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The Washington herald., 1917-11-15
CAVEATORS FAIL, TO
BREAK TALLY WILL

After a legal battle. lasting since
October e5th last. the David Tally will
case was decided yesterday by Jus
tice Mccoy in favor Of the cavestee.
John F. Pearson, to whom Tally left
an estate valued at S50oo0.
Tally was unmarried at the time OF
his death. In appreciation OF his
consideration. kindness. attention and
friendship for many years past" says
the will. Pearson inherited the entire
estate. Talty's relatives. James Tally.
Robert c. Tally, Joseph Prince. Cath
crime Prince, and Mrs. Mamie Prince
Greer contested the will. IN which they
were left sums of $ each. this bequest
being cut down later by a codicn 20 s..
Attorney Frank J. Hogan represent
ed Pearson. while Attorney d. T.
Wright and NJ. wampier appeared for
the csveators.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-15
NO SHORTAGE OF TOYS.

There WI be no shortage of toys to
MI the stockings OF American chill
dren this Christmas. despite the al
most complete absence Of the familiar
'imade in Germany" kind. The De-
partment of Commerce has announced
that American manufacturers had de-
veloped an Industry which not only
could supply home demands, but ex-
port surplus, something never be-
fore known in the american toy
trade
The Washington herald., 1917-11-15
Fire Truck Banishes Joy
From Life of No. IL Pet

at the fying heels Of the speeding
horses. He learned how to ask for
drinks Of water by running a FIRE
mans cap out 10 the hydrsnt and
standing guard over IL until 1t was
filled by the owner.
He learned almost everything, II
the fremen at the house are 10 be
believed.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-15
ONLY $50 MONEY ORDERS.

Because Of the continued abnor-
mally high rates of exchange on Nor
way, Sweden. Denmark, Holland. and
Switzerland. the Postoffice Depart
ment has instructed postmasters not
to issue to one remitter money orders
payable in these countries in excess
of $50 for any one calendar month.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-15
CREDIT MEN TO ASSIST.

The Food Administration has an
nounced that it had accepted the offer
of the National Association of Credit
Men to assist the administration in
whatever way the facilities Of the
association may be used. ,-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
MATANUSKA COAL
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Seattle Post-Inteligencer)
 Coal from the ChickaloOn mne in the Matanuska field has reached Seattle and will be made the sub ject of exhaustive the University of Wash Anchorage October 29, consisting of sixty tons, which will be used fuel in the Alaska Engineering Commission building. The Chickaloon field contains Matanuskas best, a quality of steam coal equal to the Pocahontas grade which has been long shipped from the Atlantic coast for the of vessels the Pacific
 No commercial mine has been developed in this field though leases been private parties who will undertake to get this coal to the kets next summer. One company, the Matanuska Coal Company, will operate leasings comprising LAO acres. Machinery and equipment have been ordered. and preliminary operations will commence when this material arrives. Doubtless two or three companies will be operating in the Chickaoon field by midsummer of next year
 What influence this highgrade Alaska coal will have on the Pacific coast markets is conjectura It is claimed for it that it is of higher quality than other coast coals, and if sold at the price might displace equal of Washington coal. ports may be procured at low cost though the cost of labor and of operation will be greater in Alaska than at Washington mines. The government mining operations will be confined the production of coal for government needs. Marketed coal will be that mined by the private companies, and present pros poets indicate that the price in Seattle will be at least that asked for local coal
 Alaska will receive the greatest initial benefit from the Matanuska fields. Coal has been imported largely from British Columbia, cost from SIP to $14 per ton. After this winter Alaska consumers will be able to fill their bins at from $5 to $6 per ton, with the best grades, and the Nenana Ignite will be marketed at lower prices Cheap coal production and stimulate the business of the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
A SPLENDID DEFENSE
Seattle Times)

Seattle Times
 The Italian defense the Piave river is one of the epic events of the
 Surprised and overwhelmed by the enemys as sault the Latin troops retreated eighty or ninety miles under constant pressure, losing multi tudes of prisoners and several thousand cannon.
 Then they elected to make stand on the Piave, little stream running from the Doomte Alps to the Adriatic. At points the river shal- low that could ride it horseback; else where it's meager channel was divided by sandbars In brief it seemingly an insignificant defense and one that the would have little difficulty in piercing
 Yet, that line has been held against the most desperate Ausro-German assaults. Todays reports Italian headquarters describing the fighting that followed enemy attemps to the stream and gain a lodgment the further bank indicate the in which it held.
 The fighting the Piave has been extraordinary bitter. Flushed with victory, the Austro- Germans vainy have sought to continue their advance Every frontal attack has been met by counter attacks, in which the Italian forces have displayed splendid morale.
 In one struggle a mill was taken and retaken six times by the opposing forces which armed only with rifles, machine guns and hand grenades. This struggle paralleed in it's ferocity the famous fight about the sugar mill during the Somme offen- sive in France last year.
 The courage and spirit displayed by the Italians after their protracted retreat is astonishing it is inspiring Never troops tried more harshly and did defeated soldiers respond more hero cally.
 The struggle the Piave is proof that the morale or Gen. Daz armies has not been shaken by Their present temper may be accepted proof that of the Austro-German flankng operations, the result will be for the foe victory barren that which he won when the occupied the Taglamento line after the Italians had withdrawn in good order to the Piave
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
MEXICAN GUN MAN HELD
 ON CHARGE OF MURDER

