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The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
Antiquity Of Stockings.

Stockings were known among the
Romans more than 1900 years ago. as
Is proved by paintings found in the
ruins of Pompeii. They were consid-
cred more ornamental than useful. In
the colder climate Of northern Europe
they became a necessity, and the man.
ufacture Of them became recognized
employment in the twelfth century.
when they were fashioned chiefly of
cloth. In the reign of Edward II. they
assumed a resemblance to those now
worn. At the courts of Spain and Italy
they were fashioned of silk and were
made enormously large.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
MAKING HIGH EXPLOSIVES.
Dangers Of Poisoning to Which the
Workers Are Exposed.


The making of modern munitions OF
war has brought into prominence sew
eral types Of industrial diseases NTH
erto almost unknown.
One Of the most troublesome OF these
Is that commonly known as IT. n. L.
poisoning" due to exposure to the
fumes Of trLnitro-tOluol or to the IN
halation Of dust generated In mixing
certain high explosives Of which 1t
forms a constituent
Unusual drOwsiness, frontal head
ache and eczema are the first symp-
toms Of I. N. T. poisoning, and work
ers so affected are promptly given
some other occupation, when the symp-
toms quickly disappear.
Less dangerous, but very trouble
some. is tetryl poisoning. Manlpula-
ton of this explosive produces light
dust, which gets into the mouth, nose
and eyes and sets up painful sore
ness. accompanied by headache, nau-
sea and an almost intolerable Itching.
CuriOusly enough, individuals vary
very considerably In their susceptible
ity to tetryl poisoning. Some workers
are not all affected by 1t or only in a
very slight degree, while others can
hardly enter room in which 1t IL be-
Ing handled without suffering severely.
Luckily tetryl poisoning does not en-
danger life, nor are the symptoms In
any case SO severe as those due to T.
N. T. poisoning. Tetryl possesses the
annoying property. however, OF stain
ing the skin and hair yellow. but
means have been found of largely
cOuntcractlng this II the workers care
to avail themselves. of them.
other Industrial diseases Of similar
nature more or less prevalent in NUM-
ton works are due to handling fulmi-
nate Of mercury, to exposure to the
fumes Of a substance known as tetra
chlorethnne, to inhalation Of various
other noxious fumes and dust gene
rated in the workshops by the differ
ent processes. carried on there and also
from lead poisoning.
Yet another danger the munltion
worker is exposed TO Is acute poison
ing due to the accidental escape of
nitrous fumes into the work places.
Many Of these cases are apt to termi-
nate fatally. for the gas Is extremely
eadly.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
Get tn. woodehuek Spirit,

Lloyd George was once asked how
he achieved SO much. He laughed and
said 1t was by means of the woodchuck
spirit-the resolve to do what can't be
done. Then he told this story:
"Once upon n time there was 4 WOOD
chuck Wooichucks can't climb trees.
Well, this wOodchuck was chased by a
dog. and finally he came to tree. He
knew If he could climb the tree the
dog wouldn't get him, but II he didn't
climb 1t he was doomed. Now, wood
chucks can't climb trees, but this one
had to, so he did"
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

In effect bulletin of the United
States department OF agriculture asks
why the American farmer cannot put
straw to the same use as 1t is put by
the European farmer. In Europe the
farmer knows as well as the American
farmer that straw ia not liked by
stock, but instead of burning 1t or 9TH
erwise wasting it the European farmer
chops it up, mixes 1t with beets, man
gels, silage or other feeds and makes
1t 80 palatable that it can be fed to
good advantage.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

At dinner in Washington not long
ago the Hon. Chauncey Depew re.
counted number Of mixed metaphors
that he had heard in political speeches
during his career.
1T was southern senator" he said.
"who once met an interruption with
the stern and lofty rebuke. THE gen.
tleman. like housing owl. is always
putting his oar in where it isn't
wanted
Il think 1t was senator from Chi
cago who once declared, The iron heel
of stern necessity darkens every
hearthstone.'
"And I snail never forget a Texas
orators pathetic cry. VIII you stamp
out the last pickering embers Of life
that is fast ebbing awayr"
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
A child,a Quick Wit.

