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The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-26
PALACE OF THE GEARS.
Beauties of TsarSkos Solo, Built by
 Petor the Great.

Petsr the Great.
 Tsarskoe Selo, the city some ff- teen miles south of Petrograd where the former czar was accustomed to spend the spring and where the peas ants seized the hunting preserve Of the deposed Nicholas, is beautiful place.
 The city now has a population of 90,O00. It was an insignificant village when Peter the Great presented it to his corsort, Catherine l., and began the construction there of the great i'm perial palace. The palace was con- pleted just a year before Peter's death and was greatly beautihed by his daughter, Elizabeth Petroyna, fin later years.
 Some of the most magnificent royal apartments in Europe are found in this palace, notably the bedroom of Marie Alexandrovna, cOnsOrt of Alexander IT., with its opalescent glass walls, its columns of purple glass and its moth er-of-pearl inlaid floor. The walls of another chamber are paneled with am- Der; a third apartment is decorated with silver; another has wonderful ta- bles and chandeliers which glow with soft light of lapIs lazuli, and there Is ballroom which glitters with gold and mirrors.
 With all these Sumptuous apartments at bis disposal, Nicholas II. seldom Oc- cupied any of them, but preferred to live in a modest building no larger than the country home of the average well to do American.
 The extensive gardens and parks, embracing an area twenty-eight times as large as the United States capitol grounds, are among the chief beauties of Tsarskoe SelO. Picturesque grot- toes, artistic bridges, charming arbors and delightful swan ponds are to be found on all sides, with here and there an artificial ruin which captivates the eye and Quickens the imagination.
 Beyond the imperial gardens and grounds the streets of the village are broad and straight. There are several barracks and hospitals and eight churches.-Nstional Geographic Society Bulletin.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-26
NIP 1T IN THE BUD.
Eirst Appearance of DandruR R Fore
 RRnaeF Sf Future BnIdneHH.


 Eanaer ,Sf Future BnIdneHH. That such Is the case has been con- clusvely proven by scientific research. a2rot. URna. the noted European skin ',pec!alist. declares that dandruI Is the Nurrowed-up eutlCle of the scalp. caused ')y parasites destroying the vitality in he hair bU}h- The hair becomes lifeless, end in tine. Eai:s out. This can be pre- rented.
 Newrro's I&rpiclde kills this dandrutr germ. and re:7Ores the hair to It's natural sottnsss aHd abundancy.
 HerpiCide Is now used by thousands of oeopie-all satisfied that it Is the most wonderful hair preparation on the mar ket to-day.
 Sold by leadiaB druggists. Send 1oc. in stamps for sample to The IIerpicds Co.,. Detroit. Mich
 oas Dollar bottle, guaranteed. At Rll Drug SGogge- Adv,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-26

Dehydrating is Simpiy what was for merly known as drying fruits and veg etables. The old method of pairing and slicing apples, stringing the slices and hanging them up to dry, although called drying, was really dehydrating New York Sun.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-26
History Repeats Itself.

Can't say that the world is getting a bit smarter" asserted grandpa. My grandson asks me the same silly ques- tions that his father asked at his age"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-26
To Curs a Gold fin Ono DsE

Take LAXATIVE PROMO oUIN- NE Tablets. Druggists rafund money if it fails to cure. D. w. GROVES signature Is on aach box. BOG. Weo.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-26
Took It to HerRelf,

She's a vain girl There is no mir TOT handy, so now she is looking at the barometer"
 How will the barometer cater to her vanityT
 Tt says, Fair r.'"-Louisyille Courier IOUrDal
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-26
But He Did.

