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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Luke McLuke Says

Luxe MCEuke says
 A girl likes to be called an angel But the betting is that she would rather have a new hat than a halo.
 A woman begins to pack her trunk three weeks ahead when she is going on a vacation. But she won't finish the job until it is time to catch the steamer or train.
 It may be a mean thing to say. But it is a fact that when fellow falls in love the girl helps him out by marry ing him.
 The sort of woman who is sorry she didn't marry some other man instead of her husband would be sorry she did not marry her husband if she had mar ried some other man.
 All men are buffers. The big fellow who takes up four hours bragging that he isn't afraid of anything on earth and who would like to see some one tell him that he couldn't do anything that he wants to do, will spend a whole hour apoloeizing to his wife for being out late after he gets home.
 The girl who wears pockets in her skirt likes to keep her hands in them when she is walking. But a man has to keep his hands out of his pockets because his tailor tells him that the habit stretches his pants out of shape.
 If a man has 2 pet grievance he will exhibit it after he has had his tenth drink
 Of course you won't admit it. But the fact is that it is the thing that is none of your business that works up your curiosity.
 We don't see why single men should
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
NEW PRIESTS FIRST SERVICE

Canon Butcher, assisted in his first service at Holy Trinity Cathedral yesterday, and preached his first ser mon at St. Luke's Church, Douglas, Sunday evening. A good congrega- tion was present to welcome their new priest, and this faithful band of Church people will no doubt ap- preciate having a resident pastor on the Island
 Canon Butcher offered his first Celebration this morning at the Cathedral in Juneau, in honor of the Festival of the Transfiguration
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

ngs by committees and finally public debates as the articles of the Constitution read and considered.
 In this public opinion would be formed and would keep pace with opinion in the convention, for public opinion will determine the fate of the Con stituton whether it is submitted a referendum or
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
BY ALL MEANS REGISTER

The Empire has been asked if forcigner-one who is not citizen of the United Sates-should register for the selective draft Assuredy he should. Everey man of the proper age-between 21 and 31 years-should register. If has a right to be exempted from service yet should be drawn for ser vice he can take it up with the exemption board. The United States wants soldiers who do not vice when they called upon to render it. and due provision has been made to exempt them But all should register. By doing embarrassing situations may be avoided and trouble evaded. The best way to do anything is to do it according to the rules By all means register and do 1t the first opportunity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Famous Houses.

White. That Jack Built. Road Chop. Halfway. Oyster Boat Colonel Bug And the kind that won't beat four of a kind.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
EVENSONG THIS EVENING
 AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL

There will be Solemn Evensong at Cathedral, with Alteration. in honor of the Festival of the Transfigura- tion of Christ on the Mount
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
WOMEN'S LEAGUE TO MEET

The Women's Patriotic League will meet at the Governors House tomor- row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Mrs. Leonard Hill, who, with her hus- band, is guest of Gov. and Mrs. J. F. A. Strong, will address the meeting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
ELIMINATING WASTE

Seattle PostIntegencer)
 The American people have accomplished for food conservation, in four months, what the imperial gov ernment of Germany required twelve months the national conservator who has given such inelli gent direction to the propaganda of food saving
 Four months ago the people asked to check food waste Since then million have en rolled as coadutors in the national campaign and millions will join them within the next sixty days out support of law yet has extremely efficient reducing garbage waste by onethird.
 Earlier estimates of the seasons wheat yield in dcated that our surplus of wheat would be at least lO0.O0o.0O0 bushels short of the quantity needed by our Allies in Europe where the real shortage of food is. MT Hoover is encouraged believe that this quantity of grain is to be through the voluntary food conservation of people, More than this. we have probably increased general cereal pro ducton by more than S5OOOOOOO bushels this year and surplus of perhaps 200000,0O0 fruit and vegetables urgently needed in Europe will be produced by American housewives.
 It is splendid showing of voluntary effort proof. as MT. Hoover says. that the organization of democracy. the call of duty. will rise. and rise overnight to the real defense of their faith"
 We are called upon also make a distinction between preventing waste and lowering the standard of living. We have had to accomplish the former without falling into the of the latter. We must save food, not because short of it, but because it will help to end the promptly by send ing 1t to Allies in Europe There plenty of food for our needs, only must waste it.
 Our problem is to avoid a system of emotional economy that would affect the business of the nation in all lines and ultimately reflect disastrous conditions upon ourselves We should continue in ordinary of money and should be plenty business all nes to wage successfully must sustain the indus trial and business life of the nation in every depart ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
SEIZED ENEMY SHIPS
 PUT INTO COMMISSION

BOSTON, Aug. 1.-Two German steamships, the Kronprinzessin Ce- celie and Cincinnati, were placed under the American flag at the Bos- ton navy yard today. The Ameri- ka, another German ship, will be commissioned Monday.
 Old papers for safe at The Empire office. Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Alta Boy!