1t was very pretty reply Roger
sherman's little daughter made to
George Washington. The general had
been calling on her father. and the
young miss opened the door for him as
he was leaving.
'You deserve better office. my little
lady" remarked Washington. smiling
ut her.
"Yes. SIR" she replied, with cour-
tesy-'.to let you In"
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

An amusing instance Of Lady Bea.
consf1eld's demonstrative affection for
her famous husband is related by Lord
Mayo. He had gone to see Lord Bea-
consfield and, failing to find him. said
he would whit for him IN the library.
Accordingly he took his place there in
Lord Beaconsfield's chair. little think
Ing that 1t would lead to an honor not
intended for him. For presently her
ladyship entered In the cleaning and
threw her arms around his neck. ex-
claiming. You have returned earlier
than expected. darling"
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
A Vacation Just Ahead,

In small town In Tennessee an old
negro was the only member of his race
to vote the Democratic ticket at the
local election. The victorious Demo-
Gratis felt that such devotion should be
rewarded. So the incoming admins
tration created street cleaning de-
partment, to be composed Of two men
"a foreman and cleaner. The first
position, very naturally. went to
white man. The other place was con-
ferred upon the venerable darky.
Proud Of his new responsibilities and
quite sure In his own mind that the
job. being political job. would prove
a sinecure. with plenty of pay and
little to do. the street cleaning staff
reported bright and early for duty.
But the Caucasian head OF the depart
ment entertained different views
All day long he kept the old man
busy. Almost before one heap of rub
Dish had been shoveled into the cart
his vigilant eye would spy another.
Finally. late in the afternoon. the old
darky Strengthened his wearied form
from his task and rama blistcred hand
across his dripping brow. Boss" he
inquired. ''ain't 20 got nothin' to. do
'ceptin' to think up things fur me
to dor
Nope" said the white. man; that's
my job-just to boss you round and
keep you moving"
"Is dat so?" said the negro. And
then as he bent to his task again. an
dat case you'll be pleased to learn dat
you amt goin' to be workin' tomor-
row"'-saturday Evening Post.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
Fact Versus Fancy.

A good story Is being told of a reply
given by q student to question set in
an examination paper:
'If twenty men reap field In eight
hours" ran the question. "how long
will 1t take fifteen men to reap the
same fleldY'
The student thought long and care
fully before setting down the answer.
and when he handed in his paper this
Is what the examiner read:
1.-THE field, having already been reap
ed by the twenty men. could not be
reaped by the fifteen"
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

II am encouraging my husband to
buy an automobile"
"They cost nm awful lot"
That's Just it. If he pays $500
for the kind he wants he won't be able
to preach economy to me for quite
awhile."-Boston Transport.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
Money Panic.

"What was the worst money panic
you ever saw asked one tinancier Of
another.
'"The wOst money panic 1 ever saw"
was the reply, was when fifty cent
piece rolled under the seat of street
car and seven different women claim
ed t."-Exchanse
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

Mrs. Nexdore-My daughter plays
the plano. Perhaps you've heard her.
Mrs. Newcome with great self re-
straInt)-I've heard the piano. Mrs.
Nexdore-Yes. my daughter Mary is
very musical. Mrs. Newcome-Ah. you
have two daughters then!-Musical
America,
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
kangaroo Farming,

In Australia kangaroo farming Is an
Important industry. The hides are
valuable and the tendons extremely
hne-indeed, they are best known to
surgeons for sewing up wounds and
especially for holding broken bones
together. being much finer and tough
er than catgut.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

Phllanthropic Visitor ito jailbird)-
My friend. may I ask what brought
YOU here? Jailblrd-The same thing
that brought you here-the desire to
poke my nose into other peoples busi-
ness. only used generally to go In by
way of the basement window.-London
Tit Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
Damp.

"The climate is pretty damp there,
isn't it,"
81 should say so. It's really SO damp
the people can't raise anything but um-
brellas"-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

What picturesque variations you
have introduced into your dancing!
am entitled to no credit" replied
Miss Cayenne. What you call varia-
tions were the efforts Of my partner
and myself to quit stepping on each
others Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
Qna Waa ENOUGH.

