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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
GERMAN BIRTH
 CITIZENS LOYAL,
 TO UNCLE SAM
Thousand Foreigners Have Pledged Allegiance to Their Adopted
 Country.

SALT LAKE CITY, April 4.-More than a thousand German and Aus trian residents of Salt Lake accepted the invitation of Gov. Bamberger to attend a mass meeting for the pur- pose of a non-partisan, non-sectariaR discussion Of the international crisis
 "The time has come" said the gov ernor, in opening the meeting, flor us to call spade a spade. man or woman is or is not an American. His or her right to freedom is gov erned by no halfway course. The time for silence is gone and the time for the expression of faith is here"
 The governor was frequently inter- rupted by applause, as were each of the half dozen other speakers who followed.
 Resolutions pledging the faith and allegiance of Americans of German and Austrian birth or parentage were adopted unanimously and or dered transm ted to President Will son through the governor
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
MOVIE THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
 GENERAL FLMDoM NEWS
GENERAL FILMDoM NEWS

Arrangements have been com pleted by the Lasky Corporation to co-star Fannie Ward and Sessue Hayakawa in a production for Pa ramount pictures. This will be the second time that the Lasky stars have appeared together on the screen, as it will be remembered that they created sensation in Hector Turnbulls "The Cheat. ' This picture made such a tremen- dous hit at the time of its release that is has since been adapted as play, and is now in process of being prepared for operatic presen- tation.
 For this reason, the announce ment that these distinguished stars are again to appear together should prove of special interest to the pho toplay world. Realizing that this picture must at least equal, if it does not surpass, the record of tThe Cheat" it is said that Lasky is giving an unusual degree of per sonal attention to the preparation of the second scenario for this com bination of talent
 The name of the story and the date of release has not been an- nounced, but the production will be a regular five-act feature
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
PERSEVERANCE MINER
 DIES OF HEART FAILURE

Archibald Hayman, a fireman at the Perseverance mine last night at 930 o'clock dropped dead in the Club rooms at the mine from an at tack of heart failure, while waiting to go on shift. He had not been complaining any and the attack was exceedingly sudden. Dr. Palmer was called but was unable to do anything.
 MT. Hayman was a man of 60 years of age and was a Native of Nova Scotia. He had been employed 1t the Perseverance for some time and had worked at Treadwell for several months. He is survived by two daughters in Seattle and son in Bellingham. They have been com municated with and the funeral ar engagements depend on the word re- ceived from them
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
NOW ON; HICKEY IS
 REAL MANAGER
Cardinals Elected Him to Presidency while He Is Under Contract
 with Browns.

A proposal to submit to the na- tional commission the question as to the right of Branch Hickey to leave the service of the St. Louis Americans to become president of the St. Louis Nationals was made by Phil Ball, president of the Americans, and was turned down fatly by James c. Jones, trustee of the National League club, be- cause he said B. B. Johnson, a mem- Der of the commission, was utter ly unfit" to act as a judge in 1ne matter
 It was the general opinion that an injunction suit to restrain Hickey from accepting the presidency of the Cardinals, to which he was elected last ween, will be flied.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
RECORD YEAR IN STRIKE LINE IS
 CEDITED 191 s
Scarcity of Labor with High Food Prices Are Responsible for the
 General Unrest.

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Scarcity of labor and high food prices made 1916 record year for strikes in the here by the Department of Labor show there were 3,108 walkouts of all kinds during the year. De- mands for higher wages and for shorter hours caused two thirds of the strikes. Most of the others were due to differences concerning union ization of labor.
 In more than TOO of the strikes the strikers won. and employers were victorious in nearly 800. Others were compromised.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
BENEFIT DANCE TO BE
 GIVEN FOR BOY SCOUTS

A large benefit dance will be given in the A. E. Hall on April 18th. for the purpose of raising funds for the organization of a camp of Boy Scouts. The organization has been talked of for some time. but the question of funds has been serious one. The dance has been chosen by the com mittee to secure the necessary money. A committee has been appointed to have charge of the affair, with Cliff ford Kennard acting as chairman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
Oriental BiU ct PdZ0ce.

