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The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-27

Miss Lattimer, who has been Ill at the White Pass hospital for the past week will be an outgoing passenger on the George.
 J. R. Georgenson, cabinet maker, will spend short vacation in Seattle, leaving here tomorrow on the George.
 P. R. Mcclure, a passenger on the Alaska from Ketchikan, is on his way to Fairbanks. He will install a dredge on Nome creek east of Tolovana. From prospects thus far produced his company eX- pect to get big results.
 Jim Kennedy, who has been on q business trip to Atlin for the past ten days, returned on last nights train-
 Eighteen tourists of the Robert son party who are now in the AtliR country. will be outgoing passen- gers on the George tomorrow night.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-27

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The daily Alaskan., 1917-07-27

Wm. T. Hilgert, Minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
"How Did They Get Here?'' Is the Question Asked Tn Regard 10 Some Congressn1en
Rr HueH w. RopERTs

Washington, March 17.-(Special.)-one whe sits in the galleries of Congress of ten wonders Just how this member or that member fooled his constituency and ae- quired his seat and honor.
 There are various ways. one, after short study, learns. For instance, this one rides prohibition, that one the boil weevil, that one good roads, that one free text books, and so forth ad lnfinitum. A cer- tain Mir. Blanton, who will take his seat April 16 told a certain Texas district that Congress was lazy. MT. Smith. a very good man, because of his inability to return home, lost out.
 Pamphlets sent from the district in question tell an interesting story MT. Blanton made his campaign, it appears, on the theory that members were too much occupied with society and other brands of amusement really to do their work, He declared that he would intro duce bill and insist on it's passage re- quiring the speaker to call the House to order at 8 o'clock in the morning and requiring him to hold the House in or der until o'clock in the evening.
 Ignoring the fact that in the hours of the morning members do the real work in committees, MT. Blanton is alleged to have informed his intelligent audiences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

that the reason why the days grind was begun at 13 o'clock was because the mem bers, on account of their predilection for dress suits and carnations. were unable to abandon their perfumed couches be- fore late hour The people, their ears repeatedly filled with such chatter, hearkened, and MT. Blanton was elected.
 MT. Smith, his predecessor, was re- garded as 8 very able member On ac- count of the almost continuous sessions of Congress, he was unable to return home and refute the logic of his opponent As a result he lost his seat.
 There are members and members Prac- tically every state has at least one man who makes the folks back home blush at least one man who cannot stand firm in the column of the party, at least one who in the most acute crisis flies off on a tangent. Such characters within an all most incredibly short time are properly listed and put away on cold storage. For, as Champ Clark says, a man in the House very soon finds his level
 Nevertheless, these lame ducks have their places in the sun A laugh, even though 1t be cynical, even contemptuous. is necessary. And the bill of Blanton is anticipated not with sorrow. It will re- ceive wide attention. It will then die like a breeze which springs up, passes and never comes again. His constituents will soon be made aware that their Samson can do no more than pull the temple down on himself. And the world will move on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

The supreme court has for the third time declared that the state board of health has no power or authority to dis miss an employe who was elected or ap- pointed for a given term-unless for good and sufficient cause, and a difference in political faith or factionalism is not cause. Even with cause" the employe cannot be fired" without chance to defend himself in court against the charges. Dr. Matthews is health offi- cer of Leflora county He was fired on the ground tcat he was not attending tc his business, incompetency, etc., and erjoined his successor from holding the office until the end of his term. The courts held that the board had no power to try such cases. In two other instances the board had dismissed the state factory inspector and the health officer of Hinds county, both of whom had been appointed by previous board for the four-year term, and the courts held they must be permitted to hold until the end of the four years All of these dismissals were made for the reason, it is said, that the employees were not in accord with the present administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Doctor Tells Hov To Strengthen Eyesight 50 per cent ln One
 Weeks Time in Many Lnstances

and expense of ever getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully benefited by following the simple rules. Here is the prescription : Go to any active drug store and get a bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in a fourth of glass of water and allow to dissolve. With this liquid bathe the eye two to four times daily. You should notice your eyes clear up pcrceptibly right from the start and inflammation will quickly disappear. If your eyes are bothering you; even q little, take steps to save them now before it is too late. Many hopelessly blind might have been saved if they had cared for their eyes in time.
 Notes Another prominent Physiciah to whom the above article was submitted. said: Bon Opto is very remarkable remedy. yts constituent ingredients sre well known to eminent sYe spec ufacturers guarantee it to strengthen eyesisht 50 per cent in one week's time in many instances or refund the money. It can he obtained from any good druggist and ls one of the very low prspars, tiona feel should be kept on hand for regular use in aimost every family It is sold in thls city by
 Golfers drug store and other druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
HENS DOING THEIR DUTY