Teacher-Bobby, give an example of the double negative.
 Bobby-I don't know none.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-26

The love of country is more powerful than reason itself.-Ovid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
EVERYBODY ENJOYED IT

DOUGLAS Nov. 7.-The card par ty given at the Catholic Club last night was one of the most enjoy able affairs of the kind held here for long time. Eleven tables of whist were played and everything went off with snap and vigor, thanks to the excellent management.
 Refreshments were served at 10: 30 after which MT Kelly, master of ceremonies, introduced Bishop Cri mont as the first speaker, the rev. erend gentleman making neat and learned address on the history of the Red Cross; also on the work it is now doing. P. R. Bradley also spoke of Red Cross work and the duty of everybody in connection with the work E. J. White talked in a lighter vein and Mrs. Oak Olson and Joe Bruner each delivered an inter esting recitation. Piano solos were given by Misses Esther Cashen C. Carroll and c. Kern.
 The prize winners were Mrs. A R. Sergeant and Monte Benson while the cancellations went to Mrs Geo. Swarva and Lawrence Cashen
 ''The Star Spangled Banner" clos ed delightful evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
STRIKERS DESTROY MUCH PROPERTY
 IN THE ARGENTINE


 BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 7.-Vio- lence and disorder marked the gen. eral railway strike which tied up all traffic in the the Argentine for weeks. The trouble commenced when the workmen of the French owned Province of Santa Fe Rail- road after presenting list of de- mands to the management, began systematically to destroy the com panys property, signals, buildings and rolling stock, at the city of Santa Fe. In order to prevent fur ther damage, the company surren- dered unconditionally The damage done by the strikers represented something like S100,000 gold.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
EDITOR OF MINNEAPOLIS
 MAGAZINE ARRESTED

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. '. - D. P. Johnson, editor of the Peoples Mag azine, published here, was arrested on a county grand jury indictment charging interfering with and dis couraging enlistments." He pleaded not guilty and was released on bond. The affairs of the magazine were brought into court recently when an advertiser sue ceeded in breaking a contract on the ground that the publication was en- couraging disloyalty. The plaintiff pointed particularly to the published speeches of Senator La Foleltte and Congressman Ernest Lundeen, of Minnesota
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
TO BAR MUDDY AMMUNITION.

WASHINGTON, .ov. 7.-Warn- ing against the use of muddy am intuition in service rifles is given in army orders published today, based On the experience of American and other troops abroad. The order points out that the use of such am munition is a natural tendency in trench warfare, as the cartridges shoot well, but directs officers dem- onstrate to their men the fact that the burnt mud left in the gun will soon render it useless.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY

TREADWELL Nov 7-Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Finger are in receipt of late news from their son Allen, who is now student at Harvard Uni joined the reserve corps of officers and is drilling in the University training camp. Young Finger spent the vacation here with his parents. Up to this year he has been attend ing the University of Colorado but decided on that of Harvard for his senior year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
BOYS WILL BE TAUGHT
 SCIENCE OF THE SOIL

FL PASO, Tex, Nov. 7.-Boys of the El Paso High School are to be- come soldiers of the soil. The school has purchased a 20-acre tract of land near the city where they will be taught the science of farming during the next school year. Cows, pigs and chickens will be included in the farm livestock and the boys will be taught to milk, hoe and cul- tivate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
CONGREGATIONAL LEAGUE
 MEETING

DOUGLAS, Nov. 7.-The Ladies League of the Congregational church will hold their regular social meet ing tomorrow afternoon in the League rooms of the church. Not being ready for new work for the League the ladies may bring their knitting or any other fancy work. A mum Der of fine bags, the only articles left over from the recent success full bazaar, will be offered for sale at bargains.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
ONE FISH BOAT

DOUGLAS, Nov '. After the rush of last week from two to four fish boats were in every day with business this week which so far has not averaged over one boat a day The Yukon was in this morning with 5000 pounds, her cargo being pur- chased by the A. c. Fish Company It is expected that the business will be quiet until some of the numer- ous boats which returned to the banks last week get in which will probably be several days yet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
WITH CANADIANS ON FRONT

DOUGLAS, Nov 7-Charley West formerly in the transfer business here, writes his sisters here, Mrs Lindsay and Mrs. Stanworth, that he is now somewhere in France with the Canadian contingent which he joined at Vancouver shortly after leaving last spring. In his letter he stated that he hoped soon to have a short furlough for the purpose of visiting his old home in the land O heathers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
AUNTY SKINNER CHICKEN
 WINNER

DOUGLAS, Nov. 7-The Guild of the Episcopal Church is making ex tensive preparations for a regular Black Nanny" chicken dinner which will be served in Labor Un week from , until z o'clock. Ump h.h-h, white man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
GRAY SUCCEEDS DATsoN