Oriental. intrigue, meaning that the wiy schemes of the Chinese are depicted, is the plot of the Sable Lorcha' which is the cur rent bill at the Palace. There is mystery until almost the last of comedy Mabel Normand and Ray mond Hitchcock present Stolen Magic" which is clean and for an appetite whetter shows Little Egypt" dance which is classy, done " 9 well-for "ed and graceful wo- man. This bill is on for two more nights.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
War Horrors ct tue Coliseum.

Pathe's ~"War Horrors taken on the battlefield in France by the French government, will be the fea- ture film at the Coliseum tonight and for the balance of the week. Pathe and the French people, in these pictures. depict exactly just what war is and as the scenes are real ones nothing is left to the imagination. Manager Grosc an- nounces a special matinee Saturday for the children.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04

champion of America, announces his purpose of retiring from golf tournaments after this year. He made the announcement as he was leaving San Francisco last week for Chicago. He said that he had won all the honors within his reach and would try to round out his career before retiring by win ming this year the triple event of America, namely, the national and western amateur and the open championships.
 He is retiring, he said, so that he can give more serious atten- tion to his business and relieve his partners of the work they are do- ing for him in the time he spends on tho links.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
AL-KI IN FROM SOUTH

The steamer Al-ki with a good car go of freight for channel points ar rived from the south this afternoon. The following passengers were on board. Mrs. H. V. Esther. Mrs. l.. T. Peterson, Miss Lily Kirroho, V. E.. Bartlett. John Bentler, Mrs. J. Mo her, Mrs. Ella Littell, John McCar- thy. A. D. McMillan, Mrs A. D. Nc Milan. J. l.. Milk r. J. Davis, Mrs. Emma Kilkenny, Mrs A. Osborn, Gertrude Osborn, and D. H. Hanson. The Al-Ki will sail southbound to- morrow forenoon at II o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
Orphe4m's BiU Is SWitched.

Owing to Thou Shalt Not Gov et'' not arriving on the Humboldt last night, following a mix-up in shipping in Seattle, the bill was suddenly changed last night at the Orpheum to Under Those Who Sin," Selig-Tribune, with good settings and plot and with Earl Foxe and Fritzie Burnett as the stars. This bill will be repeated tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
Ross Breaks Record.

A new worlds record for the 220-yard swim inxa 25-yard tank -2 minutes 22 1-5 seconds--was made in New York recently by Norman Ross of the Olympic club of San Francisco in winning the national amateur athletic union championship at this distance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
MACHINERY COMPANY
 TO DECLARE BIG DIVIDEND

BOSTON, April 4. V The Sullivan Machinery Company, with branches throughout the United States, has declared their regularly quarterly di- yidend of $150 and an extra one of $1, payable on April IS to stock of record on April ?, This is the same as three months ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
New Bills at Douglas MOvies.

William Rox, the favorite hero Of the Fox studios, in "The Man from Bitter Roots.' at the Douglas Orpheum last night, pleased his admirers with his usual fighting ability to secure right from wrong. There are many good scenes in this play and the action is of the usual dashing kind.
 ''The Devil at His Elbow a Metro feature with two of the best of the Metro stars. Is a pleasing play. and strong argument for pro- hibition. This feature 10 now run ming at the DouslAs Lyric.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
MILK IN BOSTON TO
 COST AS MUCH AS HERE

BOSTON, April 4-Milk will cost local consumers at least II cents a quart this summer, two cents more than last summer. according to an nouncement made today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
Wants Part of Fat Cub Melon.

Details Of the enormous profits made by the Chicago National League baseball club in the years 1905 to 1913 and the sudden drop in the earnings in the subsequent two years were given the other day in Cincinnati, in Judge Mays com mon pleas court by Chas Schmal- stig in his suit against Charles P Taft and others to recover $55,- 55555 and interest.
 Schmalstig, who formerly was confidential agent for Taft, claims the above amount is due as his share of the $50O,000 proceeds of the sale of 900 shares of the clubs stock to Charles Weeghman, pres ent owner. Taft was former own CT of the club
 In his testimony Schmalstig de- clared that from 1905 to 1913. in- elusive, the profits of the club ranged from 100 to 1sO per cent. 1; that in 1914 the dividends dropped to 20 per cent. and in 1915 to 5 per cent. mainly because the club was not winning ball team and also had experienced long siege of bad weather.
 In answer to his former agents petition, Taft claims that there is due but $6.255.5o to Schmalstig.
 The petition relates that tho plaintiff paid Mir. Taft $1O,576 for the stock which he held and that he received $81.'U3 as his share of dividends of the same, the stock paying total of S1O per cent. from 1905 to 1913. in- elusive.
 Golf Champ Will Retire from ch.r,e. ! 4v.Ss. 4l ,r fch,ck,.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
GERMANS OFFER HOSPITAL.