Milton was one day asked by
friend whether he would instruct his
daughters In the different languages.
"No. SIR" he said: lone tongue Is
sufficient for any woman"
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
Holding a w.k.-oitto . Girl.

Miss Loveleigh-The professor was
telling us today about the moon. He
saws the moon Is dead body. Jack
Spooner-That so? Then suppose We
sit I'D awhile with the corpse.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

dad. what do they mean by check
cred careerT
always on the move, 1 reckon
Louisville Courier-JournaL
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
She Knew.

"But do you think I could deceive
my own little wife"
mo. 1 know you could not, but be-
lieve you are silly enough to try"
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

"My daughters piano lessons have
been great expense to me-"
"That so? Did some neighbor sue
your
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

II hear old Smudge's doctors have
given him up"
Yes; he is getting well in the nat
ural way."-Baltimore American.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

~ earned penny today. papa"
Brave boy! And how!'
"Mother gave me ten. and I saved
one!''-Puck.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

DO You believe in heredity:"
II certainly do. All my children got
all their bad traits from their fathers
side.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

Mrs. Prissims-Oh. but I got taken
in when married You. you wretch'
Mr.. Prissims-Yes-out OF the cold.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

Do not keep your noble thoughts for
tomorrows poem; put them into to
days prose.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07
Different.

At hear you bought bungalow on
bluff"
ooh, no; the real estate man sold 1t
to me on a blufr."-Florida Times-U On
ion.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

1t is wise while you are still exempt
from trouble to guard against it.
SOphocles,
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

Every production Of genius must be
the production Of enthusiasm.-Dis-
raeli.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

That man may last. but never lives.
Who much receives. but nothing gives,
Whom none can love. whom none can
thank
Creations blot, creations blank.
Thomas Gibbons.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

"a mechanical age. truly"
"How now?"
1T Just saw an incubator baby being
lnlled to sleep by n graphophone."-
Kansas City Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1917-07-07

All Bills Look Aiiks to Him.
Collector-Did you look at that little
bill ! left yesterday, sir? House Mem.
ber-fes; 1t has passed the first read.
ing.-Boston Transcript.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
TREASURY OF DOUGLAS CITY
 DOWN TO S2c
Citizens Believe That the Bread Cast Upon
 the Water Will
 Remunerate.

DOUGLAS, June 26.-Should ad- verse wind and tide carry the bread that Douglas is now casting on the water so far out to sea that it will not return, the town will be, figura- lively speaking, in one dickens of a fix.
 Last night after the council had passed and ordered paid bills amount ing to $1,907,56 there remained in the treasury the modest sum of 82 cents.
 But looking down the dim vista a light is apparent, For every dollar the town is paying out now whole 1 brood of dollars is confidently expect ed to return. Except for something over $560 paid last night for new fire hose and $500 for oil, all but a few dollars of the balance of the nearly two thousand paid out was in connection with improvements at the city dock which are already bringing most satisfactory returns in the way of attracting fishermen to the town where they sell their catches and
 buy their outfits.
 All the councilmen, except Martin
 were present at the meeting last tion of bills, there was not much
 business transacted
 The Wharf committee reported
 business on the wharf amounting to $6l9 since the last report. Coal to the amount I'll tons was reported on hands with a cargo due in a few days.
 The street committee was instruct cd to have the streets cleaned up for the Fourth of July
 A communication from the Alaska
 Electric Light and Power Go. offer kilowatt, motor service under five horse power at three cents, cooking and heating service at two cents,
 with a minimum charge of 75 cents for the first 1000 watts of connected load and 25 cents for each additional
 an offer to accept franchise from the city, to enter into contract to furnish all such service as it may require for the municipality and it's
 inhabitants for five years, was read
 and ordered placed on file. School Clerk F. A. J. Gallwas was present and submitted requisition for $8,200 with which to pay the
 salaries of the teachers and janitOr for the coming school term.
 Notice was given by Mayor Smith that an application would be made
 in the near future for location on the approach to the City Dock by a
 party desirious of constructing and operating a boat repair shop. There being no further business, the council dissolved into the moist and chilly night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
CRY CAN FOOD BUT CAN'T GET
 CANNING CANS
United States Officials Are Facing a Serious Problem COnservinu
 Nations Food.
SITUATION IS CRITICAL

