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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER
 FOR SALE.

Sealed bids will be received by he District Forester, Portland, Ore son, up to and including December ,, 1917, for all the merhcantable lead timber standing or down, and Ill the live timber marked or desig- hated for cutting on five areas com Orising 150 acres, situated on the ;outh shore of Favorite Bay, Admir- tlty Island, adjacent to Coustka Bluff, and more particularly de- 'cribed by a map on file in the office of the Forest Supervisor, Ket- ,hikan, Alaska, estimated to be I88,000 linear feet of piling and 350, 0,000 board feet of spruce, red ce- lar and hemlock sawtimber, more or ess. No bid of less than $150 per VI for all spruce and red cedar saw imber, soc per M for all hemlock awtimber, s4 per linear foot for III piling up to and including 75 eet in length, and 1c per linear oot for all piling over 75 feet in ength vii lbe considered. Deposit with bid, $1000. The right to re- ect any and all bids reserved Be- ore bids are submitted, full infor- nation concerning the timber the ,onditions of sale, and the submis- ion of bids should be obtained from he Forest Supervisor, Ketchikan, Alaska, or the District Forester Portland, Oregon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
LAYS ITALY'S FIX
 TO SHIP ROW HERE

NEW YORK, Nov 29.-.'If three months had not been spent in this country in disputing whether ships should be made of steel or wood the Italian army would now be in the middle of Austria
 This statement was made by Lieut.. Bruno Roselli, of the Italian Army, in speech before the Carpet Manufacturers Association of Amer ica at the Waldorf
 The Italian retreat was a great strategic move" continued Lieut. Roselli, but you know and I know that it was a calamity. Further more, it was expected. Italy, left single-handed, could not be expect ed to meet the cobined forces of the Germans and the Austrians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER
 FOR SALE.

Sealed bids will be received by
 he District Forester, Portland, Ore .on, up to and including December t5, 1917, for all the merchantable lead timber standing or down, and III the live timber marked or des- gnated for cutting on nine non contiguous areas containing a total
 f 500 acres on the north and west
 hores of Mitchell Bay, Kootznahoo nlet, Admiralty Island, Alaska, and nore particularly described by a nap on file in the office of the For sst Supervisor, Ketchikan, Alaska, estimated to be 4S4,640 linear feet of spruce and hemlock piling, more or less. No bid of less than % c per linear foot for all piling up to and including 75 feet in length, and 1c per linear foot for all piling over 75 feet in length, will be con sidered. Deposit with bid 5000. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. Before bids are sub mitted, full information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and the submission of bids should be. obtained from the Forest Super visor. Ketchikan, Alaska, or the District Forester, Portland, Oregon.
 Phone it to The Empire. No. 374
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
MANY APPOINTMENTS
 ARE MADE OF WORKERS
 FOR GOVERNMENT JOBS

WASHRINGTON, Nov. 29.-Near- ly 5000 appointments were made to the forces of mechanics. helpers, and laborers at navy yards and other naval establishments during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1917, and since that date appointments have been made in increased pro- portion.
 An appropriation of $7,500, ,000 is now being expended in the en- largement of the great naval gun factory at Washington, which, when completed, will furnish employment for 4,000 or more skilled mechanics, in addition to the 5000 already at work in the plant.
 The new naval aircraft factory at Philadelphia which will be com pleted this month, will also employ about 5000 men.
 The United States Civil Service the task of recruiting the ranks of this great civilian array, through it's widespread organization is fur nishing the men as they are need ed. In certain trades, particularly those connected with shipbuilding there is usually shortage Sail makers, coppersmiths, shipfitters, anglesmiths, blacksmiths, and ma chinists are especially needed Wo- men to operate power sewing ma chimes are also in great demand. The representatives of the Civil Ser vice Commission at the post offices in all cities are the official recruit ing agents fo rthis as well as other branches of the civil service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
1917 TO BE BANNER YEAR FOR WORLDS
 BUILDING OF SHIPS