Some men make better soldiers thar others. But what we started to say was that Will Obey, of Wilkes, N. C.. has been drafted
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

of the state railroads will receive increases iI salaries of at least $84 annually because of the high cost of living.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

Within few years Gastineau channel should have twice the capital and front devoted min ing and milling and allied industries and commerce connected with them than she has, and there should be of each devoted to the fisheries to mining
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Vacation.

Vacation. Preparation. Contemplation. Authorization. Elation. Location. Libation. CachinnatiOn Filtration. Affectation. Celebration. Anima tion Intoxication. Taxation. Nexation Calculation. Transportation. Precipitation. Imprecation. Tribulation., Desperation. Damnation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

Yes, Wilhelm Hohenzolern, your Uncle Samuel has your number, too It in every of those cap sules-the number is ten million.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

One of the things the world can get along very well without is German Kaiser.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

Siam, which has entered the the side o the Allies might contribute regiment of elephants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

Well" replied the drouch' uoii suppose he was any easier to s'rine then than he is now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

The Kaiser has congratulated Holweg. Any body who gets out of such job he had is entitled to congratulations
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Anybody Want to Fade Hlm7

Will Pass. of Temple, Texas. would like to get into the Crap Game in the Club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
MerCy!

A silly young girl in Carlisle, When passing man chanced to smisle
 The man wasn't blind.
 And he fell in behind. And he chased her for almost a misle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Must Be Mistaken.

MuSt 6t WTStdNC'F' The suns as hot as hot can De, II burns you on a Summer day. And yet old Science claims that the Suns 9O.O00,000 miles away.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

The Juneau Dispatch takes a hitch and kick at the Prospector account of its championing Tom Riggs for Governor and strongly euogzes the incumbent which. if the editor of the J. D. would spend few moments in cogitaton is the very fernist of the Governor. We believe the Dis patch too ardent in its encomums be really sincere in It's statements and confess that should like the present holder of the highest office in Territory for more If the Wickersham papers loved him less (valdez Prospector)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Oh, Look Who's Here!

Oh, Look Who's Here!
 Shermans contention regarding war may be true. But, nevertheless and notwithst anding, we are here to an nounce that Peary Jasper Way has been drafted in Marietta, Ohio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Huh {!

Of course 1t is none of our business. But we have a kind of sneaking notion that A. Waraday. the Chicago tailor, must be a married man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

Wd about other tire ef
 beach novelties tue signalling Back camera of League are holding back raging wldbe whom has oner
 eay ana anentmed They charity tho AuAnuc beaches '
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
D,,u kpouc Evervthlno.

willie-Paw. what is an institute o higher education?
 Paw-A school of aviation, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

There's a Whole Lot of Heat in Cold Bottle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.
Well, Well!

We'll, We'll!
 The Cussing Brothers are in the trans fer business in Columbus. Ohio, while the Better Brothers are upholsterers il Cincinnati.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

Things to Worry About. Worms are never troubled with rheu matism.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

OOty. A chronic borrower is Sykes. His actions make me frown; Yet I'll admit he never strikes A fellow who is down.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

Is That So! "Biologists claim that man was or ginally a fish," said the Old Fogy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Names Is Names.
Our Daily Special

Ina Rocker lives in St. Louis. Mo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Help!

They tell us that the reason why Will Knox in Nashville. Tenn. is because he has heard that when his good friend dies he will only Will N. Nichol to him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
Oh, Joy!

