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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
INTERESTING SPORT LETTER
GATHERED, IN ALL SPHERES

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-The possibility
that Lee Darcy the Australian middle
weight, and George Carpenter. the
French heavyweight, may met in an
American ring in the near future
makes a comparison of their pugilistic
careers of more than ordinary interest.
Should events so shape themselves that
the French boxer and the fighter from
Down Under" face in the roped arena
Carpenter will have the advantage in
weight, height and reach.
Darcy is strictly middleweight
V lille the Frenchman in 1914 was a
lightweight. The Australian has never
entered the ring over $50 pounds, while
Carpenters fighting weight two years
ago was fully ten to fifteen pounds
above these figures. 1t is reasonable to
assume that he has gained additional
roundage in the period he has served
with the French Array.
There will also be difference of be-
tween four and five inches in the height
OF the two pugilists with the advantage
resting with Carpenter. The physical
Darcy's reach is not quote as great as
that of the French ring idol but so far
as can be judged by results there is
little difference in the hitting powers Of
the two pugilists when allowance is
made for the variance in weight.
So far as the records show but one
pugilist-Jeff Smith-has met both
Darcy and Carpenter. The French box
er in 1918 won a twenty-round decis-
ion from Smith, who weighed 100 lbs,
Some fifteen months later Darcy lost to
Smith in five rounds at Sidney. In a
return match fought few months later
Darcy won on foul in two rounds. II
is doubtful if Smith was a better box
err when he faced Darcy than in his
match with Carpenter.
In a majority of the contests in
which Carpenter has met American
boxers he has given away weight. Jot
| Jeanette who defeated the Frenchmar
IN fifteen rounds, weighed more thar
! 100 lbs. Gunboat Smith from whom
| Carpenter won on a foul in six round:
was over 1876 lbs. Bombardier Wells
twice knocked out by Carpenter, wa
within few pounds of 100 in his TIVE
battles with the French pugilist. Dare
has faced more American ring mel
than Carpenter but has seldom givel
away weight Clabby, McGoorty, Muir
ray, Chip, Smith and George Brown al
scaled 100 lbs. or under, when the,
faced the Australian.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
WANTS TO SELL HIS
BURGLAR-PROOF BULL DOG

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 4.-Pete Makres
wants to sell his burglar-proof bull
dog and use the proceeds to buy a
ticket book to Greece, if the dog will
bring enough in the open market.
Pete had a nice store on Central
avenue and kept the nice bull dog to
guard it from burglars. He was very
proud of the dog. assuring himself that
no thieving hand would ever be laid
upon the goods of his store without be-
ing suddenly and ferociously torn
away in the bull dogs jaws.
But when the burglars came, the
dog contentedly snored underneath a
counter, while they ransacked the
place from beginning to finish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
The complete list is as follows:

Ashburnham Rife Association, Ash
burnham, Mass; Aspinwall Revolver
Club, Aspinwall, Pa: Boston Rifle and
Revolver Club; Chicago Revolver Club;
ems Revolver Club, Rochester, N. Y;
Columbus Revolver Club, Columbus,
o.; Dallas Rifle and Revolver Club.
Dallas, Tex; Manhattan Rife and Re-
volver Association, New York; Mantle
Pistol and Rifle Club, Spokane, Wash. ;
Olympic Club, San Francisco, Cal;
Portland Revolver Club, Portland,
Ore; Providence Revolver Club, ProVi-
dence, R. l.; Rifle and Revolver Club of
New York; Seattle Rifle and Revolver
Association, Seattle, Wash; Spokane
Rifle and Revolver Club. Spokane,
Wash; Springfield Revolver Club,
Springfield, Mass; St Louis Colonial
Revolver Club; Toledo Rifle and Pistol
Club; Quinnipiac Rifle and Revolver
Club, New Haven, Conn; and Youngs-
town Rifle and Revolver Club Youngs-
town, Ohio.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
NEWN4N'S NEWEST BID FOR
FAM RESTS on SLENDER BASE

