS

The mysterious "ElacL Box is or the screen at the Popular Picture Palace tonight.
 F. r. W. LowIo, skagway agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway company will return from q trip to Prince Rupert and American way ports on the Princess sophia.
 All members of the Red cross society are requested to be present at the meeting tomorrow as a business session will be held in consectioD with the meeting of workers.
 For latest styles in suits and dresses see Miss Heidman. Dress making parlors over Tanners Hard ware store. .s3-6-St.
 The Str Jefferson will be one day late in leaving seattle, owing to the fact that on her last south bound trip she was delayed by heavy snow storms and thick fOgs. Instead Of leaving seattle Wednes- day, March 18th, she will not leave until Thursday, March, 16.
 Save up your money for the Days of 97" dance. Get in the game and enjoy yourself with the old timers, You need not feel squeamish about coming as it will all be in fun. If you are prudish the shock of contact with the realistic of the old days may quick eu your sense of humOr.
 The Red Cross society will meet tomorrow afternoon. All ladies de string to take nayt iu the work of helping the unfortunate victims Of the great war are invited to at tend.
 Lux Is just the thing for doing a little laundering while travelling. Convenient to use and sure and safe ia resultz. 1Oc at Kellers'. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
DIR. L. c KNICKERBoCKER
I'M NN M Dentist

Frcm Seattle has opened temporary office over Tanners Hardware store. Prices reasonable.
 Ct. 3-6-3-11,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
Sample Each Free by Mail

With S2-p. Skin Book on uoqUeSt. Ad- dress postcard "CutlCura, Dept. T, Bee tun." Sold throughout the world.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
Sparks of Fire
WN[ BRITT

To protect wood against fire, silicate Of soda Is the most effective remedy.
 There are traces of an organization for the extinction Of fire as far back as 2,O0O years B. c.
 There Is no doubt that the original method Of finding Ire was by the fric- ton of two pieces of wood
 No Greek or Roman army crossed a frontier without carrying an altar on which a sacred fire always burned
 The origin of fire varies. according to old time fables. The Greeks held that Prometheus brought to earth the torch be had lighted at the sun. and hence there was fire.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
Ps-soaal Preparedness.

A brisk. bright, sunny morning, with the wind west; the faiTest sort of fair weather and with every prospect of its continuing, and yet here in the sub way. going downtown in the morning, were many men and women carrying raiucoats, Eoloshes and umbrellas And what did that mean2 IL was really very simple.
 These were all downtown workers who keep in their various places Of employment a complete rain equip ment for use in case Of emergency. It had rained the night before, and they had worn these things home. Now they were carrying them back down town 60 be ready there the next time they needed them.-New York Sun.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08

T. W. White, one of the stock holders in the O'DOnneu River Part nership, operating the Prescott plac CT mine. came in on the train from Atlin last night. He Is suffering from a punctured eye and is going on lhe first boat southbound to Seattle for treatment. His eye was struck with a sharp piece of rock gIancing into 1t when he was working with a pick in the tunnel, He has been a long time in the At Iin district and is a brother of Capt. Charlie White, who is also known to many 0orthemers. While in Seattle he will visit with his daughter.
 Have your new spring gowns cut and fitted by Miss Heidman' Dressmaking parlOrs over Tanners Hardware store. 3-6-St,
 The D. A. B. O. W. club, com posed of the members of Mrs. Elizabeth Blanchards Sunday schod class, held its monthly business meeting and social last evening at the home of MT. ano Mrs. R. H, Pratt The memDers present were; Ruth Pedersen, Gertrude LiddicOat, Ellen Rogers, Lois Mckay, Francis Kennedy, Birdie selmer and Eva and Grace Adams. An enjoyable SO cial evening followed the business session. By way of continuing Its work cf raising money to buy a cluster light for the church the club decided to hold a sale of home made doughnUts next Satur- day afternoon, Mach II, begin ming at 2:SO o'clock. The sale will be held at Harrison's store.
 will sell for S25.OO, lot 25x1oO feet, on 7th avenue, betweeI Main and State. Or lots, all ad- joining, including an Il room house and 2 houses 3 rooms each, on 7th avenue, between state and Broadway, for $135O.
 S-7-2t. PHIL ABRAHAMs.
 The weather man certainly has it in for this neck O the woods, judging from the sample he is supplying the local trade in Skag- way, and he is lambasting the Yu- kon rlver points to his hearts de- sire. Although calm at Dawson, the mercury settled down in the tube to the fl minus mark, and at Whitehorse was only able to sneak up one point. However, Whitehorse has the edge on skagway by not having any wind, while Skagway has a high wind with the thermo- meter credited with having reached three above during the last twenty four hours.
 The skagway agents for the Eastman Kodak, films and supplies ,re Keller Bros. H,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
DEPOSITS
 FUR FERTILIZER