NEWARK, N. J., April 4.-The German hospital association has rendered to the government the use of it's hospital, one of the larg- est in the city. with it's staff of nurses and doctors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
PHONE GIRLS ENLIST.

MEDFORD, Ore. April 4.-Ten Medford women today enlisted in the United States navy coast de- fense service as electricians and yeomen. Nine Of the enlisted wom- en afe telephone operators,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
JAPANESE STEAMSHIP
 LINE WILL ARM ITS
 STEAMERS WITH GUNS

SAN FRANCISCO. April A. - The Nippon Yusen Kaisha, the Japanese steamship line. has decided to arm it's thirteen vessels with three-inch guns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
METAL POLISH KILLS BOYS

TRENTON. N. J.. April l.- Met. al polish. given in mistake for a tonic. caused the death of Maiden Kall, years old. and Emanuel Gaydon, 3 yeafs old. fhe mother of the Kali child. the polies ". mAde the mistake.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
Sox Release Catcher

Catcher Dolly Gray of Chi cago White Sox has been turned over to the Fort Worth, Texas, league team. He was formerly a star on the Notre Dame university team and was in the Western league fast year
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
Yale Drops Training.

Spring football practice at Yale haT been discontinued because of uncertainty in national affairs, it is announced. Capt A. l.. Gates of the football team is member of the aviation unit which has gone to Florida for training
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
White Beats Callahan.

Charles White of Chicago had a slight advantage over Frankie Cal ahan of Brooklyn in 10-round boxing match in Brooklyn last week White scored in five of the 10 rounds, while Callahan WAS the aggressor in four, one round being even. White weighed 1882 pounds and Callahan 133 F.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
THIS SETTLED IT

BERLIN, April 4-There is no re- volt in Germany. The German peo- pie are satisfied with the results of the submarine warfare and with the progress of the war. This is an of ficial statement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04

I am going outside about the 18th to be gone about six weeks and many of those who daily use their glasses and nave only one pair, should provide Themselves with an extra pair of lsnaen. Those indebt- ed to me are Invited to settled up as ! will, very likely. need the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
AL-KI SAILS TOMORROW

Steamer Al-Ki will sail tomorrow from the City Dock at II o'clock for the south Already the Al-Ki has goodly number of bookings for passage to Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
NeaO Bill ct the
 Dream ToniQht.

Mae Marsh will be seen tonight at the Dream in ITO Have and To Hold one of the big Paramount features. Miss Marsh has appeared here many times before but the present vehicle is said to be her best
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
AMERICAN CAPITALISTS
 TO BUILD RAILROADS IN
 PANAMA BY CONCESSIONS

WASHINGTON, April 4.-Conces- .sions have been granted to American capitalists to construct railroad in Panama 175 miles long. to cost be tween $6,O00.000 and $7.000.000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04

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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-04
Coli Champ Will Retire from

Charles Evans, jr.. (Chickl, 1, national amateur and open rolf
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13
Eyes Ruined by Lime Explosion.

Felix Martzen met with ter
rible accident Wednesday after
noon. He was preparing to build
a brick flue in Jake Captein s
plumbing shop and was getting a
20-gallon keg of lime ready for
the gravel and sand. After put
ting the necessary quantity Of
water in the lime it heated more
rapidly than was expected, and
Felix set the keg on the sidewalk
in front Of the building. AS he
had done many times before
when doing this kind Of work, he
began stirring the lime with q
stick. When the air reached the
hot part Of it at the bottom, for
some unaccountable reason it
caused a terrific explosion, the
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

bulk of the hot liquid lime strik-
ing him squarely in the face and
knocking him down. The explo-
sion was of such force as to throw
the lime 80 feet in the air and
covering the fronts of several
buildings.
Instantly Felix realized his
terrible plight and covered his
face with snow to ease the burn
ing sensation. DIR. Orr was hast
lily summoned and everything
possible was done to ease the UNI
fortunate man 5 suffering. He
was at once taken to his home and
the lime removed from his eyes,
when the extent of his injury was
aseertained. His left eye is en-
tirely destroyed, but there is
some hope of saving the other eye.
1t is one of the most unfortu-
nate accidents that ever occurred
in the town, and Felix and his
family have the sympathy of
everybody in their terrible affiie-
tion.
VIM Wagner, who was stand
ing near Felix at the time was
struck in one eye BY some of the
burning lime, but his injury is
slight H. G.. Chicane was with
Mr.. Wagner and was despatched
from head to foot, but luckily it
did not reach his eyes-C Cotton
wood Chronicle.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

