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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

GUS But we would rather see an old bachelor trying to keep baby quiet
 You can argue all you please. But you can't get a mother to believe that she can't help the children by worrying over them.
 If you could buy physical exercise in bottles at drug stores, nearly everyone would take it.
 Risking the charge of iconoclasm for daring to dispute the well-known adage, we nevertheless maintain that there is no fool like a young fool
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

The circumstance that Anchorage is considering having Potato Day" suggests how great has been Aaskas along agricultural lines during the last few years. It has not been very lond ago that many of us-and many of those who really we'll informed for that day Alaska-were poking all sorts of fun at Gov. Brady for talking and writing about the agricultural possibilities of Alaska and now have business talking about setting aside a day to celebrate the abundance of single variety of product!
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
REALIZE WHAT WILSON IS TO
 UNITED STATES Country Gradually Gets Possession of Facts
 og Great Aims of
 President. HIS POLICIES MOVE ON Quietly Works Out His Own Plans and Then
 They Are Put in Execution.
HIS POLICIES MOVE ON
(By w. w. JERMANE. ]

WASHINGTON, July 3. (By maiD The national capital is slow ly but surely getting over it's at tack of doldrums. Proverbially, the one place in the country where it is difficult, and at times impossible to get true perspective on national affairs, it has been running true to form in it's seeming reluctance to admit that the Wilson administra- tion would prove equal to the great task imposed upon it by the war.
 Encouraging this thought, great metropolitan dailies, with large cir culations here, have been maintain ing distinctly critical attitude and there has been just enough of hos tlllty on the part of certain promi- nent public men to encourage Wash ington in taking somewhat jaun- diced view of things.
 Learn from People.
 It has been said many times that there is more talk here about poli- cles and less accurate knowledge of political conditions than in any oth- CT city in the country and that when senators or representatives want to get correct view of af- fairs, they invariably go back home. The famous speaking tours of Pres idents Mckinley. Roosevelt and Taft were quite as much for the purpose or obtaining information as impart- ing it.
 Even the more tran 200 news paper correspondents in this city. or most of them. for time were viewing the war situation with more
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

Whether not the rejuvenaon of the Russian army has been result of the visit of MT Root, Gen. Scott and the others have way of knowing, but there is the evidence of sustained efficiency and a succession of victories beginning short time after their arrival the ground. The reports from the Russian front beginning to read like those from the during 1914 and 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Luke McltIke Savs

-NNS "NGuNC 0dyS
 While Congress is at it, why not fin- ish the job by tacking an amendment on to war measure and abolishing Mon- day. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday Friday and Saturday and maying the week consist of seven Sundays?
 A man likes to tell you how busy he Is and how overworked he is But you never saw man who was too busy or too tired to smoke.
 Any fat-head can get into a fight But 1t takes little gray matter to keep out of one.
 A women has such hard time keep- Ing track of her husband when he is alive that you can't blame her for hav ing her doubts as to his whereabouts after he is dead
 Some folks tell so much more than they near that Nature should have equipped them with two mouths and only one ear.
 There are all sorts ofw people in inc world. including the fellow who doesn't believe that the world is growing bet : ter because he can't see any improve- ment in himself
 The fact that they have nothing to say doesn't keep some people from say- ing 1t.
 It Is easy to find out if a man is in- teihgent- Get into an argument with nm. ana If he agrees with you. he is
 some people like to attend the cir
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

the tendency is toward a republican form of govern ment, and it cannot long be deferred. It may not be too late to realize of the dreams of the Greek statesman, Venizelos for greater Greece comprising much territory that is Greek in language, history and custom.
 Whatever may be in store, it could be than the fate of King Constantine did his best to in flct upon his people by making of Greece vassal state of Germany
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
CASHIER ROBBED OF $l5,ooo.