ATLANTA. Ca, Jan. 4.-The classic
cha Georgia town Of Newman, which
sa>ag e@,saya5 any fame since Eugene
Grace v<ut hole 10 die from the bullet
,..a1a INJECTED by his wife of leopard
Sss fame Is again on the map as the
birthplace x Miss Mary E. Daniel, a
talented and charming girl, who is ap-
FEARING tAis week in vaudeville
ID s&s-e in Atlanta and scoring decid-
ia hlt- Size is the daughter Of former
Ssa.a Senator w. H. Daniel and her
friends from Newman are helping To
I'll The theater at every one of her per
i-Tnances.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
TY COBB SAYS HE WILL PLAY
GREAT BALL DURING SEASON

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 4. - Although
Tyrus Cobb. the peerless Georgia peach
has been playing ball in the American
league ten years. and has set the most
terrific pace as hitter and base
runner that the gone ever knew, he
expects to be just as good next season
as he ever was.
In Atlanta today on his way to LOU
isiana on a hunting trip, Cobb declar-
ed that he has not yet reached his
prime and that he looks forward to
many more seasons that will be just
as Good as his best season in previous
years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
SEABRO0K TO BEGIN "CASHING
IN" on EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 4.-Bill Sea-
brook, of Atlanta former newspaper
man, who drove an American ambu-
lance for six months ON the Verdun
firing line, has written the story of his
at the front in newspaper
serial form. The articles will begin
to appear in the Sunday edition of an
Atlanta paper, January 14th, and in
few other large dailies of the South
east on the same date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
INVESTIGATING THE NEWS
PRINT PAPER SITUATION

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 4.-For the
purpose Of investigating the news
print paper situation, which has be-
come acute with him as with thousands
@ other editors and publishers, G. P.
Browne. publisher of the ally Mail of
anderson, S. c.. was in the city yester-
day, comforting with paper dealers and
others.
ur Browne. whose paper is one Of
the leading dailies of the Palmetto
tie, with large circulation and a
s. ide influence in public affairs, de-
clared that the newsprint problem with
him, as with practically all other
publishers. is the most acute in his
papers history.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
REV. FIR. EMMETT WALSH TO
BE PARISH PRIEST AT ALBANY

ALBANY, Ga, Jan. 4.-Rev. T. A.
Foley, of the Cathedral. Savannah is
in Albany in charge of the affairs of
st. Teresa's Catholic church here. Rev.
Emmett Walsh, who will be parish
pritst here, is expected to arrive Sat
urday, and with him, it is expected,
will come Rev. FIR Leo keenan,, of st.
Josephs Seminary, Yonkers, n. Y, who
will be his assistant. Father Reich
and Father keenan,, who have been in
Albany a number of years, have left
the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04
S12 PEOPLE KILLED
IN CHICAGO N 1918

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-There were 81
homicides and 592 suicides recordei
here during 1916, according to the cor
oner's report made public this nlorH-
ing. The figures cover all Of Coos
county, including a small area OUTSIDE
of the city of Chicago.
OF deaths resulting from other glaa
disease or natural causes" nine run
dred and twenty-nine resulted from
street car, automobile, train and oiaeT
accidents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

The schedule for the Stanford Uni
versity baseball team which will tour
the East next spring is rapidly being
completed. The Californian colegians
will meet Swathmore on Memorial day,
May 80, and the following afternoon
play Princeton at Princeton. Renssel-
aer will be faced at Troy several days
earlier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-04

Twenty-one teams are competing in
the annual inter-city tournament of
the United States Revolver Association.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01

lahsioned little girl who used to wear pompadour comb that ran from ear to ear?
 When there are three or four growing boys in the house Mother never has to throw food away be- cause it has spoiled.
 The fact that you have rich rel atiyes won't get you much. They are usually so healthy that you might as well start in and go to work for what you want.
 Whaddy we gonna call those suns who get elected to Congress? .s she to be a 'CongTesswoman, a Congrcssmadam, a Congrcsslady, a Congressine or a Congressette?
 Another man who isn't going to fly very high when he dies is the lad who keeps his Conscience in moth balls all week and takes it out only on Sunday.
 A single girl has to gigglc all the time in order to show the young men how good-natured she is. But after she gets married she laughs only when she feels like 1t.
 Another Fairy Tale: Once upon . time there was a woman on a party line who never listened in,
 The Midnight Oil' that is burn 2d nowadays is usually gasoline,
 Always try to remember that the man who gets a salary of $1O,- poo a year gets $2,O0O for his work and $S,OOO for what he knows.
 A whole lot more wives would have sleeping porchcs only they Ire afraid that the neighbors would hear them snoring.
 It is a mean thing to say. But 1t is a fact that the best way to get llong with your friends and retain heir friendship is not to see too much of them.
 The reason why a Mother can translate what the Baby is trying to say is because the Baby isn't.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01

