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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
GENUINE PATRIOTS

The Outside papers filled these days with counts of patrots-and praise them for the examples who have wired written President Governor offering their services to their countrymany of them willing to serve in capacity from Colonel to Ma jorGeneral But the impressive stories brought to from the South not in the papers but in letters from relatives and friends down in the Old Home country telling that Will and Henry and Jack and Paul went to Seattle Bremerton and enlisted in the army the and that Wendell and Patrick and George and another Jack had left for San Francisco to joint the aviation corps the marine training school at Goat Island Particularly interesting is the information that Jack and George asked mother not to write to any of the relatives family friends that they are going into the navy simply enlisted men, but going to do it because the chances are that we can get into the fighting quicker that way than any other. The boy who is content to serve his country without advertisement hope of without other recompense than the approval of his own conscience happy if he only get into the fighting" quickly-well he's the patriot whose ex- ample agitates the salt of the eye and causes that fine choking sensation which finds voice.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
CONSTRUCTIVE WORK OF oLNEY
(St. Louis Rppubljc)

Richard Oney, whose death an advanced age is announced. was prominent public official only during the time when he as Attorney General and later Secretary of State President Ceye- land. yet his hold on the respect and confidence of the American people continued unabaed while dozens of other attracted public attention gained Cabinet positions and dropped of sight again
 Oneys fame would not have been great had not great opportunities been presented him. In that he was fortunate, but great opportunities the death of small men. It because he was great enough for the field in which fate designed him to act that Olney's reputation high
 It was his advice as lawyer which backed Presi. dent Cleveland in his assertion of the right of the United States to uninterrupted mail service in the railway strike of 1903, and it he who brought the injunction proceedings which that right was legally asserted.
 The happenings of that eventful time have had an important effect in shaping the attitude of the General Government toward interstate affairs ever since The power which the General Government has assumed over interstate commerce since that time marks epoclW in the history of our consttutonal law That history might have been very different if Olneys wise counsel had been available to the President.
 Leaving the legal branch of the Government and taking up the duties of Secretary of State Olney encountered the Venezuela dispute If anyone had been in doubt whether the Monroe Doctrine was alive not the Cleveland administration put an end that doubt. and again Oney was the President \ closest advisor.
 That America the disordery corrnpt Ameri. of the CrespOs and the Castros must remain ali America of independent Republics. was settled then and Europe has been assured ever since that new colonies in America could be founded only by fighting the United States first
 That there is German naval base within strk. ing distance of the Panama canal may very we'll be regarded result of Olneys firm policy at tha, time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Personal Mention

Charles Titus. manager of the Jul alin Mines, is at the Gastineau Ho- tel
 Mrs. George Gill, accompanied by her children. is at the Gastineau Ho- tel.
 Mrs. k. Hunter, of Jualin, Is reg istered at the Gastineau for a few days.
 Mrs. M. Damourette, who has been spending several weeks visiting in the States, is returning northbound on the steamer Northwestern.
 H. r. Morton. deputy marshal at Douglas, who has been south with a the Northwestern which sailed yes. terday.
 w. D. kesselring, superintendent of the street department, who went south as guard over prisoners re- gently is returning on the Northwest ern which sailed from Seattle yes terday morning.
 Judge Henry States, who for the past thirty years has been a resident of Alaska, the greater part of the time being spent in Juneau and vic inity left last night for Chichagoff. Judge States has taken up home stead about fourteen miles from that place.
 Mrs. James McKanna, who has been visiting in the south for some time, accompanied by her three chil- dren, returned today on the steamer Spokane.
 B. D. Stewart. who far the past several weeks has been engaged in looking after the business of the Sulzer mine at Sulzer, returned on the Spokane today
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

There Is serious objection to the system of taxation in vogue in Alaska-the burden of govern falls too few of the people A taxing system that reaches only few of the residents that places nearly all of the taxpayng load the nonresidents and handful of the voters is not conducive to mica business management It is not always easy to inteerst people in economy when somebody else is paying the expenses
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
CUBAN GALLANTRY APPRECIATED

