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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
Middy Blouses, $l.50
 and $2.00

come in all white, or white with colored collars, belt and
 pockets, in two different styles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
APPROPRIATIONS MAY COME NEAR
 A. HALF MILLION
Bills Passed and Those that Are Pending Do
 Carry ,0O0 for
 Next 2 Year Period.

The appropriation bills that have been passed by the Alaska Legisla. ture and those pending carry ap- propriations that total more than SLABS 900, according to a leading member of the House of Represen- tatives who yesterday made an ex. animation for the purpose of deter mining where the Legislature is at. These would cover a two-year per iod
 This member Of the Legislature es- inmates that the income of tEe Ter ritory for 1917 will be $350, ,000, pro- viding the taxes on mine incomes and the fisheries are not raised. The income for 1918 would probably not be larger, and may be smaller, There is chance that they would be smaller for the reason the cop ish the government with all the cop per metal required during the war at about one half the present prevail ing prices. That would mean, of course, that some of the product of the Kennecott company would have to be used to supply the gov ernment demand. and that would have a tendecy to reduce the prof it's of the company
 If these appropriation bills should be passed and events prove the esti. mates here quoted correct. the next Legislature will have less than $200,. 900 in the treasury as against the more than $800,000 now there. That would mean a curtailment of the ex- thereafter or an elevation of the tax rates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
Ieutons Declare They Can Easily Defeat Fleet
 of Uncle Sans
 ,Warships. TO BE A PAINFUL DUTY No Cure for the Submarine Disease Has or Will Be Invented; Listen to
 the ExultationS.
TO BE A PAINFUL DUTY

MSTERDAM, May 1.-"Will the | American fleet enable our enemies to break our submarine blockade? The answer is, certainly rot" says the koeInsche VoIks Zeitune, which ad- duces curious and cumulative argu- ment, which it evidently considers final, that "the submarine cure has not been invented. Therefore it can not be invented because there is none"
 "lt vii! be painful to us," the news paper continues, Ito sink good Ger man ships, but we cannot be senti- mental in this respect, and will dis pose of Amerca's seizures in 15 or 20 days. The loss of German capi- tai in that connection will hardly equal three days of our war expendi- ture."
 The Volks Zeitune next examines the possibility that the United States will send fleet to German ports and river mouths to attack submar- ines in their home bases, and says that they will find Germany pre- pared and that tke scheme is i'm probable, as the United States prob- ably would avoid any undertaking that might seriously diminish the number of her modern fighting ships.
 The newspaper then enters into technical details of American battle ships, for whose efficiency it shows respect, although it alleges certain minor faults. The newspaper can not understand the advantages of a trelis mast.
 The number and size of the aux iliaries to the American navy, such as coliiers and oil ships, is admired by the voks zeitung, but it says that the greatest American tacital mistake is the lack of great battle cruisers and also of fast scouting vessels, and enIarees on the German superiority in those arms. The arti- cle boastingly concludes:
 "El in all, if our high seas fleet
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
DAILY PEP 0 R I Juneau Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts of Juneau are now in the harness and hereafter the daily report will appear in The Empire The boys are very busy now perfecting plans for service to their country. Today the scouts are working on their new head quarters next to the Arctic Broth erhood hall. Scout Master Kennard has purchased the old home of Judge States and it will be turned over to the Scouts. They have needed a club rooms and now will have six rooms, storeroom, two bed rooms, bath and a fine large lot to be utilized for a garden, fish hatchery, chickens and pigeons.
 The A. B.s have donated $20 for the benefit of the Boy Scouts, for which the young American organi- zation is gracious
 The Boy Scouts do not ask for donations and as soon as they get on their feet" will be in good working order.
 A big dance, 'the hardtime mas querade" is now being planned and this will be given one week from tonight, Tuesday, May Sth.
 Remember the date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
MEAT PLENTIFUL BUT STEAMERS
 ARE LACKING
Two Million CarcaSses of Sheep Awaiting Shipment Now in
 New Zealand.