governments holdings. The treatment of questions Of Church and State will apparently result in the talk ing over of tho Church property in Mexico by the Ma ton Religious bodies will no longer be permitted to hold title to lands
 UnQuestonably some of these provisions hold the seeds of future trouble The prohibition of alien land holding will put sudden end to Mexican development as the mere passage of Constitution will not con fer wealth and enterprise the Mexican people and without money and initiative much of Mexico's re- sources will remain undeveloped for generations The treatment of the Church is also likely to cause dis cord and possible royolts against the Carranza gov ernment, for the Clerical party, while by no means in a strong position, is powerful enough to cause un rest and possible series of revolutionary attempts
 On the other hand, it the great land hold jrrs and the abuses of concessions and monopoles that led to the years of unrest in Mexico The Car ranza Constitution promises to give relief from these conditions
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
WHAT MIGHT OCCU :

If the United States and Germany should actually come to blows over the differences that concern them al the present time might result this countrys joining the Allies in their war with the TeutOus. The present situation in Europe is more nearly analo- sous to that which obtained during the Napoleonc era than any other period. Then practically all of Europe united against France Italy Austria, Great Britain Prussia and the other German States, Russia Spain and other countries fought at different times during the quarter of century that preceded Waterloo against the French and Napoleon In the course Of the warfare the rights Of Americans were iniringed upon by both sides The United States first fought France-thOugh there was no formal decara. ton Of war-and later we engaged Great Britain yet this country took part in the European questions involved and aided European country, except incl dentay. in it's against another European country Such a condition might arise again.
 It is at all unlikely that American activities in the event of further German infringement upon American rights would be confined to protecting Americans. This could be done by making war upon the active German submarines by armng our mer- chant marine and sending the ships of our navy against the offenders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
MEXICO FOR arExIcANs

Dgests Of the Mexican constitution, signed a. Queretaro by President Carranza indicate that this organic law of Mexico must be classified as radical. revolutionary. document. It contains a large number Of provisions that have been urged for years by American radical thinkers.
 In view of the labor problems confronting this country. the Mexican provisions these mat ters of more than usual interest. These are stringent even radical providing for an eighthour day; for six working days a week and for not more than seven hours work night. The Constitution gees much farther in dealing with labor, as it will enforce proftsharing. compulsory arbitration of all labor troubles and will aid the laborer by the estab fishing of Federal free employment bureaus Mexi- cans are to be given preference in obtaining employ ment
 It is aimed to make Mexico land for the MeXi- cans The alien who comes to Mexico and wishes to own land must become a citizen of that country All natural resources the of many of Mexco's troubles are claimed the property of the Govern men Mexicos whole body of land laws will be strin gent The large estates are to be broken into small tracts and tribal and communal areas returned to the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
SEEDS FOR THE SETTLERS