The gallantry of Cuba entrant into the war never will be forgotten by America It's significance will not be measured by the forces Cuba is able to throw into the balance. Cuba gave no other reason for entrance into the than the circumstance tha. her good friend. the United States was in it. and where the old U. S. A. goes she goes It was fine tribute to the American government and one which reflects credit upon the administrations of Mckinley. Roosevelt Taft and Wilson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Luke McIuke Says


 or course. we may be wrong. But we'll bet that the female Member of Congress gets off street car backward just like an ordinary cook lady.
 Take day off and attend to mo- body's business but your own and see Tow little you will have to worry about. The more man finds out that kick Ing doesn't help matters any, the more he keeps on kicking.
 fNen when woman knows she cant SO she gets heap Of satisfac- ten out of getting an invitation.
 It Is mighty hard to please the neigh DOTS. If the baby is raised on the bottle half the women will criticise: and if it isn't raised on the bottle the other half win criticize.
 woman has her troubles. If nhe hasn't any children tc acquire tbe croup or the measles,s fI.o' cS66ry 66fo
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

Two thousand skilled American farmers. with mod farming implements. especially tractors are de- sired by Sir Arthur Lee head of the Food Production and Conservation Department of the British govern ment. of increasing the yield of food crops ir England. Ireland and Scotland The is revo- lutionizing British agriculture also
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
WuH!

Good evening. Mir. Tambo. Have you anything on your mind this eve ming besides your wooI?"
 Yes, Mister Intcrlocutcr. What would you call a that could cut down ten big trees and cut them up into stove wood in one dayc''
 T should say he was very strong man. Mister Tambo. What would you call him.
 I'd say he a super he man"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
BANK JUNEAU AT JUNEAU IN TERRITORY ALASKA THE CLOSE
 

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 (seaD HELIENTHAI. MILLER. BRADLEY
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Nav Knows Few Things.

Wilie-Paw what are husbands obligations?
 Maw-A husbands obligations are to provide his wife with a place where she can do housework for her board. my son.
 Paw-You'd better get to bed. young man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Gosh

Some men are naturally optimsts and see nothirg but the brightest side of life. But what we started to say was that Hopeless Case lives at Granville. Ohio, and is anything but a pessimist.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

Anyone could be happy Major-Genera, but it takes patriot to serve his country without brass buttons individual name-smpy of the half million million just for the sake of serving.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
QUAKER QUIPS.

Philadelphia Record.)
 Man cannot add to his stature by standing on ceremony.
 We are never too old to learn, or to acquire the latest wrinkles.
 It's one thing to take Time by the foreock but quite another matter to snatch him bald-headed.
 In cheering for Uncle Sam be sure you are not inspired by the cup that cheers.
 The fellow who says his conscience never troubles him must have it pretty well trained.
 Mediocre talents are all right but some people would never be heard of if it wasn't for the mistakes they make
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

He who fights and away may live to fight to victory"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Giddap!

That new bill collector seems to be q confident cuss,' remarked the Boss.
 "Yes,' agreed the Manager. He be- lieves that what has been dun can be dun again." ,s9IR
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

At that if those four really want to get into the there both naval and army recruiting stations in every city of considerable size in the try and usually the regulars of army and navy are given the brunt of the fighting to do.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

Don't forget simply because it has been long time since had flies that the time is about here to swat the fly again. And remember, fly killed in May is equivalent killing thousands in August So start early and kill every fly you
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

eat his cake and still have it. The cake had been divided and eaten before the bondbuying idea born
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

The passage of a s7,000, 900 bill after eight hours debate will indicate Germany that when America punges into she plunges.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Doggone Him!

A month or so.
 And neighbor Bawn, Will start to mow
 His lawn at dawn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

few Congressman to judge from reports of anti conscription sentiment to think it's all right to declare but highly impoite to wage it-(Cihcago Herald.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

It to be the intention of the British and Russians to drive the Turks only out of Europe but also out of Asa.--fSt. Louis Republic)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Precisely.