LONDON, May 1.-Speaking at Newcastle, Premier Massey of New Zealand stated last evening that New Zealand two million carcasses Of sheep waiting shipment but that no vessels are obtainable to carry them to Europe.
 By the middle of this month, the number of carcasses would be three and one half millions. MT. Massey said. He also stated that New Zeal and could export this year $40,000, 000 worth of dairy produce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
THEY'RE OFF IN
EXTRA VOTE OFFERS

andot o and to 5OO0 ndwi the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
JEFFERSON ARRIVES

After having made cannery calls at Hunters Bay, Point Warde, Lake Bay and Scow Bay, besides her regular calls, the steamer Jefferson arrived from the south late this af- ternOon. The Juneau arrivals on the Jefferson were Mrs. F. McDonough, F. Makenit, A. karuneau, Mrs. M Foote, NJ. Troyer Mrs. Barney A. Rosselle and child, c. A. Thayer, and Dr. C. H. Upton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01

north to White horse, B. C., every person is prospect and wants the news of the war.
 There are still 19 days of the first extra offer and at the close. the vote will drop to the double schedule. which will be the last ex- tra offer of the campaign.
 Now the offers above will not be continued or repeated. Be sure to bear this in mind as it will help your favorite to give her your sub scription before the extra offer closes as it means many extra votes for her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
CONTEST CANDIDATES ENTHUSED WITH EMPIRES CAMPAIGN AND
 INTEREST IS AT FEVER HEAT

The BUICK Campaign Contest ants are beginning to realize how easy it is to gather the subscrip- tions for THE EMPIRE and se- cure the vote that will bring to a realization their desires. Of course all cannot win the BUICK, yet there are many other prizes that will re- pay the ladies for their efforts
 Of the many interviews that the different candidates take part in for THE EMPIRE, they all tell the same story: 'I take THE EMPIRE, or will"
 As far south as Ketchikan and
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
MAILED FIST OF GERMAN U-BOAT TO IMPOSE LAW OF THE WORLD IS
 THREAT OF 4 BERLIN NEWSPAPER

faced the American fleet in open battle, We would beat them very quickly and thoroughly. But this is unlikely, because, before that is pos sbIe, our submarines, with the mail ed fist, will have imposed a law of world peace on the enemy and also on America"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
DUTCH SOCIALISTS
 MAKE AN APPEAL
 THROUGHOUT WORLD

STOCKHOLM, May l. The Dutch delegation to the Interna- tional Socialist Conference has ad- dressed an appeal to Socialists throughout the world asking for support and saying that they have started their labors at Stockholm under great difficulties.
 Old papers for sale at Tie Empire office. Second and Main streets
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
AIR RAID IS MADE ON DUTCH VILLAGE
 AND 3 ARE KILLED

THE HAGUE, May 1-Bombs were dropped early today by air planes upon Zierikzee, in the Dutch province of Zeeland. Three were killed and much material damage was done according to government adVices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
He Attraction
advices.

They say that Miss Plainleigh is ip love with herself"
 'Heayans. She must have a pile of m0ney."- (Boston Transcript)
 THE EMPIRE-All the News All the Time, When It Is News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-01
RULES AND REGULATIONS


 
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The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-13
8TORA8E
MURRAY TRANSFER co.

We have the only rireproof ware house in the city Warehouse con st-ucted with separate apartments Tor roar furniture.
 Telephone u2 or W
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-13
Ba Cured First --PayWh0nCuTed

A safe and painless CUTS for Alec aoi and Drug Addictions. Strict Rri ' ' and personal attention assured sy a physician with years of sxFSri aEsa Address DrAwsF Ne. asf-
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-13
FURNISHED APARTMENT

FOR RENT-A strictly modern five room apartment. By far the most de sraolc in the city.
 Beautifully furnished tile bath. steam heat. hot and cold water brick butldns. on first floor Two blocks from bath house row. This is a chance for some one Vho wan something exceptionally n.ca cal ai once as il W.u not be Yacau' long Phone 4i0.
 ALGONQUIN FLATS
 5-13-lm
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
TO MEET PART OF
DEFICIT OF $1S0,000, 900