CHICAGO, July 11.-C. Beard. Cashier for the National Tea and Coffee Company. was held up by i've bandits and robbed of between $l5.0O0 and $20. .000 last week. The men escaped in an automobile.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

TWO IN ONE = The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES of all sales and the news columns lads" keeps the housewife informed TO right up to the minute on the ay's news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

Empire classified advertisements are read by everybody. They work while you rest. If you want to sell. buy. rent. or exchange anything; if you want work or somebody to work; if you want information or give information. use The Empire Classified Department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

Don't forget that peace has been made with the fly nation It is perfectly legitimate to swat him wherever him. and it is important that he be whipped out of existence at the earliest possible date
 because he is among the active of recruiters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
TIPS FROM TEXAS.
(DalIas News.)

DaIas News)
 Of course. we are not authorized to alter the marriage rules. but how would it do to change around so the bride should read the marriage service and the preacher read the riot act?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Wise Girl.

Wise Girl.
 Miss Bright is practical girl, isn't she?" said Jones'
 "She certainly is," agreed Smith. "She is wearing gold engagement tooth. She needed the tooth. and she got her fancc to pay for the tooth instead of buying her an engagement ring"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

Von Hndenburg Germans not fighting with their mouths. He didn't say anything about typewriters and pencils.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

Now that the onerous duty of running this Terri tory has been taken out of the hands of the Demo cratic party by that little bunch of office seeking poll ticans engaged in the hopeless task of whitewashing the Governor why not give em the Governor provided he will run on the Republican ticket next election! This probably would not suit his champions so well as forcing him the Democratic party in hopes of catching the stray crumbs from the gubernaoral table -(Valdez Miner)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Our Joe Miller Contest.

David Sigmon of the U. S. cable office claims that the oldest joke is the one about the farmer who came to the city to see a dentist and have a tooth ex- tracted. The dentist advised him to take gas What will the gas do to me-" asked the farmer "Oh," replied the dentist, you will be unconscious for two or three minutes" All right" ." replied the farmer. as he took out his pocketbook. 'l'll take it''
 You do not have to pay me now said the dentist he saw the farmer take his coin out of his pocketbood You can pay me when I've finished ''
 wasn't going to pay you" said the farmer. T was going to count my mon- ey."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

If those Russian victories continue may be quarrelling the pronunciation of Przyms again, and the spelling of lot of places that ever tried to pronounce
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Fact.

It surely would cause you surprise
 If you just figured. friend: How many things you criticize
 And how few you commend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

she dresses, she can always hear him pop the question.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

As general thing the bald-headed man has brilliant complexion, even if it is at the wrong place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

It sometimes turns out that the kint of girl who is a daredevil when young k a she devil when old.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

begins to look if Herr Hndenburg were waiting to get little farther back before he another victory.-Q Indianapolis News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
SUFFRAGE VICTORY
Dawson NeWS)

Dawson News)
 Yesterday marked a notable day in the history of Canada. It sgnalized memorable day in the growth of democracy. The franchise extended to women dence of the progressive spirit of the young Dominion "a commonwealth just fifty years of age. What more worthy testimonial could be extended to wOmanknd at this particular mepost in the history of the Do minon what greater recognition of the she plays in national affairs, what substantial know edgment of her capabilities.
 The franchise is not extended to the of Canada merely because they wanted it show the chvalry of men. It is given because of the ripened men and that all true government by as well as with the consent of the governed. This measure or democracy has been in long in coming, but Canada has the satisfaction of knowing that she is the first notion this continent to extend the universal franchise to and of the first in the world Other nations coming to it rapidly but they must fall into the procession behind vrile and progress sive young Dominion.
 Premier Borden deserves high praise for having frankly and firmly espoused the cause of When the began the not nearly as Tar advanced as it was ago. Recent provincial elections proved that everywhere had risen to the idea. and were supporting the movement through out Canada. There doubt that the cause was ripe for specialization into law this session of par lament The overwhelming vote with which parlia ment passed the measure leaves doubt that it is ratified beyong all danger assault by any reaction ary element
 Woman has proved in this war her twofold right to select her representatives in the halls of all egis ative bodies and all the world today take off her hat to Canada for this signal acknowledgement of the right of that vast portion of the population which long has been subjected to all provisions of the law without voice in their enactment
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.

