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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
ANOTHER TAKU EXCURSION

Leaving Juneau on Lone Fisher man at a. m. Sunday, calling at Douglas, Treadwell and Thane. Pas sengers will have an opportunity to see the Taku glacier at close range after which they will be transferred to the river boat Cassiar and proceed to Boundary picnic grounds where coffee will be served. Passengers bring lunch.
 Fare $500. Make reservations at Winter & Pond stores. Cannot take children on this trip. 2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
Dope for the Byplay Minstrels.

What IS the difference between hunter shooting swallows and a horse eating tender grass?
 One shoots the swallows and the other swallows the shoots.
 What is the difference between switchman on a rainy day and man walking along a beach?
 One is sanding the track and the oth- CT is tracking the sand.
 What Is the difference between a bal loon and a butcher selling meat?
 One sails away and the other weighs a sale
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
M'GRAW FINE WARNING AND A PRECEDENT.

In fining John J. McGraw an ad- ditional 5000 for allowing an at tack on President John K. Tener to be printed as coming from him. the National League set a prece- dent here that it will find to be extremely helpful to 1t in the fu- ture. By showing backbone and desire to begin quashing all at tacks on administration of the league the directors will find it
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
CHAMP FAILS TO BREAK RECORD.

George Goulding, the worlds champion walker, failed in an at tempt to break his own record for the two miles of 13 minutes, 26 4-5 seconds at Toronto on last Saturday afternoon. He proved, however, that while his pace had fallen off, there was no other man in Canada to come near him. Starting from scratch, he beat the entire field against him in IA minutes 23 2-5 seconds
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

of democracy greater less than that which the American people have taken to themselves by their own laws All that is demanded is that when peace is made it must be made with representatives of the German people, and that the promises made must be their promises given under circumstances such that they will have power to keep them. Aside from that the German people may agree among them selves that the Kaiser's word is law
 But it part of the purpose to the Chi cago pacfists represent character of the Amer ican government it is, and it not their pur pose to represent the words and intentions of the President truhfully.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
Serial O294g
Phone 419, Next to Postofice
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
 Juneau Alaska July 31 1917

UNITED STATES LAND OFFlCE
 Juneau, Alaska, July 31, 1917. Notice is hereby given that Alfred Edward Maltby, citizen of the United States, whose Post Office ad- dress is Juneau, Alaska, has made application under the provisions of Sections 2305-2306, R. S., as as signee of Martha E. Goad, widow of Charles Pinckney Goad, to make en- try of the land described in U. s. Survey No. 1910, to-wit:
 Beginning at meander corner No. l on line of ordinary high
 water of Gastineau Channel;
 thence E. $40 chains to corner No. 2; thence s. 14.51 chains to corner No. 8; thence w. 1.03 chains to corner No. 4; thence by meanders along the line of ordinary high water of Cas- tineau Channel
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

Mitchell held St. Louis to five hits while his teammates drove two pitchers from the box last Monday. When St. Louis went to bat in the ninth inning of the first game the players were presented with $500 cheque, presented by the American League to the team winning the army drill competition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
SCOTT JOINS ARMY.

Jim Scott has forfeited a possi- ble show in the worlds series plum der to be general or something. The former White Sox pitcher is en route to San Francisco to report at the officers reserve training camp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
PADDOCK AND CUTLER MATCHED IN CHICAGO.

Earl Caddock, the heavyweight wrestling champion. and Charley Cutler of Chicago have been match ed for the title and side bet of $5OO0. They will meet Thanksgiv- ing Day probably in the Coliseum at Chicago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
Yes, But Whadda Va Mean?

We here wish to thank the kind neighbors and friends who in any way assisted us in the death of Miss Lillian Brantley. MT. and Mrs. B. B. Brantley. Charles Brantiey. T. C. Granker.-Lin- ton, Ind, Citizen.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

to corner No. I; the place of beginning.
 Containing an area of 5.66 acres.
 From corner No. 1: U. s. l.. M. No. PA bears N. 31' 43' 30" w. 5.02 chains distant.
 U. s. l.. M. No. PA to which this survey is tied is a large boulder marked U. S. l.. M. No. PA, situate at high water mark on Gastineau Channel about AZ miles NV. of the town of Juneau in latitude 58' 20 30" N. longitude 134s 2s' 15" w. Mag. Var. 31' 20' B.
 c. B. WALKER, Register. First publication Aug. 2. 1911 Last publication Oct. 2. 1917.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
Mean Brute!