Washington, D. C., March S-Tha millions of dollars worth of seal bone deposits are lying on the shores Of the PribIIoff islands, Al aska and form 8 vast store Of government owned fertilizer is the announcement of Secretary Redfield of the Commerce department.
 When the secretary appeared be fore the House merchant marine committee yesterday afternoon in support of the pending administra- tion's ship-purchase bill he called
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
Music by Mrs. R. Shelly.
 Commences as S:5o Q, m

Zenith Ol assures tho best pos sible reults as e lubricant for all light or delicate machinery. 1oc, 25c, soc bottles. Keller Sros' Sole SkagwRy Agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08

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The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08

her head right behind the car. It was just very small when first noticed and kept spreading UnJl 1t got way up above her ear. I had to keep her from school at times 1t got so sora It caused her pain for it itched and burned SO badly that she scratched and irritated
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
HOME MADE BREAD

From this date on, the Golden North cafe will sell bread to all those who may wish to call for same. The Golden North bread ts also on sale at P. H. Ganty'e, and Rapuzzi's stores, tf'
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08

It all the time It spread and spread until 1t was a good bit bigger than a silver dollar. It made her car stick to her head and could not pull 1t away without her crying.
 "I got a sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment, washed the sore place with the Soap and applied the Ointment and began to see the relief it gave her. So bought a cake of CUticura Soap and Q box of Ointment and she is entirely we'll (SigneB AirS, May Tegtmeye-, June 5, 1914.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08

LUX contains more real soap tbaa five timea its weight in ordt- Eary soaps or sOap powder. Get it for t0c at Rellers, h
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
CHILD SUFFERED WITH SKIN TROUBLE
On Head for Two Years Itching and Burning, Kept From School at Times, Scratched and lrritated, Used Cuticura, Entirely Well,

IOI6 Mckee St., Fort Wayne, Ind--"N-y child, six years of ase, suffered for about two years with an itching and burning on
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-08
CcmforEnr.

Edlth-The man I marry must ba bold and fearless Ethel-Nes, dear; he musL-PUch-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
NEW PASTOR IS COMING
 FOR DOUGLAS CHURCH;
 A FAREWELL RECEPTION

DOUGLAS. May 2.-At the last business meeting of the Consrega. tional church the members decided to call Rev. E. s. Bolinger, of Portland Ore. to dl the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev. Owen Um- stead. The call has been accepted and it is expected that the new pastor will be in the pulpit on the second Sunday in June.
 The Rev E. s. Bolinger has been pastor of the Highlands Congrega' tional church, Portland, for the past nine years and previously for seven and half years was pastor of the First Congregational church at Ore gon City.
 The officers of the church wish to give notice to the general public that a farewell reception will be giv- en Rev. owen Umstead and family about tho last week in May There will be good program and a large gathering is expected. The commit tee appointed to take care of the pro. ceedings are: M II. G. Nevill, trus- tee; R. J. Dunn. stewards Mrs. I. D. Carpenter. deaconess; Mrs. E. A. Haigler. deaconess. and Mrs. R. R. Hubbard. president of the Ladles' League.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02


 Before mother sends father out in the back yard to beat the rugs, she tells him that he needn't mind flirting with that snippy girl up the street. Then she knows that the rugs will get Q good pounding.
 Any time O ten-year-old boy gets up from the table and doesn't ask for second piece of pie or cake you had better call in the doctor right away.
 It may be paradoxial, but the spoil ed child is usually too fresh.
 You may have noticed that almost all the men of your acquaintance would rather talk than conceal their ignorance.
 A man be SO dumb that he can't run a wheelbarrow. But he can al- ways tell you how the government should be run.
 When she is first married and she has time to adopt a lot of new fads. But when there are five or six children around the house the only fads she has time to fool with are cooking and washing and houseclean. ing.
 The faster an automobile bug is speeding his machine, the easier 1t is for the fool killer to overtake him.
 About the time boy gets over his contempt for girls he also gets over his contempt for soap and good clothes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
QUEEN OF TH EcARNlVAL CROWNED AND PRESENTED
 WITH A DIAMOND RING