OF the men here are also the same
jess Robertson Is our supply SER
geant and Buren, from kamiah i
mess sergeant. There are about
IS Lewis county boys here.
Louis Drake. Frank Staffelback
and myself got transferred here
yesterday with a bunch of II from
the Depot Brigade.
WIS just going to tell Won
about the 2 hours hike we were
going 10 take after supper when
the whistle blew and We took the
hike before could finish this
letter just got back and we
had some time IN the brush.
Our company was split and
one half was supposed 10 capture
the other. Our side was captured
after which the officers gave
pointers on how it could have
been prevented II was an n.
teresting.
We didn't drill very much To-
day but our lieutenant took us
out to the trenches aud showed
US the dngouts and targets.
The lights went out last night
before | could finish and win ~
called out for a AZ hours hike
right away. So lsll have 10 ring
off for this time.
Hope al is well At home
Your brother,
John
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13
Latter Prom Camp Lewis.

VIM. Henkc is in receipt Of the
following letter from his brother,
John Manthey, at Camp Lewis:
316 Am. Trains, Caisson No. /,
Camp Lewis Wash, Deeem-
Der 4, 1917.
Dear Brother;
Received your letter and am al
ways glad to hear from home.
| like this place better than
where l came from. Our cap
ain is an Odd Fellow and lots
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

Additional war stamp taxes,
which went into effect the first
day of this month, are as follows
Parcel post packages cent for
each 25-cents postage or frae-
ton thereof.
Bonds of indebtedness
Bonds, debentures, or GER
tificates of indebtedness
each 500 or fraction there
Bonds Indemnity or surity,
each ..-.--.----...-------..--------- ,oU
Capital stoek-Eaeh original
issue, for each 800 or frae-
ton thereof -...-......-...---...-,--. 90
Capital stoek-Sales or trans
fers, each 800 or fraction
thereof ......-..-.---....-..-....---.-.- "
Conveyanee-Deeds, etc, ex-
ceeding 800 to $500 ...-....-- so
Each additional $500 or
fraction --.....--....-..-----.....-. 90
Drafts or checks payable 9th
erwise than ON sight, prom
issory notes and for each
renewal, 500 of fraction
thereof .-.........--..-.....-.......-.-,. OF
Entry in customhouSe, not ex-
ceeding 800 --...----...-..--. %
Exceeding 800 to $500 .-. 80
Exceeding $500 .-....-......-- 100
Entry for withdraw from
customs bonded ware
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

Gray Mare. 10 years old. VT. 100
Black Mare Colt. months old
Span Black Colts. coming
Span Bay Colts. coming 3
II you need good horse attend this sale
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

" WT W. "777T--I -
celed BY the war user, when affix-
ed, by writing his initials and the
date of cancellation with pen and
ink or stamping the same Three
Sits with a knife or other suitable
implement shall be cut through
stamps of 10-eent or higher de
nomination, in addition to cancel
ing with ink.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

soS asR % GAsz
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

Gray Mare, 10 years old, VT. 1900
Bay Gelding, ] years old, VT. ! 800
Gray Gelding. 8 wears old. VT. 1900
Gray Gelding, 8 years old, VT. 1900
Black GeIding. 8 years old, W.T.. 100
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

Holualoa, Hawaii, T. H.
November, 10 IL.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13
II TON OF HAY IN BARN

gift Disc Harrow
Range Stove, Nearly New
Heating Stove
The Usual Household Furniture
Some Empty Sacks
And Other Articles too Numerous
Mention
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

Consisting Of No. ! Mich
Cow, 5 yrs old; spring Heller
Cali; 2 Steers coming z
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-12-13

3iz Wide Tire Wagon and Rack
2sz Wide Tire Wagon and Rack
John Deere Gang Plow
8-ft Deering Binder
8-ft Kentucky Drill
eft Superior Drill
3-section Steel Harrow
The Ordway new era., 1917-11-09
NUNIA NEWS