TREADWELL, Nov. Felix Gray for long time a trusted employee of the Treadwell comapny in the accounting apartment has been ing and milling department, taking the place of R. G. Datson, who re signed to accept a position at Perse verance where he succeeds E. ] Doherty, who recently left for the outside.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
PUBLIC SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

DOUGLAS, Nov 7.-The following is the honor roll of the Douglas public school:
 First honor roll -Four "A's" and "A" in deportment)- Elizabeth Feusi and Helen Stoody, Senior High School.
 William Manley, Junior High School
 High School.
 2nd honor roll (Three As" and "A" in deportmenD
 1.-Helen Niemi, Senior High.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
SCHOOL PAPER OUT

DOUGLAS, Nov. 7.-The second number of the Gastineau Breeze the Douglas school paper was is sued last night from the press of the Douglas Island News and shows marked advancement on the part of the youthful compilers. It is a highly creditable publication.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
NEW LIGHTS INSTALLED

TREADWELL, Nov. "A line of lights has been installed along the new sidewalk leading around the edge of the cavein which is great convenience to the residents of the suburban districts in the south part of town.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
THE SNOW HAS WENT"

DOUGLAS, Nov 7-The weather is about the only thing here that does not follow the, eight-hour sys tenn, and it worked all of yesterday and last night with the result that the 18-inch snow which fell last Thursday is all gone except few patches here and principally there
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07

statuary may be irretrievably lost
 The bust, fashioned by Frolich, was the gift of Mrs. London to the Pan-Pacific Club, the headquarters of which are in Honolulu Photo graphs of it have been received here, but the bust has not, although cable adyices were received some time ago that the bust had been shipped to Honolulu
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
COTTONWOOD SHADE TREES.

YSLETA, Tex, Nov. 7.-Cotton- wood trees are being used to shade the paved county road which con meets this quaint little Indian settle ment with Fl Paso and the other Rio Grande valley towns. The cot tonwood has been found to be the most practical shade tree for this country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
GOOD RANGE CONDITIONS.

FL PASO. Tex. Nov. 7.-Range in the Panhandle of Tex as and in other cattle sections of the are said to be excellent and winter feed expected plentiful
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07

2.-Arthur Nelson, Junior High 3.-Rugnor Kronquist, Junior High 4.-Eino Laitala, Junior High.
 5.-Stanton Martin, Junior High Names of those who would have been on the honor roll in case their department had been "A"
 Elmer Jackson, Harold Gallwas, Alex Morgan, Ida Swanson Joe Veg iii
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
BUST OF JACK LONDON
 HAS DISAPPEARED

HONOLULU, T. H., Nov. 7.-The mysterious disappearance of bust of the late Jack London is puzline Hdonolulu and apprehensions are entertained that the valuable bit of
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
CHINESE ARE FOND
 OF CANNED MUSIC

FL PASO, Texas, Nov. 7-The photograph has proved most popu- lar with the Chinese of the local Chinatown and many machines playing Chinese records may be heard each evening down Oregon street.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07

last night, to continue the meetings on Tuesday and Thursday nights for the accommodation of Mrs Coombs, one of the teachers, who is engaged at similar work in Juneau, Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
Help!

You do not seem to get much rain here" said the Fastener.
 No" replied the native of the Ari- zona town. 'lt only rains about four times year"
 "The the climate isn't good fol raising anything" added the Fastener
 Nope" was the reply Tt isn't even good for raising umbrellas"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
Logic.

That mans descendcd from the frog feel quite sure" said Dr. Bl0gg For he is often full of hops,
 And he must croak before he stops"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
The Honest Jap.

From the advertisement of a Japan ese stock broker in Tokio: One who want to make money why not try stock bushes at such rare ex- traordinsry chance? Even fool his pocket is swelling up every day. Why [? Because he is daring it blindy I await your order More or less
 Yours faithfully,
 Okfia Yoneshabura,
 IS Sakamoto-Cho
 Tosfo" '"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
Bless Their Hearts !