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-The to- tai production of merchant vessels in the shipyards of the world for 1917 will be approximately 3.250,- 900 tons. or almost as much as dur ing the banner year of 1913, when was launched about 3,300,000 reg istered tons
 This gain is in spite of the fact that there has been less shipbuilding in Germany, Great Britain, France. Italy and other countries, and is chiefly due to Americas entrance into the shipbuilding industry as the elading factor among the Ma tions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
ORDER
COURT RULE

ln the District Court for the Dis trict of Alaska, Division, No. l, at Ketchikan.
 In the Matter of the Adoption of Court Rule No. 37 F. The following is adopted as a rule If this court, but the same shall not be in force or effect until Jan nary 1, 1918, to-wit:
 RULE NO 37 F
 Cases which have been pend ing in this court for more than one year without any proceed ing having been taken therein may be dismissed as of course, for want of prosecution, by the court on it's own motion. Such cases may also be dismissed for want of prosecution, on motion by any party upon three days notice to the other parties. Done in open Court this 22nd day # November, 1917.
 ROBERT w. JENNINGS,
 Judge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

Let us be thankful that Americans; that we owe allegiance flag which stands for freedom and democracy; that citizens of country that is buded upon the principle of government for the people of the people and by the people, that we are of people who see clearly and think straight; that ours is country with the patriotism and courage to fight for the rights of her citizens and the rights of humanity everywhere and anywhere
 fzet us be thankful that Americans are not forget ul of that for which forefathers fought at Runny mede at Marston Moor at Yorktown, at New Orleans at Waterloo Gettysburg-and that Americans still have the courage of their ancestors.
 Let be thankful that the Star Spangled Ban ner still stands for the principle that all men are created equal and that it will stand wherever the principle regardless of the fury of the 
 Let be thankful that those who guiding the Nation through the greatest crisis since the world emerged from the Dark Ages imbued with the principles of right and justice and humanism.
 Let be thankful for the efficiency and pros perity which have enabled the country to prepare for the duty she has been called upon to perform
 Let be thankful that the American people stand united-Democrats and Republicans working and employers, those of all ages and conditions with certainty as the rectitude of their pur pose, faith in Providence which has guided them alright in the past, and courage to go all the way.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
KANSAS AND ALASKA

During the years from 1880 to 1914 ncus i've, Alaska, that romantic gamorous country of fabled riches, produced $244,000,000 worth of yellow gold.
 At the present rate of oil production, 16O, 900 barrels day, Butler County, next door neighbor, will produce s244 100000 worth of black gold in approximately two years and half
 Just think of it. One Kansas county is pro- ducing wealth thirteen times rapidly all the gold fields of Alaska. = -(Wichita, Kans. Beacon.)
 Perhaps. But Alaska's gold has been workn, Tor years and untold centuries hence, long as got Is money, it will be coursng the commercial arteries ,f the Nation. enrichng commerce paying wage md debts and serving as basis for credits and ac ivities. It has been mans servant since it re eased from mother earth and will continue in tha
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
WORKINGMEN ARE AMERICANS

The real workmen of the United States loyal to the That shown at Buffalo when the American Federation of Labor in annual conven- tion. Several thousand delegates there from all sec tions of the Nation practically unanimous in their declarations in favor of the and in their endorsement of President Wilson and his admins tration. The anwar Socialists in the large cities, who have done much show that they against the United States and in favor of her enemies are not representative of the American workngmen. They part unassimilated Socialists from Europ, centers, failures who have their hand against society and all that is. and those who seek to ploit these classes for what there is in it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
MARIPOSA INCIDENTS
(Ketchikan Progressive Miner)