few days since the Cincinnati Packer gathered up all the information it could get as to the probable movement of eggs from this state during the next three months, and found that the hens of Mississippi are doing their duty to the best of their ability. Reports were published from scores of shipping points. Nearly every town agreed that shipments would be no larger, if so large as last year, but agreed that vast quantities would be shipped. One town, Phila- delpha, said it would ship 300 cases per week during March. and 1000 cases during April and May. That means that 5000 dozen eggs would go out from one little town per week. At 30 cents per dozen that means sSc00 will be turned loose in that community every seven days. EgG shipping clubs have been formed in many localities and the members are finding that 1t pays to grade their eggs. put them up nicely and all ship together in car lots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

The first letter quoted comes through Eli -u. Goode, druggist and local agent for Tan-Ac at Hawkinsville. Georgia containing the statement of D. J. Henry, president of the Hawkinsville Bank and Trust company, which is one of the best known financial institutions In that part of the state. His letter follows, S,st as 1t was written:
 NHawkinsville, Georgia, March 5, 1917. MT @. F. Willis. Atlanta Georgia.
 Dear Sir: Mr. E. J. Henry, president of the Hawkinsville Bank and Trust Company, came into my store ieW days ago and said:
 "sEli, sell me another bottle of Tan lac'
 T said, All right. MT. Henry. What do you really think of Tanlac" His re- ply was so commendable to the virtues of tho medicine, that l asked him if he would give me signed statement about it. He said yes. of course l will and this is his statement:
 Hast spring I was all wrong some way or other, and couldn't get right. I came to you and bought bottle of Tan lao and began to improve. Two more bottles put me all right, and felt per- fectly well. A few weeks ago had the grippe and was beginning to set down and out again, and about week ago bought another bottle and have taken 1t and am perfectly well again.
 1T unhesitatfngly recommend Tanlac to any one who is sick and worn out, as believe that if anybody will take Tan lao when they first begin to feel bad 1t will prevent and keep off sickness. It certainly is great remedy.
 (Signed
 "'E. J. HENRY, President,
 The other letter referred to comes from the cashier of the Hornbecl Branch of the West Louisiana Bank, at HornbeclS. La, and is as follows:
 'Hornbeck, Louisiana, March 5. 1917. MT. G. K. Willis, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
 VARDAMAN IS NOT POPULAR IDOL IF
 MISSISSIPPI NOW Political Fences of Senator Will Need Much Mend
 ing in Near Future
BILBO MAY GO AGAINST HIM IN NEXT PRIMARY
Splendid Welcome Is Given the First Regiment on Return From Long Stay on Border-State Fair
 Premiums Larger
By E. E. FRANTz

Jackson, Mss, March 1h-(Special) The women of Mississippi are backing President Wilson in his policy fin dealing with Germany, One day this week the president of the ". D. Holder chapter, United Daughters of the Confectionery, Of Jackson sent the President 8 telegram expressing appreciation in his wise and patriotio conduct in the great crisis con- fronting the American republic" and piedging him their hearty support In his efforts to protect American rights" gracious reply was received.
 This action on the part of goodly ..umber of the best women in the home town of Senator James K. Vardaman, coupled with the hanging indulged in by the Chamber of Commerce of the city of Clarksdale, and denunciatory resou- tcns adopted by mass meetings of other towns, shows very conclusively what the people of Mississippi think of one of their senators.
 Now and then some old friend and sup porter of Senator Vardaman is heard trying to defend his course and that of the little group of willful men," but they are few and far between. Senator vardamans explanation and denial of guilt of filibustering to defeat the policy of the democratic President does not strike 8 responsive chord here or else where in the state, and on his return home he will find he has long line of fencing to patch up.
 It is more than likely that Governor Bilbo will oppose Senator Vardaman In the next senatorial primary. He has never said so in so many words, but his friends are confident that he will soon fling his cap in the ring and proceed to make 1t highly interesting for the man who has seemed to take pleasure in op- posing several important measures that were approved and urged by the Pres ident. Like Senator Vardaman, Governor Bilho knows how to get close to the dear people-the common people, if you please-and If other aspirants for sen- atorial honors keep out of the way and let the race be between Vardaman and Bilbo, old political chums who have ap parently come to "the parting of the ways" the next campaign in Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