When you have any trouble with then in Toledo. Ohio, bear in mind that yo can always go to the Kidney Drug Stor there. l.. A. Kidney is the proprietor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06

If Jewel Bright. of Cayuga Ind, will join the Club we will find a place in the safe for her.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-20
MORE RAW MATERIALS
IMPORTED BY U. S.
Report Also Shows Decrease in
Purchase of Finished Articles

An increase in the value of the raw
materials imported into the United
States during the fiscal year 1917 and
a decrease in the value of imports of
manufa ctured or finished articles were
shown in a statement of imports and
exports issued today by the Bureau
of Foreign and Domestic Commerce,
Department of Commerce.
Officials of the department attrib-
uted the increase in the value OF i'm
ports in large part to the increased
receipt of noncompetitive raw ma
terials and food supplies. The total
value of imports during the year
which ended June 80. 1917, was placed
at S2,659. .S55,1S5, as compared with
g, 1875. 100000 during the previous year,
81, GA, 100000 in 1915 and S1,S94.O00, 900 in
1914, the last normal year before the
war.
"Of the total increase of s765. 900, 900
in 1917, as compared with 1914" accord
ing to the announcement. ''S477, 900, 600
represents crude materials for use in
manufacturing, such as gums and
other crude chemicals, copper ore, raw
cotton, jute, manila. sisal and other
hbres, hides and skins, India rubber.
raw silk and wool. The imports of
crude materials were valued at $685.
10000 in 1914. forming 80 per cent OF
the total imports, against 81, liz, ,OOO 900,
or AZ per cent of the total, in 1917.
Imports of foodstuffs. largely of
tropical production, such as cocoa,
coffee, bananas, cocoanuts and other
fruits and nuts, olive oil, spices. tea
and sugar. amounted to $475, 100000 in
1914 and to S679. 10000 in 1917. an in
creas. OF so, 900, 0OO.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-20
GIVES REQUIREMENTS
FOR WAR INSURANCE
Secretary McAdoo Warns Ship
Owners to Observe Rules.

Secretary McAdoo yesterday warn
ed American ship owners that they
must either comply with the defense
requirements of the War Risk Insur-
ance Bureau or risk loss OF privileges
Of that department.
Noncompliance with any Of the re-
quirements will be penalized by extra
costs for war risk insurance.
These requirements are:
Arming: vessels must arm accord
ing to Navy Department recommen-
dations, or furnish evidence that
armament has been applied for and
cannot be supplied at present.
Visibility: vessels must be "camou-
haged" as recommended by Naval
Consulting Board. This is arranged
through the Treasury Department
Ship owners may select any ap-
proved method. Il they elect to fol-
it must be approved by the Chairman
Of the Naval Consulting Board, with
Offices in New York.
Vessels must either use smokeless
fuel, or be equipped with approved
systems Of operation without smoke
emissions.
All vessels operating through the
submarine zone must carry on deck
a dozen approved smoke boxes, which
form smoke screens when thrown
overheard
These regulations apply TO Ameri-
can ships operating to or from ports
in Europe and the Mediterranean
coast of Africa. The War Risk
Bureau reserves the right to decline
insurance TO any vessel which sppar-
entity has failed to comply with re-
Quirements
The Washington herald., 1917-08-20
wilson PROTECTED
BY EXTRA GUARDS
Presidents Movements Watched;
Artilleymen Protect White House. I.

With a view to throwing additional
safeguards around the Chief Executive
at the comparatively few public
functions he now has time to attend.
no advance announcements are per-
mitted-so far as the authorities can
prevent-of the gatherings at which
President Wilson will appear.
The task of guarding the President
against harm-a difficult task in times
Of peace-is rendered doubly arduous
in these war times, when the country
is threatened by enemies within as
well as outside its borders.
In peace times II was not an un-
usual occurrence for the President 10
stroll through the streets of the Cap
ital unaccompanied by anyone except
members of his family or his mill
tary aide. In war times, the Presi-
dent rarely manages to give his
Secret Service guardians the slip even
for a brief walk. Wherever he ap-
pears on public occasions in crowds,
his bodyguard and police are on the
alert to see that no stranger is al
lowed TO approach him.
At night the police guard within
the White House grounds is supple
mented by detachments from the two
Coast Artillery COMPANIES Of the reg
ular army. the members of which
form a Gordon of sentries which
guard every yard Of the streets in
the immediate neighborhood Of the
grounds. Two full companies Of reg
ulars encamped at Potomac Park,
furnish the sentries for these patrols.
all members Of which are armed with
rifles with fixed bayonets.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-20
MYSTERY NOTE
MAY BE- Clue
Police Keep Secret Contents
of Letters Received in
Brandon Case.