WASHINGTON, June 26-Can to- matoes! Can corn! Can pears! Can apples! Can all kinds of food, urg. es the Department of Agriculture
 But where are the cans?
 The tomatoes. corn, pears and ap- pies are growing, but no matter how much there is to can, how can it be canned without cans?
 There are not enough tin cans to go round. Their makers are not turning out an adequate supply. They have limited the number than can neries may purchase. Only immed fate needs may be satisfied.
 Cans Worry Officials
 Tin cans may not be a learned subject, but they are getting serious consideration in Washington. The Department of Commerce is trying to find the cans to can the foods the Department of Agriculture is trying to get everybody to raise. If the commerce officials don't get substan tial results soon, the President is privileged to do some canning" in that department
 Why not glass jars? The Depart ment of Commerce has investigated that subject and reports that the price of glass has steadily risen to a point at which any large extension
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26

of their use for food containers is 
 The reason for the shortage is ex- plained by the department as follows:
 'Tin plate is 9S per cent. steel and per cent tin. Steel is the backbone of war and the mills have not been able to keep all of their customers fully supplied at all times. Moreover, abnormal freight demands have made prompt deliveries uncer- tain.
 Shortage or Tin Pigs
 There also has been decreased imports of pig tin, due to decreased production and shipping facilities. It is not surprising, therefore, that tin plate makers cannot provide the can manufacturers with sufficient plate to enable them to meet the in crease in the demand for cans, which is 25 to 40 per cent. greater than it was last year."
 While the department desires in every practicable way to promote the present and permanent prosperity of the tin-can industry, it has suggest. cd the use of fiber paper containers. It is said these are supplanting glass and tin plate for many purposes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
ISLAND NOTES

Dr. R. V. Ellis will be south bound passenger on the Princess Alice Friday morning. He will be accompanied by his sister-inlaw, Miss Sula Beck, who has made her home here for the past year.
 The Douglas Island Labor Union, at it's regular meeting last night, donated $50 to the Red Cross.
 Gordon Rosendorf, a highly rec commended druggist from Portland. Oregon. is now installed in charge of the prescription case in the store of the Erie Drug Company.
 Hose teams are now practising ev- cry evening with visions of cash priz- es as the incentive.
 A good ball game is promised for the Fourth between our firemen and the Perseverance team.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
HOME MADE CANDIES
 AT RED CROSS BENEFIT

DOUGLAS, June 26.--It is announc- ed that the junior Red Cross work. CTS will sell home made candies at the Red Cross benefit performances tonight and Wednesday night at the Lyric Theatre. Those desiring tn donate candy for the sale for either night are asked to leave it at the home of Mrs. Woods, near Brie's Drug Store.
 In addition to the feature picture, "The Child of Destiny" one or more good vaudeville stunts are promised for each evening, and patriotic songs will be sung by the High School girls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
INTOXICATED MAN
 KILLED BY RATS

M CORNWALL. Ont. oJune 26.
 To be killed by rats while intoxicated was the fate of William Laresh of Massena Springs, N. Y., laborer. aged 45, who was found dead in his home. The man was seen going home badly intoxi- cated it is stated. The rats apparently attacked him while he lay in stupor on his bed. The victims throat was gnawed until the jugular vein became severad. and his face and one hand were partly eaten.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
REPORT GOOD TIME

DOUGLAS, June 26.-Those from the Island who attended the jitney dance at Perseverance last night, report a splendid time. Most of them went by way of Thane and the hole through the mountain and all are loud in their praise of the manner in which the railway management handled them. It was 8 o'clock this morning when they reached home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
DOUGLAS CITIZENS
 HEAR BOTH OFFERS
 REGARDING LIGHTS