Anchorage Times)
 The Times is officially advised that M' U. ouou rrass representative of the agricultural experiment stations in Alaska stationed at Kodiak, will send Se5uS to the settlers of Nlatanuska valley and the COOK m let country generally, if they will advise him. oy IG fer as o what kind of seeds they desire IheSe SeSu are the best obtanable for use in Alaska m Ina tbpy are acclmated Experience has taught that Iu, hest results cannot be achieved by the employment seeds from semiropical regions like California, ahC hence the settlers will find 1t to their distinct adVant age to use the seeds that will be gladly torwarueu U them by the first steamer in the spring, by Mr. Shou grass. , .r, general direction of Prof C. c. Georgeson have peer doing good work in aiding the settlers in the Ierr tcrv in making practical tests as to the herD an' root crops that are best adapted to the soil ana u the climatic conditions. The settlers in the west mac no such governmental assistance. They had Jo ga, their knowledge by their experience and YaIuaO time was lost by experimentation In Alaska, the gov ernment is taking the initiative in determining tn products of the soil best adapted to the country " will be to the advantage of the settlers to use th seeds that may be had for the asking Just drop ( line 10 Mr. M D. Snolgrass, at Kodiak, Alaska tei!ln him your wants, and the seeds will reach you II time for the planting season. 2,
 And while we are the subject ot farmers r might be well for some Of our settlers to earn 2 premium price by raising a quantity Of large meaN potatoes for the Northern Pacific Railway Company
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY OFFER

The Information brought to the people of Juneau by Mayer Stewart that this city could have an O. propriaton Of $2OOOO from the Carnegie library rint for=the purpose of erecting library building here if the city would provide the site and guarantee S2,0OO year for maintenance is worthy of consider. ation. The is sufficient to erect building tha; would answer the needs of this community for i. brary for good many years and the guarantee askcc for maintenance is less than the city is expending tor library purposes now. The outlay for the city would be the cost Of a site.
 Juneau will probably never again be without a public library. She should not be. Therefore the permanent housing Of The library is matter that is worthy Of attention. and particularly so when is possible tC set S2oOOO for the erection of suitable building
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01

The only argument that the Dispatch seems able ,, develop in favor of John Reck for Representative is that he is a member of political party that op poses an administration that has done more for Alas ka than all other administrations combined and that fearlessly and finely maintaining the honor and dg py of the United States in accordance with the very highest American naatons during the most trying international conditions that have obtained m the world since the fall of Napoleon
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
WILL GO TO ASIA MINOR.

NEW YORK, March IA medi- cal unit consisting of ten physi- cians and ten nurses will be sent to Asia Minor to combat the edi- denies which are causing many deaths there, it was announced here. The expedition will be headed by Hadassah, an organization of Jew ish women with branches all over the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
GRIGSBYS OPINION

Attorney General Grigsby's opinion will stand or fall on it's merit and on what is spitetully said by those who are dispeased with it's conclusions It is either good law or it is not. it be read. con. sidered and answered, or let it stand. Those who cannot meet it should mould their hoosh"
 As far as results are concerned the opinion up- holds the validity Of the Australian ballot law, law designed to keep bribery and intimidation and other fraud out of the ballot box It lays foundation for an honest election law in Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
SELF GOVERNMENT NEEDED
Valdez AIinerO

(NadeZ Mner.)
 The news that the appropriation for Alaska road and trails has killed in the House will be haF' blow to the Territory. and further emphasizes ou need OE setgOvernmeut It is impossible for the an tiguated fossilzcd politicians of the East to reali2 the needs of this region in regard to roads trails lighthouses schools etc, and the Territory can neYe secure what it desires until t takes its pocketOooI away frCm Congress and places it back in its owi custody The Territory has directly furnished thl United States government with millions Of dollars 1T taxes and moneys derived from licenses fines. an' fees and is denied a tthe of it's product to buif thoroughrares badly needed It has been taxed To years without representation, and has been forced u accept whatever Congress chooses 10 give 1t in return While hundreds of millions of dollars are being spen for preparedness and other ways designed to i'll th' cOfers of the eastern manufacturers, Alaska must re tard development hobble roads and trails uni for travel large part of the year and skimp every possible manner keep the elements from de stroying the roads and trails it already has. Wit good roads the advancement of this district would o rapid. Hundreds of paying prospects, are lying unde velOpcd on account of lack Of transportation taci ties. Thousands of people are forced to pay eNh1rD tant prices for necessities because the cost or trans portaton is excessive account of no trails. Con gress never has realized the needs of this vast em pire: Congress will never realize the conditions whic exist here and Alaska's only salvation seems to h6 in the hope that some day can pry loose Iron these ignoramuses and establish a government b! AlaskanS for Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
ALASKA ENGINEERS FOR THE WAR
lNenann Nnwsl