"Anvway. women do not chase men like men chase women,'' said Mrs Gabb. "A woman never proposes to a man. She doesn't have to-
 "Of course she doesn't.' agreed MT Gabb There's sucker born every minute"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
No Joke.

Let others work out their own ends,
 Remember this" said Price; "A man can lose lot of friends
 By handing them advice"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
Oh. Joy!

Before the weather gets :oo cool for that sort of thing, we are going down to Austin Springs Tenn, and see Mrs. Wade Brooks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
Gee and We Missed It!

The afternoon was spent in initiating the bride and other games of amuse- ment-( Milford, Ill.,. Herald.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
Gosh !!

Maybe you knew, or didn't you, that Ben Clock is the timekeeper at Camp Sherman. Chilicothe, Ohio?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

When the Presidents reply is finally allowed leak through the censors the German public an Associated Press correspondent Why when" What is there to the assumption that the German going depart from their past policy and allow the Presidents reply to leak through to the public?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

It is proposed that the mikmaid be revived American institution relieve the shortage of farm labor. Let We remember her in sew eral comic operas but has she been seen on the farm?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

The anti-draft forces in Canada showing fight. It would be becoming if they waited until they got to France Then they could light as hard they like without any objection west of the Atlantic
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

It is a mistake to say that the Germans haven't whipped anybody for long time. They are whip ping Russians almost daily-or would whip them if they could catch them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
Names Is Names.

MT. Earnest Jane lives at Sidonia. Tennessee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
BITS OF BY- PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.
A Freak.

Smith is a queer fellow" remarked Jones.
 That so?" inquired Brown
 "Yes," replied Jones. He thinks as much of his family as he does Of his political party"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
National League.

At St. Louis 1. Pittsburg 2. At Boston 7-1, Pittsburg 0-2. At Philadelphia 1-3, Brooklyn O-f.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14
Oar Daily Special.

The Only Sure Thing Is the Thing That Happened Yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

The American Bar Association bars disloyaty
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

old papers for saIe at The Empire sGlce. Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

At New York 13, Boston z. At Washington 2, Philadelphia
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

Nothing however, prevent any amount of speculation upon the effect of the fall of Riga.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

. NO pit remains for the wheat specualtors except
 the Dottemless one-(New York Sum-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-14

 EMPIRES SPORTING COLUMN General Items of All Kinds-Ring, Mat, Baseball
 and Other Sports
Big League Games
American League
Established 1891

SCORES, THURSDAY, SEPT. 18th.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16
SOUTHERN PACIFIC

from San Francisco
No. SO arrives Ell Centre at 1920
m.
No. 36 arrives Ell Centre at 5:35
n.
70 San Francisco
No. 35 arrives El Centre at $40
m.
No. 81 arrives Ell Centro at 1920
p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16
FOR EXCHANGE-REAL ESTATE.
p NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

DNput VA tuC AhtSAA
u. S. LAND OFFICE at Ell Centre,
California, Dec. 20, 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Roland
E. Mills, of Boulevard, CAL, who, on
Nov. 1S, 1918. made Homestead Entry
No. L. A. O2O741, E. c. O173O, for the
VIZ of NWA, Section 4. and NEA
of SEA and SEA of NEA of Section
5, Township 18 South, Range 7 East,
San Bernardino meridian, has filed no.
tice of intention to make three-year
final proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before the u.
S. Commissioner (Charles E. Burch).
at San Diego, CAL, on the 22nd day
of January, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ray
NJ. Scott, of San Diego, Cal. Fred
Jewell Of San Diego, Cal; George )
Tombleson, of Boulevard, Cal. and
Jessie Garner, Of Boulevard. Cal.
Non-coal +. Z. FAkR,
No Withdrawals Register.
2-2O-16to1-2O-17
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16
WANTED-LIVE STOCK
LOST. sTRAYED OR STOLEN

LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN--One
bay saddle pony, 6 years old;
reached name, tail docksd. saddle
mark on right side. Reward. H..
G. Rinkleib, south of Writings
Crossing. l-zU
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

.OST-New black overcoac, initiated
"a. E." Return to Press office.
Bunch keys in pocket.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