 Major L. H. French, one of the best known and best liked of all Alaskans. passenger the ilated Mariposa He is identified with the largest construction enterprises in Alaska, financed and built the Seward Peninsula railroad, owned Number }. An vii Creek built the longest dches in that section and the first elected to Washington He is in Ketchikan. on the Princess Sophia which has board the last of the wrecked Mariposa passengers He says that Delegate Charles A. Suzer acquitted himself with great credit after the Mariposa went the rocks; that he had a calming and comforting word of for everyone, pulled in the first boat when volunteers called for and shore busy looking after the comfort of and chdren-wholy forgetful of his The Major says that N. J. Smith ('Red Nels"), Cop per river marshal at Cordova, of those who most calm, thoughtful and helpful. NO early boat for him--never put all his clothes the gentlest word for every id-and tigers growl and claws for every crowdng bohunk Some man."
 The Major refuses to make any criticism of any. body anything that happened, acknowledge that he did anything that happened to acknowledge that he did anything to calm, comfort aid any body Well, haven't yet heard individual stories but Harry Duke, of the ill-starred AlKi down the Alameda, having been second time wrecked the Mariposa-and he rushed into the Miner office and said Major French chiefly responsible for maintaining order and quieting passengers-don't fail to give him credit" Everybody who knows Major French would know that this true if he board
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
LABoR's WAR FOR DEMOCRACY
(NeW York World)

(NeW York WOrld)
 In days to come the American Federation of La bor will regard it's unqualified support of the among it's proudest achievements
 Unonism in Great Britain and France, especial ly in Great Britain has made greater progress than it has accomplished here. and other industrial, social political institution is deeply concerned in the kind of peace that is to be made In Germany, unionism in it's true is practically outlawed. As Socialism, it is discrminated against cardndexed and held in sort of moral servitude. In Russia it is already regarded by the Anarchists estate to be assailed in the interest of ideness and rapine.
 The Maximalists of Russia the most recent to German kultur, and in their estimation orderly and selfrespecting trade unonists giving fair days work for fair days pay belong a class which is to be regarded with suspicion. Few mem bers of the American Federation of Labor would be acceptable to the Soviat in Petrograd Nearly all of them would be regarded of the hated burgeoise Why, indeed should American labor fight for democracy?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
FAM ERICAN NAMES"
Chicago Herald)
democracy? ?

Judge Grove sensbly has endeavored to correct the bunder of of his fellow jurists who ordered alien applicants for citizenship to adopt American names" Judge Grove properly allowed the citi- to retain their old
 The visiting judge beyond all doubt animat- ed by what he considered patriotism when he de- manded But the patriotism was of a silly shallow sort. By what rule does Judge Heard imagine that English, Scotch, Irish French, Spanish and Italian family names American" while Polish and Slavic appelations foreign?
 Before more jurists unwisely ask citizens take steps to conceal the countries of their fathers they may well remember that Americanism is not bounded by name. Some of best known traitors of the revolutionary days bore which provinciay might be called native In contrast there the French patriot. Was Benedict Arnold more American than Kosciusko?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
Much the Same.

'On what platform were you elect ed?"
 'T don't remember" replied Senator Sorghum. Every candidate was try lng to promise everybody everything AS near as l can recall. l was elected on pretty much the same platform as the one my opponent was defeated on." = Washington Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
Food and Exercise.

Mrs. Newlywed was doing her own cooking and making a poor job of it. One morning a tramp came to the door and Newlywed asked him wheth CT it was breakfast or work he wanted.
 Both. sir replied the wayfarer
 Well, eat that" returned Newly wed. handing out a biscuit and a piece of steak. and you'll have both."- (Boston Transcript)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
PARDON LUKE M'LUkE

Our readers are asked pardon the temporary absence of Luke McIuke, the Cincinnati Enquirer genus who makes life worth while for many American readers. We assured that his absence will not be long, and the lack of his spice for time will make it all the delicious when get it again We are spared the necessity of saying that he will receive most joyous welcome his return
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
No Danger.

Ma, I can tell you all about the calories in our food"--
 No, you can't, Mary Jane. There ain't none.9 The man I deal with keeps everything in his store covered up."- Baltimore American)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

That New York Assemblyman who declared that there would be revolution in the United States if we persisted in the against Germany, and threatened that the Socialists would fight against the govern ment if necessary, should occupy cell next winter instead of seat in the Legislature Albany. Per haps that what he wants and what he is seeking. If so his wishes should be gratified.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
One Heln.