Dear Sir: I wish to say that have taken five (5) bottles of Tanlac and have gained fifteen (15) pounds in three weeks. I think it is a great medicine.
 (Signed)
 sW. c. M'ELvEEN, Cashier,
 Bank of Hornbeck, Hornbeck, La"
 It is nothing unusual for men of prominence to indorse Tanlac. as over twenty-five thousand Endorsements have been given Tanlac within the past year alone. These inducements have come from people representing prac- tically every walk of life. including Bankers, Lawyers, Judges, Doctors, prominent Governm State and County officials. prominent men of af- fairs, etc, but 1t is noteworthy fact that in this particular instance two well-known bankers of the south have on the same day voluntarily written an expression of their gratitude for publi- cation, telling what Tanlac has done for them.
 In this connection one of the best known newspaper publishers of the South recently said:
 T know that there are at least a thousand people in this city who would be glad to indorse Tanlac," and what is true of that city is true of prac- tically every other city of the south and west; in fact. throughout the entire country wherever this medicine has been sold.
 The fame and popularity of Tanlac as every one knows. has swept over the whole country like wildfire and is now a household word from coast to coast.
 Although placed on the market a lit- tie over two years ago, over seven mil lion bottles have already been sold and the demand is constantly increasing.
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store and Patton Pope Drug Go; in Ensley by D. w. Norris Drug Co.,: in Bessemer by by Gale Drug Co, and in North Birming- ham by Walker Drug Co.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
PREMIUMS WORTH WHILE

The management of the Mississippi State fair are determined to make the fair to be held next fall the best the state has ever experienced, and to that end are offering more valuable premiums and prizes than ever before. For in- stance $175 Is offered for the best single farm exhibit and S100 for second best; for the best county exhibit the first prize Is $250, and the second $175; for the best agricultural high school exhibit (of which there are 43 in the state), the first prize is $50 and the second $100 These are prizes worth striving for, and it is con- fidently believed there will be moro and larger exhibits from such sources than ever before The state fair is owned and operated by the city of Jackson for the benefit of the entire state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
THE FIRST MISSISSIPPI

The soldier boys from Mississippi have returned from the Texas border and are heing given a royal welcome home by their friends and relatives who assembled here from all over the state The troops arrived on three trains, disembarked at the depot and marched to Camp Swep Taylor, two miles west of the city, where they will be mustered out of the service during the next few days. Col. J. J. Hornbrook, U. s. A., Is here to attend to the mastering out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
A Free Prescription You Can Have
 Filled and Use at Home

Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses Are you q victim of eye strain or other eye weaknesses? If so, you will be glad there is real hope for you. Many whose eyes were failing say they have had their eyes restored through the principle of this wonderful free prescription. One man says, after trying it was almost
 blind: could not see to read at all. Now I can read everything without any glasses and my eyes do not water any more. At night they would pain dreadfully; now they feel fine all the time. It was Ike n miracle to me-" A lady, who used 1t says "The atmosphere seemed hazy with or without glasses, but nfter using this prescription for fifteen days everything seems clear. can even read fine print without glasses" It is believed that thousands who wear glasses can now dis card them in reasonable time and null s;tudes more will be- able to strengthen their syes 70 as to be spared the trouble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
SEVEN

but want to say in this solemn pres ence that if we do have war with Ger many, the great body of the German people in the United States will be as loyal to our flag ss any other por- ton of our population. Mir. Speaker. we are fortunate to have In the White House at this critical time A man who hates war. one who has no desire for military glory. but one who loves peace and the processes of peace. Tn tho stress and storm of nearly three years he has steered athe American ship. of state clear of the breakers and we know. and the American people know. that we will continue in the ways Of peace if he can do so without sur rendering American rights and honor.
 PRAISES THE PRESIDENT
 'AIr. Speaker. the American people believe in the President. They know that he will do everything in his power to keep us at peace with the world. They know that if the time shall come when physical force is nee essary to defend our rights and liber ties that he can be relied upon to take the steps necessary to do so With him as our leader we shall feel that in any crisis he will do only that which justice and right require should hA done to safeguard and protect highest and best interest of the Ar ican people.
 q take pride in the fact that representatives here from the SC are standing soldily behind the Pr dent in this grave hour, and, ST. Speaker, if occasion shall require the south stands ready with the ot sections of the country to make sacrifice necessary in defense of nations life and honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

One of the tallest telephone poles in the world is where the wires of the Pa cific States Telephone company cross the Chehales river, near Aberdeen, Wash For sometime a pole 90 feet high was sufficient to keep the wires clear of the river craft but the increasing passage of ocean steamers making higher pole necessary new one 120 feet high was set up. The pole is one single stick of Washington fir, IS inches at the butt and eight inches at the top. The pole weighs coco pounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
AFTER MORE HOLSTEINS