FOR RENT-Examine and submit Of
fer: 145 acres under Canal No. 5;
Lot "a, Section 16; SEA Of Sc a.,
Section II; NEA of NE u, Section
20; Lot II, Section 21, T. IA S., R..
16 E., S. B. M. Address Charles
Kerr, 1648 West Twelfth St., Los
Angeles. 1-2O
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

There are many people who need
glasses, but who do not realize it. Dr..
Hutchison, Valley Optician, makes
careful examination of the eyes and
has the glasses made to suit eacn
eve. See him at Denver Rooms to-
morrow and at Holtville on Fri
day. lilo
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Woman to take care of =
small children part of day. Mrs.
Harry w. Krotz, 1902 Brighton
st. lo-lo
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

FOR RENT-80 acres good cotton
land near Brawley, or will sell cheap
on small payment down and bal
ance long time. Address q. A. Al
len, Oregon Hotel. LII
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

LEARN actual auto repairing, book
keeping, shorthand, radio, engineer
ing. Y. M. C. A., Los Angeles. Cat
alogs free. l-ol
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

FOR RENT-For cotton or market
farden, 20 acres alfalfa near He
ber; small house, barn. Cash or
share, A. G. Young, Heber. 1-16
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16
Efficient-- --Press Want Ads Try One Today
HOLTON INTER-URBAN
RAILWAY COMPANY

EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1.
1915.
Eel Centre TO Briee, MelOIand and Holt
Vile.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE


FOR SAIE-Incoms property rented
at $4,000 per year. Price $4,000.
Terms.
80 acres, 40 acres alfalfa, 40
acres corn; soft soil; price $500.
Terms.
See Nuffer Land Co., SOB Main
St., Ell Centre, Calf. tt
FOR SALE-40 acres in alfalfa at
$135; Heber.
80 acres in alfalfa, with good
house, $125.
20 acres alfalfa and 800 chickens
with it. Extra good.
Terms on either piece.
EDGAR BROS. REALTY co. If
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

NANTED-Clean cotton rags at The
Press office.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

TURKEYS WANTED-We pay the
highest price for your turkeys and
other poultry. We call for them
right at your place. Drop US
postal. Pacific Poultry Co., Los
Angeles. Local address, P. 0. Box
254, Imperial. 1-l5
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

DEAD AND LIVE animals called for
anywhere in Imperial Valley free.
Long distance calls paid for. Phone
63F1s or 1923 Brawley. Roy Mitch
ell. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-16

WANTED--Dead cattle and horses
removed free Of charge. Call imme-
diately. 57F5, Brawley. tt
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
RAINEY ASKSPROBE
OF MASTER BAKERS
Desires That Millionaire Chi
cago Baker Be Subpoenaed
to Testify.

Directing attention to the announce
ment at the convention OF master
bakers in Salt Lake City last August,
that a nationwide move would be in
augurated ''to educate the public to
a ten-cent loaf" Congressman Henry
T. Rainey, of Illinois. in a letter sent
today to the Federal Trade Commits
sion and the Department of Agricul-
ture, suggests that officers of the
National Master Bakers Association
be called to testify in the high cost
of living probe ordered by President
Wilson.
Congressman Rainey. suggests also
that Paul Schulze. millionaire baker
of Chicago, be asked to tell the in
vestigators what he Snows about the
present high cost OF flour, and that
John Lind, of Minneapolis. attorney
for the wheat miIIers, be called.
81 suggest calling these men be-
cause at the convention OF the mas
ter bakers in Salt Lake City last
August, announcement was made
that a nationwide move would be in
augurated at once, both by advertis-
ing and publicity to educate the pub
lie to a ten-cent Loaf" Mr.. Rainey
states.
"The association is fighting the
bill now in the Ways and Means
Committee of the House, seeking to
repeal the tax on mixed fleur-corn
starch or corn-flour and wheat-fiour.
"If a concentrated action of this
kind involving an increase in price
of a necessary of life is not subject
matter. for a Federal investigation
along the lines mapped out by Pres
ident Wilson. / do not know what
is" concluded Congressman Rainey.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
UNIVERSAL TRAINING
BILL is IN DEMAND.
Supply of Printed Copies Is
Exhausted BY Number
of Requests.