''The old plan of ordering 10 cents worth works well now"
 "Huh?"
 ''The portion may be smaller, but you don't have to pay any more for it"- Louisville Courier JournaL)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
Proof Positive.

Mrs. Allow do you know your hus- band really works at his office at night?
 Mrs. B-Because he hasn't any head ache next morning. (Boston Tran script)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
Workmen's Compensation,

Employer Co handsome prospective stenog)-fou say you want s20 a week? I'll give you s20 for your services with pleasure.
 Handsome One-Oh. no; that's thirty with extras. Pennsylvania Punch BowL)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
Let's Talk of Cool Things.

'Is it true that he's worth a cool mil ion?"
 T guess so; he made it in the ice business. - (Boston Transcript)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

It cost almost $600000 try re-elect Mayor Mitchel-almost five times much spent
 in the Tammany campaign for the election of Mayor Hyan and the remainder of the Democratic ticket. Almost are we reconcled to the Tammany victory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

service forever, until other medium of ex- change shall have been adopted.
 On the other hand that Kansas oil will be burned and will return the elements whence it came It will serve but once.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

It is long time since the Boxer troubles in China but the War Department has no trouble in reaching into Pgeonhole 2S and pulling out Gen. Chaffees manly protest to Field Marshal von Wal dersee concerning the footing of the Chinese vatory by German troops. Teutonic methods have changed since then only for the worse.-(New York World)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

The Emperor of Germany is quoted as saying that if the French want Alsace Lorraine they must wait until they take it. With the aid they now have the waiting not be tedious the Kaiser would like to have the Germans beeve.-(Louisville Courier Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
What He Needed.

Nutt-Such a wretched dinnerl I've a great mind to fire the cook.
 Mrs. Nutt--It isn't a great mind you need; it's a strong arm.-(Boston Tran Script)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
No Dry Information.

There may be books in the running brooks, but boys can't get an educa- tion by going in swimming. -Boston Transcript
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

Senator La Toilette says he is contemplating the establishment of daily newspaper of his He is running weekly, but cannot talk fast enough in a weekly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

One cablegram has it that the Kaiser is going to hurry to the Flanders front and cheer up his soldiers" Don't hurry Just wait and the front will to you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
Embarrassed.

You ought to have seen Gladys in her stunning bathing suit"
 T thought l ought not to."-Wash ington Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

The continued of the British offensive the Western line is pretty fair guarantee of con tinued successful resistance the Italian front
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

Senator La Toilette is threatening start daily paper Of his own One subscriber would be William Hohenzollern, present address, Berlin Ger many-(Seattle Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
Odd.

Odd that a man should look sheepish on discovering that he is the goat (Boston Transeript)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

Some bright young fellow who thinks of making money than of how he makes it would do well if Senator La Toilette that daily newspa- per by becoming Berlin subscription agent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

Hoover has another problem his hands Tam manys Tiger has just been given license to satiate his appetite and it is appetite. He has been meatless for years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
Plot for a Film.

She had him arrested for stealing a kiss The judge fined him three hundred bones. He said it was worth it, this brief taste of bliss. And said so in emphatic tones
  Of course. the dear grille was flat tered at that, Enough to turn any girls head: A week CT so later he furnished a fiat And then they were happily we'd -Iouisville Courier JournaD.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

The Empire Printing Company's Job Printing Department is better equipped for fine commercial and so- ciety printing than anS printing oface in Alaska. New machinery and equipment has recently been in- tailed. and more is under way. Make us prove these statements by giving us your order. tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

President Wilson does not want to take any unusual measures to operate the railroads" but there'll be no strike.-(New York World)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

The Germans nearer to Paris than they are to Venice but they did get there New York World)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29
TIPS FROM TEXAS.
(DallaS News. ]

Dallas News)
 What has become of the old fashioned pious family that sat down to ten cent steak large enough to say grace over?
 AS general thing. the man about town IS also about "a month behind with his room rent
 Also you may do well to remember this. Jethro: A model wife doesn't nec- essariy run all to figure.
 some young men take as much in tefest In the world series as if they were getting some of the money the magnates pull down.
 Our position is simply this-When a man hasn't anything better to do than watch other men at work he ought +n De compelled to knit socks for the sol diers.
 ot course # may be true that every oody doesn't love fat men. but maybe you have noticed that most of them nave somebody to call them papa.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

Phone it to The Empire. No. 374
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-29

AS general thing. the man about . town is also about-a month behind with his room rent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-07
TAKE SALTS TO
FLUSH kidneys
Eat Less Meat II You Feel Backachy
or Bladder Troubles YOa-SaIts
is Fine for Kidneys.