Zealously guarding the contents
of the anonymous letters received
Saturday from Washington and
Annapolis that are said to reveal
the name of the true murderer of
Lottie May Brandon, whose death
by combined strangulation and
beating has remained an unfathom-
ed mystery for the pas twelve
days. Police Marshal Carter, Of
Baltimore, with three of his detec-
tives, yesterday directed the search,
in person. along new lines of inves-
tigation opened, it is said. by the
notes.
Several times postponed. the cor
oner's inquest will probably not be
held until Tuesday evening or even
later in the week. reports indicate.
Detective Burlingame, of the Dis
trict detective bureau. late last
night said that he did not think
that the Baltimore men. Detectives
Dougherty, Kratz and Pohler. have
had time enough to run down all
the 'loose ends" in the case, and
especially the possible clues furn-
ished by the unsigned letters.
Prominent Men as Policemen.
1t has been finally decided. re-
ports say. to hold the inquest at
Annapolis. Fears expressed for
the safety of John Snowden, negro
suspect. because of possible mob
violence have resulted. it is said. in
the choosing of prominent men Of
Annapolis to act as deputy police
men on the night of the hearing.
Special men from Baltimore will ac-
company Snowden from the jail to
the town of the tragedy in order
to protect him.
Renewed questioning Of Snowden
took place in his cell yesterday. Two
men talked to him along two different
lines in an attempt to get damaging
statements from him. The results
of the questioning had not been made
public UP to late hour last night
'ssnoH uopuBIa iIsIA spSIpuuH
Mrs. King, next door neighbor of
the murdered woman was questioned
yesterday, reports say, by the three
detectives on the case and by Mar
shall Carter. That the questions were
suggested by the receipt of the un-
signed note is intimated. The detec-
tives would not make public the ques-
tions asked. or their answers. II is
said that they had to do with the
actions of Mrs. King on the day Of
the murder, and with her story Of
the events Of the day.
Automobile tourists flooded An
napolis yesterday afternoon. all with
the one question, Where is % Second
street" (the home Of the Brandons).
on their lips.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-20
SELL Paper FABRICS
FOR Making CLOTHES
German Merchants Also Announce
War BARGAINS" Through Press.

Berne, Aug 19-The following ad-
vertisements appearing in the Frank
furter Zeitung throw interesting side
lights on the food ana general eco
nomic conditions in Germany:
Finely woven paper fabrics in all
colors, suitable for working clothes.
shoes and trunks, are furnished in any
desired quantity by Hermann Schlat-
ter's textile factory, Goeppingen,
Wuerttemberg."
For consumers onlyi Ox-mouth
salad in one-pound boxes. 2.35 marks
(aboUt SO cents) per box. Supply
limited. Antonio Pedros, Hauptwach-
estrasse "a, Bamberg, Bavaria"
"Am able to furnish salted clans
meat in kegs of 200 pounds at 20
marks (s23.75) per 100 pounds; chopped
clans in mustard sauce at 1.2O marks
go cents) per pound; potted, CLAIMS
with fine spices, very piquant, at one
mark (25 cents) per pound. The supply
consists only of a few tons Willy
Jakobs, Thalheim, I. E."
''Substitu for coffee; imported from
abroad; new shipment just arrived; /;
price very reasonable. H. L. Seib, Bad
Nauheim."
I'VE offer a new method for the
manufacture of a coffee substitute.
Raw materials can be obtained now
anywhere in large quantities. No ma
chinery necessary but coffee roasters
George Haesemann, Chemical Labora-
tories, % Teerhofstrasse, Bremen"
"A claim of 400 marks Isl ,1OO
g1,1OO against the Rumanian city Of
Constanza will be sold at public auc-
tion on July IS, at p. m. Any bid
will be taken, but payment must be
made in cash. L. Stoehr, Court Ex-
ecutor, 13 Landaustrasse, CasseI."
The Washington herald., 1917-08-20
ITALIAN UNIFORMS
ARE VERMIN-PROOF