John Reed, the Mexican who was arrested recently charged with shoot ing Ramon Alvarez was yesterday bound over to the Grand Jury As murder is not a bailable offence, he will be held in. the Federal jail un til tried.
 At the hearing before Commis sioner N. L. Burton yesterday eye witnesses of the quarrel and shoot ing testified. Marshal J. M. Tanner told of having searched the man a short time before and that his only weapon at that time was a small pocket knife.
 Other witnesses were W. c. Stokes and wife, Dave Housel A. Wasdahl James Russell, Chief of Police w. s. Harding and Annie Soon
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

It is not strange that Cordova, Valdez and Seward unanimous in their desire that the terms of the Walsh bill should be made applicable to Alaska These among those most directly interested in the development of Alaska coal and oil fields. The Walsh bill is designed to promote the development the coal and oil lands of the States, and the same economic laws that obtain in the States also operate in Alaska. There is absolutely that could be urged for the Walsh plan in the States that would not also apply to the situation in Alaska.
 Further than that, the resources of Alaska are not valuable to the government from landlords standpoint They are only valuable to the govern ment and the people of the United States when utilized and giving profitable employment to and who thereby given opportunity to add to the producing and consuming power of the country, and the volume of its industry and trade Alaska is most valuable to the States in the market which she affords for $3OOOO0OO of their products and the gold, foodstuffs and other products which she sends them for their Every year that Alas ka's kept locked up therefore, is a year of waste.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
COAL FAMINE
 AT SITKA AS A
 RESULT WRECK
The AI-iK Carried Coal Which Was Intended to Relieve the Situa-
 ton There.

That the town of Sitka is facing serious shortage of coal at the present time is indicated in letters received from there last night on the Prince of Wales. The wreck Of the steamer Al-Ki left the town with a sadly depleted stock of fuel. The Al-Ki carried 175 tons of coal con signed to Sitka, which is at the present time resting on a reef at Point Augusta.
 One letter received last night stated that it was being written in front of the kitchen fire, as on ac- count of the coal shortage they only dared to burn one fire in the house. What steps will be taken to relieve the shortage is not known, but it is possible that one of the smaller freight steamers will be sent to Sitka with coal in the near future.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
TOBACCO FUND
 GETS BIG BOOST
 FROM 2 PLACES
Hoonah Reader and Ju- neau Friends Con- tribute to Soldiers
 Smokes.
FUND WEARS $500 MARK

Empire readers at Hoonah and friends in Juneau who refuse to permit the use of their names gave Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund a good boost Saturday and Mondey From Hoonah came a check for $1950, the contributions of IA Elm pire readers, and from the Juneau Friends" $25. The latter donation was delivered to The Empire Satur- day evening, and as it was handed over the announcement was made, We shall try to contribute a like amount each month during the war
 Hoonah Contributors
 The following are the names and amounts subscribed to keep the pipes burning in France by Hoonah readers and a statement of the con lition of the tobacco fund to date
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
LoGGER's HOME DESTROYED

Word has been received that the home of F. Murphy, at White Wa ter Bay, has been destroyed by fire Murphy was engaged as a member of the rigging crew in the Paddock snd Baldwin piling and logging camp The fire broke out at noon when he men were in camp and bucket brigade was at once organized. The surrounding buildings were saved by this means. MT. and Mrs. Murphy at the Gastineau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
BRITAIN AND BUSINESS

Great Britain, deep as she is in the great strug gle has evidently found a satisfactory way to con business well food and other things In the fourth of struggle marked by unparalleled expenditure of money and unprecedented government control of business she reports the prevalence of sound prospry.
 The workmen getting good wages, the depart ment stores prospering and the industrial plants in operation have all the business they attend to- There has been vast deal of readiustment Under the circumstances that of necessary But there has been such retrenchment accompanies the approach of hard times. Business is as usual by a great deal, but business is good and the nation looks forward to greater efforts with confidence
 And in arranging for war, let us hope
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
PATTERSON ON KERENSKY