The days are growing shorter,
 And this thought to me occurs: It soon will be quite cold enough
 For the girls to shed their furs
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

DOUGLAS, Nov. Tt was decid. ed by patrons of the night school, another session of which was held
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07
Quick, Doc, the Pulmotorl

Dear Luke: If COW had a had cold swhen it was slaughtered, would you call it koarse meat?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07

It's all right to speak well of the dead but many tombstone inscription is a grave error.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07

With heading the German blacklist in Asace at beginning and forced to flee secretly to France to Misses Lydia and Janet Bumentha daughters of Daniel Bumenta and president of the World for e restitution of said that the Ger marching France they left their home ana fled to France safety Mayor the city of Comar and for mery Alsaan Deputy Reichstag Mr. Bumenthal because of his ami prusanism had earned the
 The N. II. Special
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07

WORK WANTED-Capable wo- man wants work by the hour or day. Address 20. Box 513. Doug las.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-07

Phone 1t to The Empire. No 374
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
R0BERTSON-PARKER
INCREASE CAPITAL
Young and Progressive Firm Makes
Great Record During
Last Year.

At meeting OF the stockholders
and directors last week of the Rob-
ertson-Parker company. it was decided
to double the capital stock of the COM
pany. A per cent cash dividend was
paid on the preferred stock and 20
per cent in stock on the entire capital.
1t was shown that a net earning OF 26
per cent had been made during the
past eight months.
The Robertson Parker company is
in point OF years one of Richmond
youngest concerns, but the wonderful
showing made during the past few
months has put this firm we'll out in
front In the soda fountain and supply
business.
Their business during January was
80 per cent larger than the best month
of last year; February being in about
the same proportion. And from pres
To capacity during the coming season
Besides Il full line OF fruit syrups
and all soda fountain supplies this
firm handles the soda fountain line
Of the Liquid Carbonic company, of
Chicago, the worlds largest soda
fountain manufacturers
No small part Of their business Is
the distribution OF Buck" the widely
known and popular temperance bev
eraEe. the sales of which have been
far ahead Of their expectations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
'et|NST HANOICAPS
TRADE HOLDS UP WELL.
unprecedented Prices. Congestion Of
Irafii". and War Talk Hail 10
Halt american Business.

Now York March 3-Dun's week
rs revieV of Trade today says
Notusf astaudine the uncertainty
ANA caution oHEenderrd by foreign
conditions and NJ" restraining IN
fuence oL exceptional prices. general
business j. o. u0eq8aied dimensions
Tor the period. Win forward wants
largely covered many interests are
waiting and future demands are less
extensive than recently. hut the finan-
cial markets are uniis;urhea hy the
international contingencies and there
"a no impairment Of confidence in the
stability of trade industry Absence
of cancellation Of contracts is a con-
sqicuous feature and though buyiug
Is ROW limited mainly u well-dehned
needs pressure for prompt deliveries
indicates The urgcnCy Of current re-
qulrements. Yet at / time when the
producing and distributing forces
should he operating most smoothly
there IS continued complaint Of a
scarcity ~ Ia Dor and Of country wide
delays len shipments through the un-
pyeccderted congestion OF trafflc
vigorous action ny railroad officials
and others has brought further relief
from the freight tie-up and the posi-
tiou Of the industries Is hettered, but
movements OF materials and products
is sflil impended In many directions,
and the difficulties I'm overseas trans
portation remain handicap.
Foreign commerce is sustained in
large volume. considering the draw
back and the recent announced British
embargo does not imply an expansion
OF exports Of hide and leather and
some other important articles. Ger
tain commodities including a num-
t..- 81 lot
tendencies, though Of this weeks list
OF over 800 wholesale quotations,
ffty-fve show advances and eighteen
recessions, Some evidence OF di-
minished commercial and industrial
transactions appears in bank clear
inps. yet during February the total
At leading centers outside New York
was 23.7 per cent greater than I'm the
same month last year. which COM
prised one more business day.
Dividend payments are larger and
money is abundant in the hands OF
the public Industry is operating at
fun capacity except where paucity
OF labor or scarcity of raw materials
or fuel checks energies. but the main
point is that many lines are sold away
ahead. the iron and steel industry with
business well into 1afs. being con-
spicuous in this respect The rail-
way situation has improved little
and numerous foodstuTs. notably veg
etables and dairy products, have re-
coded in price, partly as the result
of larger receipts due to better wealth
err and less car congestion, and partly
because of boycotts by consumers
Winter wheat conditions except in
Texas, are probably poorer than here
tofore. due TO want OF moisture In
Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma.
Texas has had a good rain. Money is
f1rmer. The West is drawing cur
rency from the East.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
BUSINESS REVIEW
IN VARIOUS LINES
Wat viii Happen After Close of
War?--Somc Foreign Trade
Features.