He gabbed and Gabbed, did MT. Rule
 And with his wife had strfe And then said No one but fool Will argue with his wife
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Oh. Joy!

Wimmel Saurbeer has joined the Ladies Auxiliary of the Wet Depart ment of the Club. She halls from Wayland. x. r.. and is the daughter of a saloon keeper.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Notice

Loretta Sonnefeld and Welcome Lea sure. of Coshocton. O.. will have charge of the Clubs first picnic this Summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Yes. But whaddv Va Mean?

After being kicked by horse. the To- cal junk dealer. Sarl Pierce. will with in few days be able to make his reg ulor calls.-(Ad in Munce Ind. Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Hooray!

F. D. Drumheller. the Thurmond (W. Va) banker and k. C, Humlong. the Germantown (Ky' banker will provide martial music for the Club Battalion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

The House of Representatives rejected the pro os.i q the Senate to purchase $25oOso Fed n np1s bscppss t VT eonvisced Aat one cannot
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Some Busy Jail.

Mrs. Bill Lewis advertises in the Opeiousas uaD Clarion. that she is ready to supply coffee. tea, chocolate, cakes and pies at all hours. day or night, at the entrance to the jail
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

ence Between Conversation and Mono- logue.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Ouch 1!

F. Puls is a barber at 1l35 W. Third Street, Dayton. Ohio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

Have you mobzed the spade. hoe and rake?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

Billy Sunday would make a great recruiting off cer. Why shouldn't he be conscripted for that re serve!- (Nebraska Etate sJo6rnal.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luk> McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.
Rouse Nit HIn !

Hell soon be on the job. l speak
 Of one who gets my goat: The low -browed and pin-headed geek
 Who likes to rock the boat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

Of course Mir. Wilson couldn't forsee that Rudyart kipling would write poem about our entranceI int. the war.-(New York Telegraph
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Huh 1!

'1t says here that eating nothing but uncooked food will prolong life said tne Old Fogy. as he looked up from his newspaper.
 "But what would be the object of prolonging life life under the circum- stanccs?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

Old papers for sale at TLe Empire office, Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05
Names Is Names.
Our Daily Special.

Julius ceasor lives in Loveland. O..
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

Everybody reads THE EMPIRE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-05

We are never too old to learn, o to acquire the latest wrinkles.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
WHAT THE HEADLINES SAY
Headlines Clipped from the Metropolitan
Dailes just as NE go to Press

seize 1900 of foe Huge Guns Keep up their
advance in face of great counter attacks.
Russia is firm; Will not accept German offer New Govern
is ready to down all peace offers.
British Hail America World Savior Both houses OF Parlia
ment give formal greeting to the new Fighter
Middle West Fights while the East talks Illinois leads with
236 recruits. INDIANA is Third
Wilson's Conscrpon Plan loses in House Committee, carries
Senate Body; President to take fight to the floor.
Deny Reports off Cape Cod Boston navy officials
hout rumor that guns were heard.
Ten Thousand Dollars in day Cross Derots
contribution the Red Campaign took $4,000 leap
Wednesday,
Nearing Key Positions Make steady advance all along
the German Line.
Civilian Camps designated by L. S. and officials called
Michigan ordered to report at Fort Sheridan
instruction to begin May Sth; Sites will be used
for the ranks later No pay provided.
House Passes bill to guard Anthem barring playing
in Michigan of the Star Spanged Banner part of any
Medley finally wins
Foreign Countries Here Webb bill permit foreign
Nations with Germany recruit their citizens in this
country passes Congress without roll CALL
May fly Union Jack with Glory For the first time
in history foreign flag will fly with the Union Jack OF Eng
land over Westminster Friday.
House Passes Part Suffrage When Governor Sleeper aXes
his signature the bill, the of Michigan will have
the right to vote in Presidential primaries.
Women ask Crop aid of teachers Rev. Caroline Bartlett Crane
wires School Commissioners for assistance. Would have
rural pedagogues test cob and dnfec oats for farmers
Cherfuy give Boys for SERVICE Mothers Fathers
to recruiting office with fearful consent.
Detroit hear Belgian Appeal Madame Dupriez who faced
guns firing squad to bring plea for food the
starving Belgian children.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
MRS. EMMA BATHRICK PASSED
AWAY HERE LAST SATURDAY.