Washington, Dec. 30.-Presi-
dent Wilson has tentatively
agreed with Administration
leaders in Congress on a bond is
sue to meet part of the Treasury
deficit which confronts the Gov
eminent for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1918, estimated at
about $180,OO0,00O.
With Secretary McAdoo, the
President, is working on other
plans for raising addition rev.
enue.
The President has pointed out
that he believes a bond issue
should be used only to meet tenn
porary and emergency expendi-
lures. Many of these have been
caused by the Mexican situation.
Plans for raising revenue are
understood to concern the income
tax, an inheritance tax and spe-
cial taxes on internal revenue
and imports.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
RAPID TRANSIT PLAN
FOR 500 MILES AN HOUR

New York, Jan. speaking
before the scientific section of
the American Association for
the Advancement of Science at
Columbia University. Boris
Weinberg, who was introduced
as a professor in the Imperial
University at Petrograd, de-
scribed a new mode of transpor-
tation which as a possible speed
of 100000 kilometres a second.
1t was explained, however, that
500 miles an hour would be fast
enough for most all practical
purposes.
Professor Weinberg had screen
illustrations in connection with
his lecture, which showed vac
uum tube and electric magnet
countrivance through which the
cars" would travel at a speed
somewhat in excess of that de-
monstrated by our own subways.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
OBITUARY
(Delayed.)

Died in the Olney Sanitarium
in Olney, ILL.,, Samuel Rogers
McCamey, December 9th, 1916,
aged 63 years, 7 months and
one day.
1t was but few weeks ago
that the deceased was upon our
streets greeting his friends with
a happy Good Morning" To-
day all that was mortal of our
friend and townsman is at
peaceful rest in the Silent City.
His death has brought the
bitter cup OF sorrow to the lips
of friends and relatives. He
was one of natures nobleman
in it's truest sense--brave, gen.
erous, manly. His was the soul
of honor, and his friends and
friendships were sacred to him.
He believed in the fatherhood
of God and the brotherhood of
man. He believed that the man
who scatters flowers in the path
way of his fellowmen, who let's
into the dark places of life the
sunshine of human sympathy
and human happiness, is follow
ing the footsteps of the Master.
The deceased was a mill
wright by trade and had the
distinction of ercting more large
saw mills than any other man in
this part of the country.
He was member Of the Bap-
fist Church in Belington, a mem
Der of the local lodge |. O. Q. F.
and belonged to the Philippi
Encampment of the same order.
He leaves a widow, Mrs. Fan
ny McCaney, two sons, Ray Il.
McCamey and Geo. B. McCamey
of Eldorado, Kansas, one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Maude Matheny OF
Portsmouth, Ohio, three broth
ers, J. E. McCamey of Parkers-
burg, w. S. McCamey of Wal
ton, w. Va, and G. z. Mccain
ey Of Akron, Ohio, and two sis
tiers, Mrs. Maggie Mohney OF
Ridgeway, Pa, and Mrs. Clara
McNickles of Victor, w. Va, to
mourn the. loss, besides a multi
tude of friends her and else
where. he family moved to
West Virginia from Pennsylvan-
ia in 1888.
Funeral was held Sunday,
Dec. 18th, at 2 p. M, in the
Baptist Church, Rev. ST. Clair
in charge, where a large con-
course of friends gathered to-
gether with a large attendance
of the members of /. 0. O. F.
Enterment was made in the
Elliott Cemetery under the rites
of Odd Fellowship.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL

Washington, Dec. 28.-The Ma.
val Appropriation Bill, which
will be introduced in the House
next January or early in Febru-
airy, will carry $3.50, 100000 for
the fiscal year 1918. It will
provide, l battle cruiser, 8 scout
cruisers, 15 torpedo boat de-
stroyers, a fleet submarines, Ii
coat submarines, fleet submar-
inc tender, l destroyer tender, q
total of AZ. and between $5,OOO,-
600 and 100000 for naval
aeronautics.
The General Board recommend
ed for 1918 A battleships, 2 bat
tie cruisers, A scout cruisers, 20
destroyers, 8 fleet submarines,
Is coast submarines, / fuel ship,
l transport, l destroyer tender,
l fleet submarine tender and
one gunboat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
WINTER SHORT COURSES