Senator Chsmberlin's universal train.
ing bill, which was reported to the
Senate favorably Saturday, is attract
ing wide notice. Senators and House
members have eagerly sought copies
of the bill. Demand from outside for
copies is heavy and at Offices OF the
Senate Military Committee the supply
was exhausted, though more are
printed.
Friends and opponents OF universal
training are studying the bill closely
Unless the war crisis gets more acute,
there Is no likelihood of passing. 1t
this session. II 1t does become more
acute. and IL the Administration sup
ports universal training, 1t will stand
excellent show of passing.
In recent months, the number of
converts to universal training in Con-
gress has grown greatly. Many SEN
ators and House members have been
disappointed with the results of the
volunteer system, both as exemplIfied
in the national guard, and in the fail
to get regular army recruits.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
ITEMS OF INTEREST
In AND ABOUT TOWN
Happenings of the Day In
Various Parts of the
Nations Capital.

A tail, sun-bronzed khaki-clad artil-
leryman stepped on the scales at
Fort Myer this morning, and while
the manipulation took his weight,
surgeon thumped his chest, punched
his side, and examined his joints,
while a clerk stood by making notes
OF what these discovered.
1t was the first step taken in mus
tering out Battery B, the District Ma
tional Guard organization just back
from several months stay on the
border.
The mastering out ceremonies will
continue until the last man is exam
ined, and the last bit of Government
property returned to the officer in
charge, and signed for. This prob
ably will be concluded by Friday
night.
Battery B is quartered at Fort
Myer, while these formalities are
being gone through with.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
PenfeId Medal Contest.

Students of the postgraduate class
of Georgetown University Law School
are to contend for the 'Penfield medal
this year by writing an essay on THE
Principles of International Law Gov
erning the Conduct OF Submarine
Warfare
The William L. Penfield medal was
established by Walter S. Penfield, of
the District of Columbia bar, and an
international lawyer of note, in men,
ory Of his father William L. Pen
field, who was for a number of years
before his death professor OF inter
national law at Georgetown. 1t is
offered yearly for the best essay sub
m:tted on some topic of international
law. The topic is chosen by Mr.. Pen
field
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
Wins Fencing Trophy.

The Jusserand fencing trophy was
won by A. f. Ssuer, of the Illinois
Athletic Club. at the tournament held
Saturday night at the Riding and
Hunt Club of Washington. The
bronze figure will become the property
of DIR. S. d. Breckenridge next year.
since he. has already won two COM
petitions for the prize and finished
second to Sauer last night.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
To Dedicate Normal school.

Dedication exercises of the Minor
Normal School will be held this eve
ming at o'clock. The building will
be presented on behalf of the District
Commissioners by Commissioner Louis
Brownlow, and will be accepted by
the Rev. DR.. John Vain Schaick, presi-
dent Of the Board of Education.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
BOY Scout Services.

About seventy-hve Boy Scouts were
in attendance at the night services
at the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church last evening to hear DR.. Vim
cent speak on the work and ideals
of the Scouts. Troops 80, 81, so, 30,
10, 20, and 80 were represented.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
FALLS THROUGH ICE.

Skating near the Three Sisters in
the Upper Potomac yesterday after.
noon, Reginald Rutherford, thirty
years old. of the Washington Canoe
Club, went throug into the chilly
water.
He was pulled out by fellow mem
Der OF the club none the worse for
his cold dip, and skated back to the
clubhouse,
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
New Coast Defense Company.

The second coast defense company
in the District is to be organized by
Capt. William a. Pennoyer, formerly
of Company d, First infantry, n. G.
j. c. Authorization for the organiza-
tion of this company was granted q
short time ago by the adjutant gem
eral Of the District National Guard.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
MouId Assist Red Cre...

The District division, United
Daughters of the Confederacy met
this morning at, 1906 Twentieth
street northwest. Plans were made
whereby the organization will CO.
operate with the American Red Cross
in the event OF war.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12

DR.. Arthur Cary Fleshman. of New
York, Iecturers traveller. educator, and
author. will lecture at tie Young
Mems Christian Association. tonight at
s:15 o'clock on ~Glimpses of Greece
and Grecian People"
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
To Dfscuss Utilities.

Replies OF the Public Utilities Com
mission in relation to gas pressure
and telephone rates will be the sub
jects of discussion at the meeting OF
the Northeast Washington Citizens
Association at Northeast Temple,
Twelfth and H streets northeast, to-
night.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
MId.Year Commencement,

Plans for mid-year baccalaureate
exercises will be discussed at a meet
ing of George Washington University
at the administration building, 2023
G street, tonight. The exercises will
be held in New York Avenue Presby-
terian Church next Sunday afternoon
at O'clock
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
win siEnalinE csnte.t.