Col. Watterson. the veteran editor of the Courier Journal, Russia must have stronger, sterner than Kerensky if order is to be brought out of chaos and a republic established that will withstand the surge. Apparently true, and that does not that Kerensky is not a superatively great man and patriotic. Jefferson superlatvey great and patriotic-in many respects the greatest of his time, if not indeed, the greatest of all times but had to have Washington first. Probably Jefferson would have made failure if he had been called pilot the American colonies through the Revolution, yet in the world well qualified to work out the problems of the infant republic after it established, and give application therein to the principles of democracy. Russia prob ably needs Kerensky but she needs a Washington first
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
THE TOBACCO FUND

The voluntary contributions to Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund through The Empire nearing $500, and will pass that in all probability before the the present month That 2,40O packages of tobacco containing smoking and chewing tobacco cigarettes and cigarette papers that worth 45 cents at the current wholesale prices have been or will be sent to soldiers in France. Each of these packages is designed to supply the ordinary habtual user of tobacco for week. In other words Empire readers have contributed enough tobacco supply 240O soldiers for week, 600 for month or 50 for year. This fund has been contributed to by approximately 1000 persons, many of them women and children.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
He May in 1850.

''Why do you look at the baby in that peculiar manner?"
 ''I was wondering if he will ever tell his children about the happy days of 1917 when prices were so reasonable" -Louisville Courier-Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
The Point of View.

A Sunday School teacher had been telling the class the story of the Good Samaritan. When she asked them what the story meant, little boy said:
 'It means that when I am in trou ble my neighbors must help me. - Christian Register)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
HAVE YOU SPRUCE FOR
 SALE?

We are in the market for lin. l A in, 1a in. and 2-in. No. l Shop Spruce, the same thicknesses in No. Clear & Better Spruce, and as much 3-in. to Gin. by Sin. and over wide, Is fit. to 40 it. long, Clear Vertical Grain Spruce as you can get out. In replying please give specific details regarding stock you have on hand covering quanti- ties of the different sizes and grades and whether it is dry or green. Can you furnish any Bevel Siding, Ceiling and Finish in No. 2 Clear & Better Spruce? Can you surface the Shop and Clear Spruce? Can you accept orders for specified thicknesses and grades? In naming your best price please quote delivered F. O. B. cars, Prince Rupert and aboard vessel Seattle, Wash. We would like to have your price both ways.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
Patterson Lumber Co.,, White Bldg, Seattle. Wash.
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

THE EMPIRE PRINTING COM PANY has the best equipped com mercial printing office in Alaska; in cludes 13 linotype faces, the latest styles in types. the only exclusively book and commercial cylinder print. ing press in the Territory; modern in every particular; only one quality of printing-THE sEsT-Prices reas. nable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
Veterinary Needs.

We must do something about blind tigers
 T say so, too," declared innocent Mrs. Squab. Those unfortunate ami mals should have the services of good veterinarian at once.-Uouisville Cour fer -Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
His Trouble.

Visitor-My poor man. when you get out of this place, do not yield too hastily to temptation Take time to think; take time.
 Convict-That's wot I'm in fer. I took too many watches. Washington Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
Anticipated.

You know, Gladys, since I promised you diamond ring, diamonds have gone up so-'s
 And you want to make sacrifices to prove your love for me? You darling boy!"- (1xchange)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
Iarks in the Office

Boss--I want to speak to you, MT. Lovum, about your attentions to Miss Sweet during office hours I engaged you as billing clerk only; no cooing mentioned That will be all for the present. -Bits)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
The Proper Way.

"The young fellow was actually burn ing with indignation when l refused to let him marry my daughter"
 What did you do?"
 q put him out Baltimore Ameri- can.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
His Excuse.

Lady-Why do you use such terrible language. my man?
 Profane Workman-Fact is, mum, I'm a bit deaf an don't hear what I say (Boston Transcript)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
Willing srevice.

Lance Corporaf-Is this B platoon?
 The Old Hand--That depends Ave yer come for fatigue men or ave yer brought the rum issue ?-(Casselfs Sat urday Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

that our government and people will take busi- ness affairs Great Britain has taken them. There is every to believe that such a hope will not be in vain. Good business conditions are essential if the country is to exert her full strength Labor must be employed profitably, and that cannot be unless business is prosperous.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
Just for Show.

T think I'll have to take up knit ting"
 But I thought you used to say that you didn't like to knit?"
 T don't, and I doubt now that shall ever make anything, but I sim ply must have one of those lovely knitting bags the girls are carrying"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
Similarity.