The West Virginia College of
Agriculture, Morgantown, is Of
fering a number of winter short
courses in agriculture beginning
with Farmers Week, January l,
and continuing eight weeks
thereafter. These courses are
especially designed for farmers
and farm boys who do not have
the time to take a full college
course but whom, nevertheless,
have a few weeks during the
midwinter season which they
would like to devote to study
of their own practical farm
problems under the guidance of
expert instructors A common
school education of the ability to
carry on the work successfully
is the only entrance require
ment. Such subjects as grains
and grasses, fruit growing, dali
rying, gardening, livestock rails
ing, farm management, and vet
Urinary science will be studied in
detail. Practical information
will be given particular atten-
ton since the time allotted will
not permit of an extended study
of the theory.
In addition, this year for the
first time courses will be offered
which are especially designed
for farm women and girls club
leaders. Such subjects as foods,
cooking, textiles, sewing, home
conveniences, and sanitation will
be taken up for special study. All
who are interested in the sort of
work offered and in making good
use of their spare time this win
ter will do well to grasp this
most excellent opportunity in
which they can in a short time
get in touch with many Of the
modern ideas and practices in
agriculture. Write to the Col
lege and secure a bulletin de-
scribing in fuller detail the ma
ture of the work.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04

AS precaution against the
spread of infantile paralysis and
diptheria to Belington was
deemed necessary today to close
the Public School. The schools
will be closed all the rest of the
week or until such a time as it
may seem safe to reopen.
There are now twelve cases
of infantile paralysis in Elkins,
and four deaths reported. All
the nearby towns have proclaim
ed a quarantine against the sis
ter town with the aim of stamp
ing out the disease at once.
The physicians in Elkins are
divided as to the nature of the
disease but all agree that it's
serious enough to be on guard.
The health department of the
city is using every effort to en-
force the quarantine.
The quarantine which goes in
effect tonight at midnight for
bids any one under 18 year of age
to leave home. This remains in
effect until January 18th. The
Common COUNSEL approved the
quarantine and will enforce it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
MEADOWvILLE

The revival meeting at Contra |,
which had continued for two
weeks, closed Sunday night.
Sammy Elliott has been on the
sick list for few days.
Harrison Slaton, who lives on
the James Harris farm near here
expects to move to Akron, Ohio,
in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Solly Polling and
Miss Lulu Polling, of Kirt. were
guests at Mrs. Myra Elliotts last
Sunday.
Karl, Hugh and Elmer Myers,
of Philippi, were guests at the
home of their grandfather, J. L.
Johnson, last week.
Jackson Upton, who was work
at Clarksburg, returned home last
week.
C.M. Elliott and Marcine Elliott
were business visitors at Philippi,
on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoy Harsh and
daughter, Hazel, of Philippi, spent
several days last W eek with rela-
tives in this vicinity.
Berkeley Philips, of Bruins wick,
Md. was the guest of his sister,
Mrs. Bud Gamer, last week.
The contract for the Elliott
church here, has been given to
Doc Buckner, who expects to pre-
pare the lumber this winter, and
begin the erection Of the bufid-
ing in the spring.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
BUCK-NEC

Whoopl Whoop! Here ] come
again with news from old Buck
Neck. 1t has been some time
since there has been news from
this burg.
The health aof this communi-
ty is fairly good at his writing.
The order Of the day is rab-
bit hunting.
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Coontz, one day last week, a big
girl, weighing about nine lbs.
Hannible Hill, of near this
place, had a sale last Saturday.
He has not decided whether he
will locate in Belington or New
York City.
The members of the u. B.
church of Sugar Creek have
chen repairing the church. They
have put in a new floor and win
dows, and they are going to
paint it in the inside and out
side. This shows the members
have high respect for their
church.
John Biller has been shuck-
ing corn; it looks to me like it
has been pretty cold weather
for shocking corn.
The Shawkey school is pro-
crossing nicely under the care
of Clyde A. Ramsey and Miss
Leona Rohrbeugh.
Several of the boys of this
place have been attending the
protracteH meeting at String
town the past week.
Miss Leona Rohrbough, who
is teaching school at Shawkey,
spent Saturday and Sunday
with her parents at Belington.
Jacob and Perry Keller, Earl
and Willard Right and Cheatie
England, of this place, attended
the protracted meeting t
Stringtown last Sunday night.
Mrs. O. S. COOntz was visit
ing at her motherin-law's, Mrs.
Mary Coontz, the latter part of
last week.
Last Wednesday there were
two burials at Lambert Chapel ;
that is something out of the or
binary.
Mrs. Lester Wilfong was Wis
iting at VIM. Keller's last Mon
day.
Ray Coontz was in town last
Friday on business.
Jacob Keller was in town last
Saturday on business.
Mr.. Grover Keller bought a
large bunch of fur of Tom
Sharps one day last week.
Camden Coontz has started up
the manufacture of corn cob
pipes. He sells two for a cent.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
PARALYSIS FOUND AT ELKINS