Fact. This isn't funny, I'll confess. But it is terse and very true; You should not take advice unless You're sure that it belongs to you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
EOoey!

His wife threw plates at MT. Farr. And then she heard him groan; 'I will admit, my dear. you are
 The power behind the throne"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Mercy!

A sign concern in Keene. N H proudly advertises itself as "The Nut Studio.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

z Valdez has just closed energetic campaign for founds for the Red Cross. While it is not known the exact amount raised here it will be in the neighborhood or $50O maybe more While this is not a large sum, it is great deal for city the size of Valdez; and yet the sum is absurdly small when it is considered that great many people who could have given something for this noble held aloof and contri buted nothing. And Charity has ever been thus chary in giving. The burden has fallen upon a few and the many escape Had Valdez given her quota and all given alike this would have reached into the thousands of dolars.-lValdez Miner.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Firms Is Firms.

Van Daam and Godtold are in busi- ness in Buffalo, N. Y.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Paw Knows .Everythinq.

Willie-Paw, what is experience?
 Paw-Experience is something that teaches us how other people ought to do things, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Jobs Is Jobs.

Kemist the chemist. runs drug store in Dawson, Neb.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
The Wise Fool.

You can entertain angel una wares" observed the Sage.
 Maybe. replied the Fool. But you cant entertain a bore that way"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

Learn One New Thing Each Day. There are 66, ,000. 900 cocoanut trees il Ceylon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Doqaone Theml

"The pessimists sure make me sick"
 Remarked old Mir. Baws; Just give one of those mutts his pick
 And he'll start picking flaws
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Names Is Names. l. Risk lives in Toledo, Ohio.

Our Daily Special. Women Are Most Eloquent When They Are Silent
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11
Ouch

The Hard Manufa cturing Company makes mattresses in Buffalo. N. Y.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-11

Entered as secondcass matter November T. 1912, As !he postofce at Juneau Alaska, under the Act o' Asrch 3, 1879.
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CONTINUED TOMORROW
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Germany Had Made Its Plans
TO MY ARMY AND MY NAVY!