Mrs. Emma Bathrick passed away
at her home in Paw Paw last Satur-
day, April 14th, after several years
of poor health. Her maiden name
was Emma Pierce, the eldest daughter
of George and Mary Ann Pierce. She
was born in Lisle, Broom. ounty, n.
Y. on June 21st, 1916. "A, age of
fifteen she went to Jeddo, orleans
county n. Y. where she remained until
the age of twenty-five, when she was
united in marriage with f. c. Bath
rick of Paw Paw and came here to
live. In December 1914, she was left
widow. She leaves to mourn her
death, two daughters, Mrs. H. c.
McHardy and Mrs. w. H. George,
both of Paw Paw; Two sisters, Mrs.
T. J. Merchant of Jeddo, n. Y. and
Mrs. George Jackson Of Paw Paw
and one brother, d. H. Pierce of Hol-
land, Michigan. The funeral was held
from the home on Wednesday after
noon and interment made in Prospect
cemetery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
VAN BUREN COUNTY ON THE
FRONTIER, SAYS MIR. FARRANT.

To produce maximum crops per
acre for 1917.
Under the present conditions, scar
city of labor, high priced seed etc.
the demand will be greater than
usual.
To meet this crisis every acre of
corn should be planted from seed that
has been tested.
Every acre of oats should be plant
ed from seed that has been tested.
Every bushel of potatoes to be
planted should be treated for scab and
black scurf.
Spray potatoes to insure against
loss from bugs and blight.
Take extra precautions in spraying
and other methods to control insects
and diseases TO insure against loss of
the fruit crops.
The best variety Of grains adopted
to soil and locality should be planted.
Vacant lots in villages and cities
should be utilized for the growing of
vegetables for the home.
The pupils in every school district
in the county could test seed corn for
the farmers in that district.
More interest in home canning and
drying of fruits and vegetables that
would eliminate waste.
Line and fertilize to maintain crop
production as well as to increase it.
Every Grange, Cleaner, Farmers
clpb and community club and organ
ization could call special meetings to
take up these problems.
Small neighborhood groups cover
ing tie whole county, farm owner,
tenant and the help would band to-
Cether in working out the best met
hods of insuring and producing the
higho t yield per acre.
The Van Buren, Farmers Fedora
ton through the office of the County
Agricultural Agent will upon request
give you information on the above
questions and earnestly solicits your
cooperation in making possible the
increased production in Van Buren,
County.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
WILL ORGANIZE COMPANY
Meeting in Weston Block Tonight

The patriotic of Paw Paw getting ready to do
their part in the world struggle before They
meeting for this day evening at half past o'clock in
the Weston block for the purpose of organizing company
soldiers Of at this time it would not be really
enlistment because there will be recruiting officer present
is simply patriotic the part of the young
organize and start drilling that when the call made for
Michigan troops they will be ready All young of Paw
Paw and vicinity who Is of urged to be
Married of eligible for enlistment
this time but their presence also urged the meeting to
assist the boys in getting the organized 1t is
pected that of the married of the community will
the temporarily meet with the boys for drill and lend
their assistance in any that will help the project along
The best of the village have started this movement
should meet with prompt and cheerful not only by
the single who eligible for enlistment but by every loyal
citizen of Paw Paw Let there be big attendance then at this
meeting at the Weston Block tonight half past o'clock
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20