DOUGLAS, June 26.-The citizens meeting, held in the council cham Der in the City Hall building last night to hear the report of the com mittee appointed at previous meet ing for the purpose of conferring with the Treadwell and Alaska Elec tric Light & Power Company, rela- tive to supplying Douglas and her citizens with light and power and to inquire of the latter company it's price for the distributing system within the limits of the city of Doug las, was fairly well attended, but what it lacked in numbers it made up in intensity of feeling. Mayor Smith presided and F. A. J. Gall was was secretary.
 An error in the minutes of the previous mass meeting gave Former Mayor M J. OConnor the opportun- ity for hot potting' the Alaska Elec- tric Light & Power Company which he proceeded to do.
 E. J. White, chairman of the com mittee selected at a previous meet ing to get data above referred to-, the other members being Martin Ol- son and P. H. Fox, read propositions submitted by the Treadwell Com pany and the Alaska Electric Light & Power Company. in. which the for mer agreed to supply electricity to the city for 2 cents per kilowatt, the latter to distribute the same, the com pany to agree to a ten-year contract, The proposition of the Alaska Elec- tric Light & Power Company was that it would enter into five years contract to supply the city and it's inhabitants with electricity at , cents for light, 8 cents for power and cents for heat and fuel, the company to distribute the same as at present.
 A motion to receive the reports and discharge the committee was lost, it being the sense of the meet ing that the committee should be continued for the purpose of confer ring with the Treadwell company relative to installing and maintaining a distributing system, and with the Electric Light & Power Company relative to the purchasing of its dis tributing system-procuring it's price on the same.
 J. P Corbus, owner of the latter company, was present at the meet ing, accompanied by Judge John R.. Vim of Juneau, who spoke in behalf of the company, pointing out the diff ficulties that would arise in the event the town undertook to maintain it's own distributing system. He insist ed that the matter of electricity for general consumption was one of busi- ness rather than of sentiment.
 Other speakers were Martin Olson, Mayor Smith, F. A. J. Gallwas, F. J. White. Monte Benson, Leo Young, and M. J. O'Connor the latter con tending that the city of Douglas should support the Treadwell com pany.
 MT White suggested that Douglas, in the matter at issue, would neces- sarily be required to follow in the footsteps of Juneau in deciding as to her future light supply for the req son that when Juneau, which is now considering exactly the same propo- sitions submitted by the same com panies, decides on the one she will patronize, it would not be a good business for the one not selected by Juneau to attempt to supply Douglas alone with it's product; that what one town does must necessarily be the course of the other.
 The meeting adjourned subject to the call of the committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
AMERICANS IN
 TURKEY ARE TO
 BE PROTECTED
Turkish Government Is Making Promises They Will Not
 Be Interned.

STOCKHOLM, June 26. Turkey will not intern Americans, and is will ing to grant them permission to leave her borders, even if they are of mili- tary age. according to a formal com munication from the Ottoman Elm pire received today by the Swedish foreign office. Sweden's good offices in conveying this information to the American government was solicited.
 The same communication asserted that the American school at Beirut has been re-opened and asked that American Minister Morris be acauain- ted with the protection afforded all Americans throughout Turkey.
 THE EMPIRE-An the News All the Time. When It Is News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
DOUGLAS AND TREADWELL NEWS NOTES

Pueblo last February when nine men were caught on the $50 foot level. Of that number three were recovered alive and the bodies of the remaining six are still in the mine. The mine closed down immed lately after the rescue work ceased and has since been closed until the new shaft was started few days ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26

THE EMPIRES classifieds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
PUEBLO MINE TO REOPEN

TREADWELL, June 26.-Word has reached here to the effect that the Pueblo mine at Whitehorse, Yukon, is to reopen and that work has been already started at sinking a new shaft There was a cavein at the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
PREPARATORY SERVICE

DOUGLAS, June 26.-"The Hour of Prayer" Wednesday evening at the Congregational Church will be a preparatory service. When and How Helpful" will be the thought of the hour.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
BENEFIT SHOW TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, June 26-There will be a good crowd at the Red Cross bene- fit show tonight at the Lyric Thea tre. The benefit will be repeated to- morrow night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26
MORE FISH SHIPPED

DOUGLAS, June 26-A good-sized by the Alaska Coast Fish Company of this place. the consignment go- ing south on the City of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-26

The More Desperate Chance. "Slaxon got married rather than fight for his country"
 And yet murmured Miss Cayenne, 'tson.e people accused him If being . coward."-(Was Star)