Ex-Mayor S. J. Taylor left the first of the week for Ohio and other middle west states after two carloads of IIol- stein -Freisian cows and heifers for his stock farm three miles out from Jackson He has come to be recog- nized as an authority on these great dairy cattle; took the bulk of the prizes at the last state fair, and has scattered representatives of his big herd all over the state. Some of his cows have made such phenomenal rec ords in milk and butter that he is afraid to give tho exact figures in q crowd. Until a very few years ago the Holstein was practically unknown in Mississippi everybody swearing by the Jersey. but all that has been changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

k. c. Shireman, fish and game commits sioner of the state of Indiana, who has been down in Mississippi looking after his land interests in the delta section of the state, called at the capitol a day or two since to get acquainted with the Mis- sissppi game commissioner. He found, however, that Mississippi has no such department of state government, but was not surprised when he learned that the people had repudiated the office largely because of the fee system of pay ing the army of men employed In In- diana the fee system was tried several years ago, and being found a failure, all wardens and agents of the department were placed on salary. That was F years ago, and everybody is well satis- fled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

The Indian woman carries her papoose strapped in basket cradle on her back, because she must needs have her hands free for other things. The same idea has been utilized by William de Lude and Albert H. Steele of Kansas City, Mo-, in the construction of saddle to be used by firemen in recusing unconscious or helpless persons from a burning building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
PROMINENT BANKERS
 COME OUT FOR TANLAC
Two Well-KnOwn Bankers of the South Voluntar- lily Write Strong Letters of Endorsement to Tan lac Office at Atlanta on the Same Day Telling What It Had Done for Them

N MARCH 7th personal letters from prominent bankers in two southern states received at the Tanac office
 These like hundreds of thousands of other that have been pouring with delivery of the mail for the past year mor express the writers high appreciation or the merits of Tanla proven by their experience with it,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
4CASCARETS" FOR HEADACHE, COLDS, LIVER, B0W WELLS Enjoy life! Don't stay bilious, sick, headachy and
 constipated Get rid of bad breath, sour stomach, coated tongue,
 indigestion
Get a 10-cent box now.

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 They're fine Cascarets liven your liver, clean your 80 feet of bowels and sweeten your stomach. You eat one or two. like candy. before going to bed and in the morning your head ia clear tongue is clean. stomach sweet, breath right and cold gone. Get a boz from your druggist and enjoy the hicest gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced. Cascarets stop sick headache. biliousness, indigestion, bad breath and constipation.
 Mothers should give whole Casca- ret to cross. bilious. sick. feverish children any time. They are harmless and never gripe or sicken.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Hefzin Thinks Germany Was n isuJormed On Altitude of
 United States GODernment
ews of Alabama Congressman is That This Ma iior's Desire For Peace Was MiscOnstrued in Berlin as Lack of Purpose to Defend Rights
 which Led to TeutOns Going Too Far.
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washin -aH 4.arch lV.-tSpecial) The New Xolk World says that Rep resentative Heflin of Alabama sized up the international situation respecting the attitude of Germany very properly on March |
 On that date Mir. Heflin on the floor of the House declared; T fear that Germany has not understood and ap- preciated our position. fear that she has construed our desire for peace to mean a lack of purpose and determine ton to defend our rights and liber- ties.'
 Expressing today the same thought the World says; Berlin Is badly sur prised to discover Washington has not been bluffing. Germany has been mis- led as to the seriousness of our stand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
A GREAT PICKLE CROP

A great many of the farmers and truck CTS hereabouts hav6 signed contracts re- gently with a representative of the Amer ican Pickle company for a stated num- Der of acres of cucumbers, at so much per 100 The price offered does not seem large, but it is said by those who tried it last year on & limited scale, to bring in more money than any acre of cotton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
TO PREVENT TYPHOID

Dr. Herman E. Hasseltine of the United States public health service. with headquarters in Washington. has spent week or more in Jackson i'm stalling an up-to-date plant for the manufacture of typhoid serum at the offices of the state board of health. He made up about 5000 doses. showed the local physicians how to make II and returned home. This serum will be sent to any reputable physician that applies at actual cost to make. and 1t Is confidently expected that the num- Der of cases of typhoid will be ma terially decreased this year. The board of health was already manufacturing hydrophobia prevontives and has prob- ably saved the lives of hundreds of children during the last two years. The treatment is free and as many as 20 cases of dog bite are often under treatment at one time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
BIG SUITS ARE SETTLED

A few months ago an Illinois Gen. tra1 passenger train struck and de moiished an automobile atAthe Gala tin street crossing in this city. killing the four occupants. all well known and popular travelling men. The families of Herbert Harris and Charlie Saunders, two of the men who lived in Jack son., sued the railroad company for $60,000. basing their claim on tho fact that the train was running through the city faster than six miles per hour, which is the speed limit fixed by law. The cales have both been com promised the railroad agreeing to pay $12.b0o in each case.