ONCE more year lies behind replete with hard fight
" ing and sacrifices rich in successes and victories m
Our hopes for the year 1916 have been blasted
All their the East and West broken to pieces
through your bravery and devotion
The latest rumpha march through Rumania has, by Gods
Decree again pinned mpehabe laurels to standards
The greatest battle of this the Skager Rak
tory and bold exploits of the Uboats have assured
INV navy glory and admiration for all time. N
You victorious all theatres of ashore we'll
afoat I'll
With unshaken and proud confidence the grateful
Faerand regard you The Incompatible warke spirit dwelling
ranks tenacious, untrng will to victory
love for the Faherand guarantees that victory will
remain with colors in the year also. RI
God will be with furthe'i ~
Headquarters, December 81, 1916. WILHELM. ~
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courage of their convictions to resign their policies
Jagow who Secretary of State from the
ming the until December, 1916 of these
Won Jagow had to all of the foolish explanatory
excusing which the German Government the
considered abroad being weak and incapable
he realized early in November that the Government
the submarine warfare unless
Jagow the only in German public life who
not official of the bring break
America. Zimmerman, however different type Of
official Zimmerman like the Chancellor is ambitious bgoted
cold booded and nrgur of the first caibe AS long
Under Secretary of State he fought Won tried
repeatedly to oust him. So it surprising
they heard that Zimmerman had succeeded
The Gerard banquet however, late The die
But the world not to learn of it for weeks
(CONTINITED TOMORROW
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section of Germany When stated in press that
Joseph Crew. the American Charge dAaes received the
transmitted his Government public ndigna-
ton that the Government had inform of the
German to explain that Germany had asked the
United States make peace; that Germany had
asked neuas make peace but had only handed these
neutrals the German in order officially before the
Allies At this time the defiant attitude of the whole
well editorial the Morgen Post saying If
Germanys hand refused her will
force"
early September 1916 Ambassador Gerard reported
Department demanding
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submarine campaign gaining such strength Germany that
the Government would not be able maintain its position
long Gerard that only the political difficulties but the
scarcity of food and the campaign of hate
making such hadway that unless made there would
be nothing with the United States The
latter December when Gerard returned from the United
States after with President Wilson, he began study
the submarine situation.
He that only the desperate resistance the part
the Chancellor would be able the tide hate and keep
America OF the On January the American Chamber of
Trade Berlin Ambassador
and invited the Chancellor Doctor Helerch Doctor Solf,
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AT this banquet Gerard made the
statement, AS long as such men as
Generals Won Hindenburg and Luden-
dorff led the armies, as long as Ad-
mirals Won Capelle, Won Holtzendorf
and Won Mueller headed the Navy
Department, and Chancellor Won
Bethmann. .Hollweg directed the po-
litical affairs, there would be no
trouble with the United States"
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1L;no sOhdhed the nauon
% H e to Berlin Wilson proved the herman people
i. the Allies demanded
of which meant chan @ map OF
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se of Foreign Affairs Zmmermann prominent herman bankers
d business men, leading and all others who few months
before during the Sussex crisis had combined in maintaining
friendly relations this banquet Gerard made the statement
mA long az such men as Generals Hndenburg and Ludenda
ed the armies long Admra Capee Won Holtzendof
and Won Mueller headed the Navy Department ana the Chancellor
Won Howeg directed the political affairs there would
M trouble with the United States Gerard was severely criticized
abroad not only this statement but for further remark that
the relations Germany and the United States had
been better today Gerard saw before he had
been in Berlin week that Germany desperate that con.
ons were getting that with possibilities of
Germany would probably the Won Trpiz submarine
fare desperate himself at this banquet to
to the democratic Germany side with the Chancer
when question ruthless submarine warfare again
Germany Had Made Its Plans
The German Government had planned its moves
months in advance every offensive the battle
fields is planned Details six months before opera
tOns begn SO are the big moves on the poea chessbo
Europe Ss.8
There very few public life in Germany who have
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IRON all Berlin evident neutral
diplomat with whom talked while Germany procaming
70 the whole world her desire for she had in mind only
the drastic peace Belgium certain sections
Of northern Balkans concerned
that exalted
victory the possibilities solving the food
problem that she only ready defy the Allies but the
neutral world the ready bow German
victory There people in Germany who realized that
better could
but the Government of this opinion The Allies
deany olive branch which had
been extended like everything else from Germany with string
tied it, purposes the Kaiser and his Government
the Allies reply exactly what they wanted.
The German Government in this position If the Allies
accepted Germany would enable the Government to
unite ALI factions Germany by making which would
satisfy the political parties well the people If the Allies
refused the German Government calculated that the refusal would
be bitter that would unite the German political
zatons enable the continue the
way it saw fit
The Allied Statesmen BIunder
Nothing which happened during year sodfed the
German the Allies replies Berlin and President
Wilson proved the German people that their Government
defensive the Allies demanded
and all of which change
Europe from what the beginning of the
which had demanding submarine
opportunity had They knew that result the
the public would sanction unrestricted
against the whole world, If that necessary
December IL
filed German By January all possibilities
peace had disappeared The Government and the public realized
would and that preparations
be made for the biggest campaign the history of the
world in 1917,
Throughout the peace discussions thing evident
Opposition
that the United
70 take leading part without being faced by the anmOs of
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GERMANY o1R6 1R6kY0Bzc M50XBhz !?
sy MAcxxemAN

4hen the Allies Refused to Discuss Possible
Terms of Peace With the Germans in Ansper
to the TeutOn Offer and the Note of President
Wilson They Played Into the Junkers' Hands,
Who Haze Tried to Impress Upon the People
That This War Is Battle for National Life
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HolceUer, German Diplomacy in Dealing With
NeutraIs Fell Far Short of the Astuteness
Displayed at Home, and Won JdgOw, Rather
Than Sign the Infantntdtory and Indne Notes
Written BY the Foreign Office, Had the COur-
age to Resign His Post of Secretary of State
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EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