DOUGLAS. May -e.-Conietu ped dlers. ring throwers and carnival fans were out in full force to hall the queen of the festival and her at- tendants last night As most popular young lady and as honr guest of the service in the natatorlum last night. Miss Mollie Wiitanen was formally presented with the diamond ring of- fered as trophy and welcomed as the reigning sovereign during the remainder of the carnival.
 After a recreation Sunday from the excitement of the prize winning circles and the dancing ring, the crowd last night was just as large as any night of the fete thus far.
 Interest in the baby voting con- test Is growing with only two night remaining for entrees and the casting of votes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
MORAL WAVE
 IS SWEEPING
 OVER DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS. May 2.-That the moral wave now sweeping over Douglas has not yet reached the receding point was evidenced at the regular meeting of the city council last night when three young men who call them. selves messengers" were called on the carpet and given some wholesome advice by Mayor M J. O'Connor as chairman of the council, who explain ed to them that he was wise to the fact that their so.called messenger business was merely 9 blind, that their manner of life was such as would not longer be tolerated in Douglas and that they would be given untll the 10th of the month to get in- to some respectable business. The mayor advised them to hike while the hiking is good.
 The movement recently started by the Douglas Island News for increas- cd mail service between Douglas Treadwen and Juneau was endorsed by the council and the clerk was in- structed to communicate with the proper authorities regarding the mat ter: also to communicate with the city clerk of Juneau, requesting the council of that city to cooperate with the Douglas council in secur- ing the desired benefit
 It was decided to construct a new floating wharf at the southeast corn or of the city dock, the estimated cost being $500.
 Chairman Stubbins of the health board, reported the town as having been fairly we'll cleaned up but said several places, where the sewage Is inadequate. still needs attention.
 Chairman Leivers, finance, reported S9,S21.09 cash on hand
 Bids for various Improvements were read and contracts awarded. as fol- lows:
 Work on new fire hall, T. D. Gil lis. S67
 Work on Third street bridge, Jos. Werrehn. $2SS.
 Work on D street. replanking, Jos. werrehn. S46O.
 For all the above improvements the city is to furnish material. The Third street bridge is to be completed by June 1st.
 Complaint was made that certain saloons are selling liquor on Sun days, and that women are located in rooms over certain licensed houses and are selling drinks at any and all times. The council authorized the marshal to ferret out the law break erS and arrest them.
 Unpaid and delinquent taxes to the amount of $500 were reported by City Treasurer Gurr
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
TREADwELL NOTES

TREADWELL, May 2.-J. B. Gross and Carl Ruthford accompanied the hunting and prospecting party which left on the launch Iona yesterday. as far as Move harbor. After a few days outing the former will return on the Iona while Ed Harris. Bert Gra- ham. Henry lobe and Dave Wasdahl, the other members oi the party, win portage the small launch which they took with them across Seward penin- sula by dog team and hunt and pros pect about a month
 Ed Lingo has resigned at the Mex ican and it is rumored, expects to leave for Anchorage in the near flu. ture to engage in the transfer busi- ness.
 chas. Preston is leaving for Flori- da today.
 Emmanuel Berthold moved here with his family Saturday.
 4 meeting of the rife club is call. ed for tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the fire hall
 A Democratic caucus will be held at the fire hall Thursday evening
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS OF THE EMPIRE
 AT TREADWELL

owing to a combination of er- rors and circumstances which will sometimes arise, a series of misdirectlons resulted In the Monday edition Of The Empire failing to reach tho subserlbers of Treadwell. The issues of last night were being distributed this afternoon or will reach the sub serlbers with tonisht's delivery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
LADIES' AID MEETING.

DOUGLAS. May 2. - The Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Imman- ual Lutheran Church of Douglas will hold its next monthly meeting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baltuff, on st. Ann avenue. next Thursday after noon. Members and friends are cor dially invited
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
NorIcE oF sALE.

Notice is hereby given that will sell at private sale subject to the confirmation Of the court the Eas' one-halg of Lot 5. Block E Of the Town of Juneau. Bids may be lett with myself or at the offices Of Winn & Gore and will be opened Tuesday May 9th. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 J. T. MARTIN.
 Executor of the Estate of
 George Harkrader. Deceased t5.l.sN
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
unavanable.

There is man who never says an unklnd word about anybody"
 Well" replied Senator Sorghum T don't believe we should waste time with him. Admirable as bis qualities may be. how could he be useful In a political campaim?"- (Washington star.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
Apartment Life

That lady next door seems rather uppish."
 "she can save her airs. I'm just as anxious not to get acquainted with her as she ism ot to know me" -Nouisville Courier-Journall
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
44~NHen~~e~NH ----.,
NEW FIRE ALARM IS
 INSTALLED AT TReAo"EIS

TREADwELL. May 2.-The weire siren whistle which was heard on the Island at noon yesterday is the new fire alarm which has just been installed at Treadwell. The siren will also serve as an official tune reonlator and win blow every day inst 12 o'clock. With this innovation, inc old system of blowing several whistles will be done away with An electric bell system for locating the fire has also been installed by the electrical department which will be similar to the Gamewell system.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
cAuRcH MEETING roNleAr.