Rome, Aug. 19.-The expert COM
mission appointed by the Italian gov
ernment TO inspect and test the So
called vermin-proof clothes prepared
by an Italian chemist, has just hand
ed in its report according to which
the many tests TO which the fabric
was submitted were entirely success
full
During a whole year thousands OF
soldiers stationed in first line trenches
wore the clothes without experience
ing the least Inconvenience from any
kind OF insects. From now on me
clothes will be manufactured bv he
government and distributed 70 eery
soldier on the firing line.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-20
Legend of King Canute
Applied to the Kaiser

strong tide of Liberty, the tide Of pas
sionate resentment at inhuman wrong,
of free men with their souls out
ragged, of men who fight for human
rights and offer life for conscience
sake. 1t is a holy tide. Does Ger
many ina gine the Stockholm break
water can stem a tide of all the
world? 1t is a tide that nears ITS
height. swoolen now with English
strength, soon to swell to greater
strength with the incalculable power
of America. That is the tide which
Kaiser Canute challenged. and from
the ends of the earth the tide re-
plies. 1t is the sea which is the great
cleanser; it will clean even the shrines
of France which German trocps de-
filed. The tide of the allies will grind
to little pieces the scientific fright
fulness which set out to cover the
world. The tide is irresistible.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-20
DRAFTED men
CALLED TODAY
Additional Summons to Be
Made by Board to
Fill Quota.

Failing to get its quota from draft
registrants hitherto called, notices will
be sent out this morning to more men
by Morris Hacker. chairman Of local
exemption board. No. 9, notifying
them TO appear for physical ex-
animation.
Adjutant Daniel ]. Donovan has re-
eeived letters from several men who
request that they be permitted to go
into training with the first contingent,
although their names are not high up
on the draft list. He states that in
view of the spirit displayed by these
men, he will recommend that their
request be granted.
The District Draft Appeal Board
will hold its first meeting this week
at 1879 o'clock tomorrow morning.
DIR. W. c. Woodward, secretary of
the board. stated yesterday that the
board will probably at once certify
for military service. men who have
made no appeal and whose time for
fling such an appeal has elapsed.
Two Appeal Cases Decided.
The board. so far, has only decided
two cases appealed, one claim for ex-
emption being granted and the other
denied. Lack of qualified and con-
fidential clerks has handicapped the
work to a certain extent. Provision
is made for the employment OF
clerical assistance. but the ordinary
clerk is not qualified for such work.
Two clerks have been employed, and
arrangements made to secure a thiro.
Although some are interpreting Presi-
dent wilson's letter to Senator Weeks.
with reference to the exemption of
married men. as meaning that the Chief
Executive favors exemption except
in the case OF slackers who have
married TO evade the draft, this Is not
the view Of local officials who are in
charge of the selective service ma
chinery for gathering soldiers for the
National Army.
In this connection. it is pointed out
that the President does not commit
himself in the letter, but merely in
dicates that he favors a liberal policy
with reference to the appeals Of mar
ried men for exemption.
Marriage Not valid Ground.
The last ruling from Provost Mar
shall General Crowder received by
the Appeal Board here states that mar
Rage Of itself Is not a valid ground
for discharge. II reads in part as
follows:
Q. Can a person married, since
July 20, base a claim for discharge
on that ground?'
A Marriage is not Of itself a
valid ground for making claim Tor
discharge"
A man whose wife Is mainly de-
pendent on his daily labor for sup
port may claim exemption on that
ground. The rule does not ask: .'is
n. man as a matter of law liable for
the support of his wife, 1t asks: rs
the wife. as a matter of fact, mainly
dependent on the daily labor Of her
husband for sUpport?
Only the exemption boards can de-
ternline the fact where dependency Is
claimed. Where the circumstances
show hastily consummated marriages
the facts should be closely scru-
tinized-
The Washington herald., 1917-08-20
SPANISH RAILWAYMEN
SHOW PATRIOTISM
CBy Agence Radio to 1. n. s.

Madrid. Aug 19.-Premier Dato an
nounced to-day that the drivers and
fremen of the Madrid-Saragossa-A
cante Railroad sent to the govern
ment a patriotic address promising to
remain at work. At the Otocha
station here the Madrid railwaymen
conferred with officers and soldiers.
The decision ended in cheers for the
military and political leaders. The
different parties congratulated the
government on the energetic handling
of the situation.
Offers of help are pouring in from
the various chambers of commerce
and trading and manufacturing as
sociations.