eEsEhAlI chauffeurs, gardeners, nurses. prac,
uu,ca and trained secretary and helper all
AZ sheS OF hrst,elass helpi glrl wants poslti2a
Il want nosltons. Chestnut Hill Employment
bureau, 81 w. Springfield ave,
NiCHOLl,S, 1926 Rainbrldge at. Competent
nsip, all nationalities supplied; wanted, cooks
10 slo; Protestant Mattresses, \ Germhh
Phone Locust 3i30.
MRS; RRINKLEY Employment Agency. select
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APARTMENTS WANTED

to rent for months from about
NAV Il small furnished housekeeping apart
ment; convenient to center of city. 35l. 4.
Ledger Central.
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WANTED


ANTIQUE furniture. broken jcwclry. gold sill.
Yer, false teeth. feather hcds. "Antiutcs, -
62S Chestnut, Ph Walnut fO26. Est 1880
BROKEN JEwELRY. antiques. pistols coins
coin books, with prices | pay, mailed l5c. J. II,
Ross Peoples Storel, 260 =. llth. Wal. 4ts8
CAST-OFF CLOTHING
Positively highest prices paid for IT,
SAMUEL COOPER
Phone rorlar 63i2. 1910 Glrard ave.
CAsT-OFF- CLOTHING: HIGHEST PRICES
pAln, eau, write Or phone WALNUT s0s3
CAST.oFF CLoTHlNG shoes and hats bought
send postal Snetdman. a22 Poplar st.
DESKS. SAFES. 1lut'SEHOID FURNITURE
etc. bought Duling Central Second ma nd
Furniture Co, o0i-n0G-oli tallowhiIl st,
FURNITURE Of every description needed at
once; office furniture, safes household and
antique furniture, partitions, railing, cntirr
restaurants; no lot too largo, spot cash.
pNrrEN Fi'RNlTrRE co.
WALNUT is6+. 1i27 ARCH RACE 2snG
FURNITURE, pianos. carpets antiques; entire
or part houses bought for ca sh, no matter
how large. j. Rernstoin 1854 Ridge ave.
OLD GOLD, silver. platinum. false teeth, pew
NJ q. AssaSing CO., 9OOh Filbert st.
HlGuESr rRiCES PAtD for old gold silver.
platinum. false teeth and pawn tickets Get
others offer then mo I will take your
word ana give YOU more money than YOU would
receive elsewhere. llpklN. 1900 Fhcrt ST.
Second Moor established 1900.
WIE Div VICTOR MAKE TALKING
WI LIZ machines and records.
Fut"rnk. 1io y. sth. Wal, asst
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APARTMENTS
ERMANTOWN
THE NEW ADDITION
TO PELHAM COURT

Iil PELHAM COURT
rs OPEN
appeal to every one-hut tn you who dema nd
the hest and accustomed to receive It-ai
a price which, considering what you do do
mRnd and receive, Is mOdCrate--it will make
a strong, compelling apReal
PELHAM COURT Is located at CARPENTER $
Station. Germantown, just off beautiful Lin
coin Drive. on the Pennsylvania Railroad; 10
or so trains day surely transportation
enough for anyone,
sultes Of rooms and 1 bath to rooms
ments. Prices are from $50 up.
APARTMENT HOTEL and located in an an ali.
solutely ideal and exclusively suburban loca
In word, you may come to PELHAM
COURT and ind perfect suburban Iocation
with transportation uneXcelled an Ideally con.
structed building quiet, dignifed elegant
You may select an apartment OF the size 10
suit your Individual needs. you will find ali
your hopsekecping problems soyed and taken
care OF for you absolutely without effort on
your part; you Will ind a table Of the utmost
excellence AT a most moderate price, ana the
same courtesy service and attention is uni
form throughout the entire establishment
For full Information, arrangements for in.
spection and reservations, call, phone or write
to
NORMAN s. SHERWOOD
SPRUCE 397I RACE 3O25
or his representatives on the premiss a
Pelham Court
Arpoint ntments may be made for automobiles
10 cali at your residence or business place and
take YOU direct to pEIHAM'COURT at your
convenience ana pleasure