'You say Grafter makes you think of corkscrew. Why SOP"
 Like a corkscrew he has a pull but it's on account of his crookedness. - (Exchange.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Some idea of the sincerity of German enthusiasm for an independent Poland under Teutonc domina- tion may be judged by the heated protests of the Berlin press against Austria being the controlling hand-on the ground that strengthened Austria will be a to Germany!-(New York Herald )
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Socialists complain about trafficking with Japan because that country is monarchy and has mon- archica way of attempting to extend her borders and dominions by indirect diplomatic methods where possible and by if According to the Socialists it is a crime for any country but Germany to be a monarchy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

It is given out in Germany that the Kaiser or dered the summary execution of in of those accused of participating in the socalled revolt. Just ordered it without any of trial, regardless of innocence guilt degree guilt. That is the Kaiserism which with this war has written the backest page of history and turned upon Germany an outraged world in = Louisville Courier Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
An Appropriate Hoax.

Did you hear that the foreign count the Comeups have been entertaining turned out to be an imposter?"
 Yes; quite rank imposition."- Baltimore American.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
Unselfsh.

New Mistress-How about the atfer- noon out?
 New Cook I am willing that you should have one.- (Boston Transcript)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

The loss of the million dollar steamer Marposa emphasizes the need of attention to Alaskan waters by the government, and it is hoped Dele gate who has just returned to Washington from Alas ka will be given the support to which is entitled in his efforts to that needed atention-( Doug las Island News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

"A knowledge of German is far more important than it was before the war asserts the United States Bureau of Education. True-it is vital keep that secret service recruited up it's full strength (New York Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
Extent of Sympathy.

"The young mans story was very affecting one. Didn't he touch you?'
 He did-for five dollars. "-Exchange.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Mai Morhat admits that the Germans will have to give up the Dixmude salient but says it will do the Allies no good. Then why do the Germans still fight keep it?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

For a succinct summing of the reason why grain should be cheaper headline which reads Few CT Swine No Whiskey, More Corn," fills the bill
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Of course. three-cent letter postage may be burdensome, but we don't care how much it costs to send bills to us
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Business in every department in this section is reviving rapidly and the fear that hard winter in store is rapidly waning-( Douglas Island News.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

As a general thing. when a woman sings while washing dishes she hasn't got many to wash.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Listen. girls-no matter how pretty your shoes are, your face doesn't har- monize if your feet hurt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

That invasion of Oesel Island proved to be merely a curtain raiser for the big show in Italy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Dine at the Gastineau. Concert every evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Signing a food pledge is the easiest thing imae inable Keeping is what tests mans patriotism
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

La Toilette has not yet been able to grasp the fact that he is the central figure in the present world stuation.-( Chicago Herad.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Our recollection is that we used to be as proud of our short sleeves sup porters as we now are of our wrist watch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27

Maybe you also haven't noticed that the kind of man who carries on like a Bolsheviki down town acts like a big baby when his wife is watching him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-27
TIPS FROM TEXAS.
(Dallas News. )

As a general thing luck favors the man who has a smart wife to help him
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
Road WORK MUST
BESTOPPED SOON
Shortage of Cars Will Mate
rally Interfere With
Present Plans

Highway construction in Pennsyl-
material now on hand IS exhausted,
because of the order OF the priority
shipment board at Washington.
which has prohibited the use of
open-top or hopper cars, in the
transportation of materials for road
building. mentioned last week in the
Harrisburg Telegraph. No time limit
was set by the board in its order
The discontinuance may be for thirty
days or six months. or It may be u
year. In the meantime the scarcity
of boxcars and the extraordinary ex-
pense attached to loading this sort of
conveyance with road materials
makes their use prohibitive.
Representatives of the State High
way Department who were in Wash
ington last week, with representa-
tiveS OF highway departments from
other states, as well as agents of
material men, learned that the prior
ity board itself does not know when
the embargo will be raised. The de-
mand for coal is so great that all
open top cars not required in the
shipment of steel and other war ma
terials are not sufficiently numerous
to meet it
Highway Commissioner ONeil
during the last two months has let
fifteen contracts for new. roads. A
couple of dozen contracts are in
course of completion. In other sec
tions the department itself is doing
much fall maintenance work. The
priority boards order means that
shipments of stone, screenings and
similar materials have ceased alto
gether. When the supplies now on
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
CHILDREN HATE
PILLS, CALOMEL
And CASTOR OIL
Give Fruit Laxative when cross,
bilious, feverish or
constipated.
California Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver, bowels.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insist
ed on-castor oil. calomel, cathartics,
How you hated them. how You fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form of
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt is we'll
founded. Their tender little "insides"
are injured by them.
If your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only deli
cious California Syrup of Figs" It's
action is positive, but gentle. Millions
of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy; they know children
love to take it; that it never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach, and that teaspoon
full given to-day saves a sick child
tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for a bottle of
California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, chill
dren of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on each bottle. Bewase of
counterfeits sold here. See that it is
made by California Fig Syrup Com
pany" Refuse any other kind with
contempt.