Meat forms uric acid which excites
and overworks the gidneys in tehir ef-
forts to filter it from the system.
Regular eaters of meat must flush the
kidneys occasionally. You must re-
lieye them like you relieve your bow
els; removing all the acids, waste and
poison, else you feel dull misery In
the kidney region. sharp pains In the
back or sick readache, dizziness, your
stomach sours, tongue is coated and
when the weather is bad you have
rheumatic twinges. The urine is cloudy
full of sediment: the, channels often
get irritated. ohliging yon to get up two
Or three times during the night
To neutralize these irritating acids
and flush off the body's urinous waste
get about four ounces of Jad Salts
from any pharmacy; take tablespoon
full in glass of water before break
fast for few days and your kidneys
will then act fine and bladder risord-
ers disappear. This famous salts is
made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice. combined. with lithia, and
has been used for generations to clean
and stimulate sluggish kidneys and
stop bladder irritation. Jad Salts is
inexpensive, harmless and makes q
delightful efferyescent Whitewater
drink which millions Of men and wo-
men take now and then. thus avoiding
serious kidney and bladder diseases.
advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-07
FOOD FADS ARE BIG
CAUSE OF ILLNESS

Pray, Mr. Abernethy, what is q
cure for govt" was the question Of
an indolent and luxurious citizen.
Live upon sixpence a day and earn
ZIG" was the cogent reply.
| John Abernethy, second son of a
Scotch-Irish family, born April 3,
ia, physician of rare discernment,
surgeon of great skill. lecturer,
and teacher OF dramtic magnetism.
nerve said better thing in his life,
! T. is particularly apt In this country
where the sin Of evereating ia far
/ more common than the sin of over
! drinking. Gluttony, always a fault, is
all the more glaring In land where a
plentiful food supply permits 1t to be
more general. The sallow, fat cheeks,
the aching points and irascible temper
o. the prosperous over-fed are far
too common. Abernethy said to one
such, the Duke of York, by the way
Cut of the supplies as the Duke OF
Wellington did In bis campaigns, and
the enemy will leave the citadel"
', Diet, however, is a really serious
matter and many people suffer as
much from dietary eccentricities ,anC
food fads as from actual disease. The
| az erage individual can eat good, plain
wholesome food y moderation all his
life without ever being aware that he
has a digestive araratus. Starvation
t. cure a fancied ailment or to reduce
an expansive waist line has shortened
many lives, just as indiscretion to the
opposite direction. Certain disease;
require a particular diet but thi:
should be chosen by physician o.
skill and not self prescribed, The sell
pTescTibeT often has a fool for pa
tient.
Abernethy was married on January
8, 1900, to a lady whom he met at tht
house Of patient, A brief courtshiI
was followed by proposal by letter
giving the lady a fortnight in which t.
make up her mind and depreciatint
any dangling" He was not as temp
crate with regard to work as he wai
| to food. He did not even interruR
his lectures for his wedding, and dice
a, the age of 81. completely worn out
victim of his gluttony for work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-07
BETTER POSTAL FACILITIES;
MORE SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE

BUEN0S AIRES. Feb. better
postal facilities between the United
States and South America are declar-
ed by North American business men
to be one Of the most urgent ,necessit-
les today for the development OF
trade on the southern continent.
Mail order houses are pointed to as
one class of concerns which might
open big field If the postal difficulty
can be overcome. There is now no
means for exchanging small amounts
of money cheaply.