Representatives OF the Washing
ton Boy Scouts defeated team from
the Baltimore Boy Scouts at Balti-
more Saturday night in "a signaling
contest. The Washington boys had
a margin OF 16 seconds over their
opponents. The occasion was a giant
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
To Address Single Takers.

Congressman David ]. Lewis, author
of the bill for the Federal ownership
Of telephones in the District, will
speak before the Single Tax Associa-
tion in the study room of the Public
Library, Wednesday night at 8
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
Hame Clus rIeetInE.

= meeting of the lone Club OF the
Interior Department will be held at
club house. IA Jackson place, tonight
at o'clock. "a Glimpse of Dixie In
Antebellum Days" will be the topic
of discussion.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12

Wesley N. Jones of Washington, Sec
retary of the Navy Daniels, Bishop
Earl Cranston, Harvey B. Otterman,
Page Nick Etchison. Mrs. Mary c.
Stevens, the Rev. J. R. Edwards and
Harvey B. Otterman.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
E9wOrth League Drama.

The District Epworth League of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and Ep-
worth League Union of the NJ. E.
Church South, will hold their annual
banquet at the Wallis Cafe tonight.
Among the speakers will be Senator
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
At University Club.

John G. Capers will address
meeting OF the Society of Medical
Jurisprudence at. the University Club
this evening at o'clock. The Fed
eral narcotic law and proposed
amendments thereto will be discuss
ed
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
SPECIAL FARES TO MARDI GRAs
RallimoEe and AhIn R.II.asA

Tickets on sale to Mobile. New Or
leans; and Pensacola: February 10 to
Washington 12:4S midnight daily via
Cincinnati. Louisville. and Illinois
central Make reservations at Ticket
offices. New York Ave. and 18th ST.
6l9 Pa. Ave. or Union Station.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
To Discuss washington.

"The City of Washington" will be
the topic of a lecture to be given by
Colonel Harts this evening at the
meeting of the New Hampshire State
Association in the Public Library.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
Call Vermont Meeting.

The Vermont State Association will
hold a meeting at the Washington
Club this evening at s o'clock. Rev.
DR.. S. H. Greene will speak on the
strength From the Hills"
The Washington times., 1917-02-12

rally of all the Baltimore scouts, at
tended by more than 5000 people. ..
The Washington boys who COM
peted were Alan Virts and Robert
Daley, of Troop 81.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
Park Lane CItIlen. to Me.t.

The Park Lane Aurora Heights
Citizens Association will hold a meet
ing this evening. Congressman c. c.
Carlin of Virginia will speak on
"Civic Improvements"
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
J. l.. MeBrIen to Speak.

J. L. McBrien, school extension
specialist, Bureau of Education. will
address a meeting Of the Parent ana
Teachers Association of Gage School
this evening at 1:45.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12

| Swift q Co.'S sales Of beef IN washinRton
d. c.. for the week ending Feb. 10, averaged
as follows: Domestic beef. D.23 cents per
pound.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-02-12
LOCAL MENTION.

Table d'Hote Dinner, 75c.
Music and Dancing Every Evening.
$50 to s o'clock.
Sterling Hotel. 18th and Z SITS. y. W,
Valentines, hearts. Gould, $50 9th 81,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-01
HALL 0WE'EN SPIRITS ABROAD LAST NIGHT
 WITH A VENGEANCE
Sink Launch at Anchor, Hurl WOodShedS Down Hill and
 Rave in Approved Style

'Ghaists and Witches" were abroad last night, aided by the evil spirits of both wind and water and managed to do about all the damage and more than the usual small boy" Halloween rampage. Houses all over the city shook and groaned on their founda- tons. small launches were sunk at anchor at docks and wood sheds were blown to pieces from their foundations and rolled down canyons in approved ghostly style, just as tho all the wit ches and evil spirits were suddenly let loose to do all the mischief possi- bleinstead of peacably "dancin" on the Graveyard Green" as respecta ble old fashioned spirits are supposed to do The wind and rain, which came down in torrents, aided in the work of destruction and the storm did not abate till late this morning.