DOUGLAS. May "A business meeting of the Douglas Congregation al church will be held in the church tonight at 8 o'clock. A full attend ance is desired.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
In poubt

Sometimes" confided Mrs. Long wed to her intimate friend, q think my husband is the patientest, gentlest best natured soul that ever lived, and sometimes l think it is just lazi- ness"-(Christian Reglster
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
BELGIAN DIES AFTER
 A SHORT ILLNESS

DOUGLAS. May 1.-Hector Hens weenw, a native of Belgium, died at the local hospital this morning after a brief sickness of several days The deceased was about 23 years old and had been working at the Ready Bullion mine prior to his sick ness. Funeral services will be an- nounced later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
FlANceE FoReVEs
 YOUNG gEKYL.HYDE"

0lNNk AANN ? Hr"Nf r-
 PORTLAND, Me. May l. Pretty 27-year-old Mary F. Hawkins, librar- fan of the Portland public library, has forgiven her hance, Loring P. Crossman, graduate of Haverford col- lege. who was arrested in Elizabeth, N J., four months ago and paid fines aggregating S6O for terroriz- ing women at night. Crossman and Miss Hawkes. expect to be married next week.
 Friends of the young woman all though she would discard her sweet. heart when she learned that he had annoyed women in Elizabeth and in Newark, but the filing of their mar rlage intentions at the city hall here dispelled stories of that nature.
 After being arrested in Elizabeth Crossman. who is the son of George h.. Crossman. president of the Port land Chamber of Commerce, declar ed that an overpowering desire to frighten women came over him night ly after he had read Steyenson's story of dual personality 'Dr Jeky' and Mir. Hyde" Miss Hawkes. be llieves his story and will help Cross man to fight his second half
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
Lexlcooraphy.

Mir Popp-Herc's Q county out in Kansas where every ninth man has an automobile
 Johnny Popp-oh. dad, is that what they mean by the submerged tenth? -(Judge.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02

LosT-At May Day Fete, A. B. Hall. beautiful back comb set with emeralds and sapphires. Valuable as keepsake. return to Mrs. Jas. Free burn, New Cain Hotel; reward. (5-2-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
suooested Fear

she-The new fashions are to be hoopsl1irts
 He-I hope that doesn't mean that they'll cost barrels of money-tBaltl- more Amerlcan.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
penberatlon

Is diplomat supposed to tell the truth?"
 "Oh, yes, but he is often permit ted to take his time about discov- ering it."
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
New Style.

"so your son'a in college. eh? Burning the midnight oil, supposeT
 oWell-er-yos; but I've an idea cr-that its' gasoline. '--(st Patrick's Calendarl
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
AII Arranoed.

Say pa, bet Bobby Smith 10 cents today you could lick his dad in 10 minutes-so be sure and keep Saturday afternoon open. ."-CPuck)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02

FOR RENT-4room housekeeping apartment with bath; also Broom housekeeping apartment. both fur nished. Sans soucl, Douglas 5-2-lm
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
UxuorIous

Extract from lecture by N. C. O.;
 "Your rifle is your best friend, take care of it; treat 1t as you would your wife: rub 1t thoroughly with Ian oily rag every day"-tPunch)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02

Spokane Spokesman RevIew) Gasoline takes another jump. Why not have a field meet with the fol- lowing entries in the hurdles pole vaults and high jumps
 Gasoline
 Beef.
 MIX
 Coal
 Wood
 Sugar
 Dyes
 Mutton
 Butter
 Pork.
 Leather. All the entries must bc in before the end Of the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
rREAowELL ELECTS STRAIGHT
 TICKET FOR SCHOOL BOARD

TREADwELL. May 2.-Nels Am derson. diresctor. Fl. A. Finger, sec retarv and Mrs. Wm. Daniels. treas nrer. were the unanimous choice for the local school board elected yester- lo.-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02
clrY AAII NorEs.

DOUGLAS, May 2.-The city hall Is practically rebuilt The entire front is now out and all the first floor wih be made into one as a recreation room for the members of the fire department
 A good force of men are now engaged in city street work under tho direction of Councilman Julius Jensen. chairman of thes treet com mittee
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02

The Empire is a producer of print. ing that will escape the waste basket.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-02

Lady wants work. any capacity. cooking preferred, apply Alaskan ho- tel, Room IS. 1t