The children Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. C.
Collins are again in school after a
siege of tonsilitis
Miss Hattie Broadbent came down
from Pueblo Friday, were she at
tended the teachers meeting, going
on to La Junta Sunday.
Charles Collins has purchased a
new automobile.
Miss Bernice Harris was the guest
of Miss Jewel Strever Wednesday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Miller, Grand
pa Ulrich and son, Aaron, autoed to
Rocky Ford Monday.
Mrs. Fred Trainor is spending the
week with her sister. Mrs. c. R.
Mattingly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Collins. with
Mrs. Collins mother. Mrs. George
Franc, drove to Manzanola Monday
where the latter took the train for
Des Moines, Ia, in response to mes
sage that her son, Reuben Avritt
was dangerously i'll.
Charles Schroeder returned home
from Kansas City Saturday morning
where he has been visiting relatives
a couple of weeks.
The Ordway new era., 1917-11-09
Soldiers Long For
Home Newspapers

Lord Northcliffe shows that he not
only understands what 1t is that
makes the attraction of home news
papers, especially the small papers
Of little communities, says the In
dianapolis Star, but that he under
stands the psychology o! army life
and why the soldier is homesick
when you write letters to the
man at the front" he says, always
put in a home newspaper. 1 mean
a local newspaper, which gives the
intimate details for which the boys
at the front long so pathetically
when they are away from home.
They like to see what their friends
are doing. They like to read about
church socials. They like to know
that Miss Smith poured tea for Mrs
Brown. The troops at the front al
ways have plenty of the worlds great
newspapers to tell them what is going
on, but the local home journal is a
gift for which they are always ver,-
grateful"
Every man who has lived in little
town in his youth understands this.
For years after he has left the place,
and even to middle life, he subscribes
for the old new,p ,per that gives
much of its space to local happenings.
He learns from the columns that Mil
lie Jones, his first sweetheart, has
married Tom Allen. He is happily
married himself, but he wonders
about Mile and doubts II she has
made the right choice, Tom Allen be-
ing queer stick. He is glad to learn
that the West boys are making good
in their new store, that the Chambers
have built new house and the Sny-
ders a new barn. AS time goes on
barns get out of fashion and he
smiles to read that old t.Doc" John
son has finally grown tired OF the
"one-hoss shay and has bought an
automobile and turned his stable
into a garage.
The native of the old town,
whether he leaves 1t to spend his
years elsewhere or to fight his coun-
try's battles. always feels thrill at
his heart when he sees a paper bear
ing the familiar name. when Ne
friends; he knows what they ara do
ing and something Of their joys and
sorrows. The paper is q bond be-
tween the old life and the new. a1
does not get all this personal M
formation in letters. II he has any
correspondents there they forre& %
tell him OF happenings such = hS
cares to hear; the paper is the cAAef
reliance. II s.ss X
II this interest In the old kc1ne
town is SO keen In case 0f baay uaeSS
Of affairs, It ID infnitely nxu8;s ~ 4 e9&
the soldiers 30 far away fro0 kxm NM
scenes, SO far on FROM tk4 lS6e
have known. This fact seAo4lG I n Y I 4
forgotten by the friends ~ fAe M
in khaki. 4. nv
The Ordway new era., 1917-11-09
BLUFF SPRINGS

School is in session again after a
vacation of three days, during which
time the teacher was at Pueblo at
tending the institute.
w. Beeson returned from Rouse
the latter part of last week and is
preparing to move his family to that
place soon. They will be gone all
winter. He has disposed of part of
his stock.
A deal was made Monday whereby
]. R. Williams became the owner of
the bean huller formerly owned by
Lee Spielman. He is in this vicinity
this week hulling beans.
T. A. Davis was in Pueblo the lat
ter part of last week and while there
purchased car.
Dad" Hal1er left Tuesday for
Pueblo, to be gone for the winter
Mrs. T. A. Davis and children spent
the day Monday with Mrs. Robert
Owen.
Fred Whitney is home from Pueblo
for few days stay with home folk.
Mrs. Sleeper was on her place over
Sunday, returning to Pueblo Monday
On account of so many moving
away from this vicinity, to be gone
all winter, the attendance is very
small at Sunday school, and it was
deemed advisable to close until some
returned in the spring, resuming the
first Sunday in April.