Elkins, w. Va. Jan. a.
Twelve cases of infantile paraly.
sis have been reported from Ell
kins to the West Virginia health
commission with the urgent re.
quest that the state and federal
help be extended promptly. DR..
G. R. Weirch of Wellsburg, chief
OF the bureau of preventable dis
eases, of the state health council
was ordered to go to Elkins i'm
mediately.
DR.. S. j.. Jepson, health COM
mission, also notified the federal
authorities. One death has CO.
Cured.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
The ANNUAL POST OFFICE
APPROPRIATION BILL
Increased Rates. on Newspapers
Magazines and Other Second
Class Matter
HEAVIER PENALTIES FOR
MAILING LIQUOR PRESCRIBED

Washington, Jan. 2.-The an
nual post-offiee appropriation
bill reported in the House to-day
carried provisions to increase
rates on newspapers. magazines
and other second-class matter
by zone system, establish pen
ny postage on local letters, and
Impose heavier penalties for
Aending liquor through the
mails. The bill would appropri-
ate 1929, 553, 100, $4,000, 900
more than the current postoffice
act, readjust rural carriers sal
aries and increase the pay of a
number of employees.
Magazine publishers have pro-
tested vigorously against the
rate increase which would eff
feet only publications carried
more than 800 miles, and Post
master General Burleson pro-
posed to Chairman Moon, of
the House Post-office Committee
a substitute provision to post
pone the effectiveness of the in
crease for a year after the meas
nre becomes a law. The bill as
reported would make the new
rate apply after June 80, how
ever, and Mr.. Moon has not in
dicated what action will be rec
commended on Mr.. Burleson's
suggestion. The bill probably
will be debated in the House
within a few days.
The bill directs that hereafter
catalogues and similar publica-
lions be classed as third-class
mail matter, with increased
postage. Another suggestion
provides that after July 1, next,
rural carriers pay shall be based
on length Of routes, time re-
CURED to serve them and guam
tity of mail transported. The
maximum pay would be $4,000,
with minimum of $3.50 a year.
No rural route which would re
quire an automobile would be
established unles the car can be
used with reasonable regularity
throughout the year.
$1,000 fine, two years impris-
onment, or both, are prescribed
as penalties for mailing liquor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04

Washington, Dec. 27.-Re-
sources of national banks of the
United States Comptroller
Williams announced tonight,
have increased more than $4,-
000,000.00 during the past two
years and now agregate$15, $780,
100000. They exceed by about
ST., 100000 the total resour-
ces of the Bank Of England, the
Bank of France, the Bank Of
Russia, the German Reichsbank,
the Bank of Italy, the Bank of
Spain, the Bank Of Netherlands,
the Bank of Denmark, the Swiss
National Bank and the Imperial
Bank Of Japan combined.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
w. B. BAKER FOR GAME WARDEN

The Progressive has been in
formed that our fellow-towns-
man, w. B. Baker, is up for APP
pointment to the office of Game
Warden, to succeed Mr.. Viques-
ney.
Mr.. Baker is able to take the
place and we know of no better
man that Governor-elect Corn
well could appoint than he. Mr..
Baker has been a lifelong DEM
ocrat and is deserving Of this
appointment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-01-04
RAISE RATES

January LIST the telephone
companies put into effect their
new schedule of toll rates. The
subscriber now has to pay 10
cents to talk to Elkins and 35
cents to Buckhannon. All SER
vice to the county is free.
This is placing a hardship on
many of the business concerns
here, but it is hoped that an adj
justment will be made whereby
free service can be had to FL
kins.