w. G.. Epley and family of the
hotel Dyckman took an auto trip to
Charlotte on Wednesday.
Roy Harrington has entered the
employ of the local branch of the
Michigan Butter company and will
have charge of the milk route.
George H. Bowen, brother of Mrs.
w. H. Gorton of this place died sud-
denly. in Chicago on Tuesday. He is
well known here, and news of his
death came as great shock to his
friends.
Roll Harris of Hamilton passed
away at his home in Hamilton town.
ship last Friday, aged seventy-two
years. His widows maiden name was
Hattie Jacobs and we'll known here.
He leaves two daughters. The funer-
al was held at Lawrence on Sunday.
Mrs. Jesse Barton of this place was
in attendance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
CHAIRMAN COLEMAN NAMES
HIS STANDING COMMITTEES

Supervisor Sheldon Coleman, chair
man of the board announces the stand
ing commit ees OF the board for the
ensuing year as follows:-
Footing Rolls-Full Board, l.. H.
Bolinger, Chairman.
Finance-Long, Palmer, Doyle, Brown
and Slonaker.
EqualizatiOn-Brown, Bolinger, Kirby,
Gaynor, Smith, Squier, Long, Heagy
Apportionment - Bowers, Palmer,
Hoag, Burger, Scamehorn.
County Highways-Kirby, Burger,
Smith, Slonaker, Doyle, Elkenburg,
Turner, Bowers.
Claims, General-Slonaker, Burger,
Pierce, Chase, Bowers, Smith.
Claims, Justice & COnstable-Pierce
Gaynor, Scamehorn, Squier, Brown.
Rejected and Charged Back Taxes
Burger, Bowers, Doyle, Hoag, Burge
Auditing Supt. of Poor Accts.-Doyle
Bolinger, Burge, Heagy, Scamehorn
Settle with County Treasurer-Elken-
burg, Palmer, Long, Kirby, Turner
Salary of County Ofiicers-Squier
Bowers, Heagy, Burge, Elkenburg
County Buildings-Smith, Bolinger
Chase, Turner, Long.
Sheriff's Acknowledgment. Slonaker
Squier, Burge.
Clerks Administrations, Bolin.
ger, Doyle, Heagy.
Register of Deeds AccOunts-Turner
Brown, Hoag, Kirby.
Printing-Heagy, Chase, Pierce, Pal
mer, Kirby.
Drains-Chase, Elkenburg, Gaynor
Hoag, Pierce.
Royal f. Decker, Sheldon Coleman,
Clerk. Chairman
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-04-20
COMMISSIONER +. V. ROOT
MAKES APPEAL TO THE BOYS
AND GIRLS OF VAN BUREN
COUNTY.
THEY GAN DO MUCH TO HELP
Liberal Cash Prizes Offered by Judge
Dcs VOignes, an Incentive to Every
Boy and Girl in Circuit.

Commissioner of Schools, E. V.
Root makes patriotic appeal to the
schools of the county to do their part
in the present crisis. His efforts. are
to be commended and cannot help but
be productive of excellent results.
Following is what the Commissioner
says:-
"Webster defines patriotism as a
passion which inspires one to serve
his country and as service is varied
in its nature and necessary in peace
as we'll as in war, a~citizen has a
chance at all times to serve his coun-
try: However in times like the
present, the expression takes on new
life. We are inclined to connect the
term with the military department
only and this is entirely wrong. The
past two years of the war has dem
onstrated that victory will finally
come to the nations able to produce
food enough to feed the army and the
citizen population. America just
entering the conflict is suffering now
from a shortage of food and with
the prospects of thousands of farm
laborers being called to the colors the
situation is serious enough to attract
universal attention. Under these cir
cumstances the farmer who works
early and late to produce better than
an average crop is a real patriot,
whose services are hard to overesti-
mate. In this national emergency
the boys and girls can do much to
help. Every school should have its
organized Agricultural Club under
State and National direction. To en-
courage this work Judge Des Voignes
is offering some very unusual cash
prizes. Parents should urge boys and
girls to enter these contests"