1t can hardly be said that the por-
|tion OF the business community In
this country which is interested in
export trade was surprised at the re-
marks made by the British premier
ION Friday as 10 the restriction Of
Imports into the United Kingdom.
Irhe movement is one which. as has
been hitherto shown. has been long
I'm progress. and the activity Of the
IU-boats has simply served to empha~
|size it and make its elements more
stringent. As has also been stated,
Hts first effects are most likely to he
Shown III the case of imports OF food
|stuffs, and. of course. articles OF
luxury. which have been under the
|ban for some time. Everything
needed for war purposes will have
|the right of WAY. and every effort will
be made to sec that there is no cur
istment OF such supplies from this
COUNTRY Return Cargoes Will be of
British manufactured goods, SO az
10 aid In keeping up sterling e&-
hanRe. and also with a view To re-
Raining the export trade on which the
prosperity of tie kingdom SO largely
depends What effect the plan Will
have on American business can ouly
! be Inferred but the general impress
sion is that II viii not he material
Meanwhile, domestic trad" continues
| satisfactory and retailers have not
HAD their business CuFtailed because
| Of the high cost OF living. This fact
snd the great promise offered IN many
Pines Of Industrial activity have Kept
zap The strength and confidence IN
1.-The primary markets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
T0WN-BU|LOER" SMITH
DOING GOOD WORK
services of Horace f. Smith In De-
nand At Several Places.

Horace +. Smith, Of Richmond,
weli-known publicist. org IL r,
town builder and dispenser OF pep
is to come back to Henderson TO en-
gage in campaign for charging the
board of trade. Tine iavitation was
extended and accepted by Mr. smith.
following an address Of nearly two
hours before large mass meeting of
citizens, held under the auspices OF
the board Of trade at the courthouse
Monday evening. From the Hend-
erson N. c. Daily Dispatch, Febru-
airy 90.
The above article. together with
several highly complimentary letters
from some Of the leading citizens OF
Henderson, y. G.. are an indication of
the work Of Development along the
line Of civic organization that Is being
carried on by Mr. Smith.
In describing his work Mr.. Smith
tells MS that he never fails 10 make
known the fact that he is from Rich
mond.
1t has probably not occurred to
many Of us just what " de field for
producttveness and trade extension
this work OF Horace smiths opens up
for Richmond industries Going into
these various cities and helping them
10 adjust or organize their civic
bodies. Mr.. Smith naturally comes into
contact with the 1ive-wlres of those
places. and his constructive work Gre
ates a feeling OF friendliness not only
toward himself but also the city
from which he comes-Richmond.
II our local jobbers and manu-
facttrers use "A little follow be-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
SCARCITY OF CHEAP
WATCHES AND CLOCKS

There is practically dearth in
watches and clocks. more especially IN
the cheaper and medium grades.
Manufacturers are months behind on
orders, and rarely can promise definite
dates of deliveries Apparently man.
ufacturers are having great difficulty
in obtaining necessary material. Be-
sides, there is an insistent export de-
mand which seems hard 10 satisfy.
The great advances in the prices
of all material and in the wages Of
labor have necessarily caused en-
hancement of the finished article.
with consequent disarrangement OF
the well-known and l-advertised
selling prices, which have prevailed
so long on many of the cheaper grade
clocks and watches, Where the pub
lie have been taught through con-
tinued advertising for years to pay a
certain fixed price for an article. it is
very difficult to persuade them to ac-
cept a higher price, no matter how
the reasons may be,
This state of affairs has for the
time being made purely academic the
effort to have certain trade restricted
selling prices made legal by statute
since the incentive and ability to cut
these prices have been removed for
the present by the inability of the
to maintain their old
selling prices on their past basis, so
advances all along the line have be-
come imperative-New York Times.