The enthusiastic report given Commissioner Thos Riggs, Jr, in his efforts organize company engineers for service in the States if needed reflec much credit on the citizens of Nenana. practically al O, whom have sguiried their willingness to join tho colOrs. should the need arise Of those who have signed the roster Of the proposed company all will Dc required to make sacrifices should they be called from Alaska and the fact that they have prOfferes their services in advance of call for volunteers will bring Alaska and particularly Nenana, tO the fore throughout the entire country Ours is the first town in the North 10 take such action, and it is idC boast to predict that the who go from here wil continue attract favorable attention for 1t is doubt fu if there is another section of the United States which raise force of volunteers better qualified to serve Uncle Sam than those who will go from Nenana
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
HUNGRY CREEKS RIOT
 AND LOOT FOOD SHOPS

LONDON, March 1.-An Athens lispatch to Reuters says that food riots among workmen at Piraeus have led to the closing of all shops md the custom house.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
Ynn Win nnstvl

Luke McLuke who speaks with authority, says that a man breathcs 10000 quarts of air a day. But we suppose that the fellow who eats onions brcathes, outward at least 12,5OO quarts. - Wilmington, O., NeMSl
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
KEYS ARE STOLEN.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, March 1. - Guards were stationed about the corridors of the Federal Building
 here today following discoverey that a key ring with keys to all of the important offices, including the department of justice, had been stol- on
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

The Empire Printing Company's Job Printing Department is better equipped for fine commercial and so- ciety printing than any printing office 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. If
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
THAT H8FUL BOY! GA "Figurative" Rhyme.)
 est. Nicholas,)

1 fSful day a boy went 4th;
 His dog went 2, fun; The dog 4staller a 1ton cat,
 Which 4thwith tried run, That poor at1ouSed cat
 Dashed strSway Q fence, And sound of 3fold rage and hS Now emanSed thence. This chance can't add miss, q The boy did speculS 4thwith he threw 1 stone, which
 puss
 Avoided all ? IS. But some now his surprise At Ice in view appears, And chides in 4ceful tones be9 That boy of 1Oder years. 'At1Od 9 me-" his teacher says, "Why, I'm disconsolt! I'll 4Ofy your 10der mind.
 With 4ti2de, not hS." But quite in4mally the boy
 Calls to his ca9creature, And pointing 4th his one in10t, He him on the teacher!
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
Wifi
Wufl A fresh young man Is Henry Halt, And yet he can Not earn his salt.
Them There Wimmin ]

What would you do, honey, if you were left widower?" asked Mrs. Ncwlywcd
 "The same as you would do fl you were left widow" replied Mir. Newlywed.
 Boo, hoow bawled Mrs Newly wed. "Bcfore we were married you told me that you would never care for any other woman"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
Ts That SnI

Bruce Reynolds says he'd enlist )nly he's too fat to fit in a trench. He says he's been eating too much soldier food And what is soldier food? Why, the kind that goes to the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01

Tungsten minerals were produced in the United States in the first half of 1916 to the value of $9112 900. Of this 1495 tons Cerbere, all of which came from Colorado, and valued at $3,590,O0O 14Oi tons was scheelite having a value of $4,322OOO; POI tons of wOlframite sold for $6l30OO and 1S5 tons of hubemite for $5S7OOO-(Mining and Scientific Press)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01

The Colonel announces that he has changed his mind about spending the winter in the FIJI lsIanas and that he will spend it in Jamaica While we "OuIu nrofor tbc former for The Colonel, we will try 10 be contentel if he will only hurry along.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
Gosh !

We have place for almost every body in the Club. But where the lick are we gonna put Felix Xer- xes GybaX, of the U. S. Navy?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01

TWO IN ONE - The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES lads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-03-01
FLASHLIGHTS.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free PrCss.)
 Wed think more of money if it couldn't be acquired dishonestly.
 Marriage doesn't necessarily in- ,reasc the number of a mans faults, it just opens her eyes to them.
 It takes all sorts of men to make up a world, including those who ike to attend afternoon receptions. Our personal opinion is that bridge whist is interesting only when there's nothing else that is interesting to do.