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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-07
100 REPRESENTATIVES.

/ st. Paul. l.arch 6.--Under the pro.
vision Of a proposed constitutional
amendment. passed by the senate to-
day. the membership OF the Mlnn4sota
|senate wotla bc hmited to 50 and the
house t0sl63 ne,nbers. /, The bill u one
l6t hid Ipsca lled ef fkiciency ana economy
measured. isA
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-07
YANKEES DRILLING.

Macon. Ga. March 6.-The New York
Americans had their first training un-
der regular army officer today. Ser
geant Gibson or the Macon recruiting
station put - hall. players and eight
sport writer's through the first drill.
Captain T. L. Huston. part owner OF
the Yankees and a retired army officer.
drilled with the men. W.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-07

Enigafia is believeds to be in COM
pIcte accord with the military strat.
egy OF the central empires. and pur-
poses to remain comparatively inactive
In the Balkans until the allies make a
move. confident thnt what occurred
last summer. when q large percent
age OF the allied troops were removed
on account or sickness, will be re.
peated this year. and that tho allies.
including Russia, will redlize shortly
the practical impossibility OF pene.
tratins the Austro German Bulgarian.
Turkish Tines and of pressing on to
capture Of Constantinople.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
CARNEGIE AT EIGHTY-TWO
(DaYtOn NeWSl


 Andrew Carnegie is eighttwo years old, and he he expects live at least eighteen longer back and takes keen interest in the world and it's affairs. "A mans birthday when he is eighty-two doesn't count" MT Carnegie. Its when he's eighty sixty-five that matters
 No, it is when is forty that matters. It is at forty that is supposed to have reached the turning point in his life At forty according to the general way of looking at it, he has arrived at the top of the hill. His journey the side of youth and hope and ambition is finished and he begins his downward trip toward the valley of shadows the other side That is the odfashioned idea, and has been accented generally that rule ap- proach forty with anticipatons that far from being agreeable. It is unfortunate that this is One of the worst enemies of mankind the gray beard of long ago who inaugurated the custom of measuring mans age by the number of his years Never was greater fallacy put forth accepted You might well say that because weighs 200 pounds he must be healthier than another who weighs ITO pounds, it would be just logical and just as true to that flimsily constructed building which is twenty years old will last longer that wellbuit structure that has stood for thirty years
 People are beginning to learn that it is not nee. essary to be old at fifty sixty three and ten The theory that "a is as old as his arteries" is accepted by thinkers logical insurance companies will base expectancy of life, upon the number of years has lived, but upon the condition of the elements of which he is com posed.
 Forty is not the turning point for all men. It should not be the turning point for any He who loses hope at forty and begins deteriorate at that point in his existance shames himself. The who lives right, who has the courage and the ambition to develop his full usefulness and to be in all respects real man, ought still to be the side at sixty Laziness, lack of pride, dissoute habits and pessimism bring decrepitude. The to accept his opportunities and has failed properly to conserve the endowments with which Nature has favored him.
 If Mr. Carnegie has made proper use of his physical components his activities eighty-two indicate that he has-there is nothing extravagant about his declared intention to live to be hundred old
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
SALE OF RESOURCES' IN CALIFORNIA NET
 STATE GOODLY SUM

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21. = The sale of resources from the National forests in California tota1ed $143,- 123.S0 in November of this year as against $97 for November, last year, an increase of $145, 90S,27S, ac- cording to an announcement by the forest service here. The figures show net receipts.
 The big receipts are said by the Forest Service to be due to the enor- nous increase in all sorts of build ing and the increase in grazing areas. The timber sales alone amounted to $130, 136.09 since June 31 as against $S4,S0411 for the same period last year. Twenty-Five per cent. of these receipts are given to the state for road work and school maintenance n the national forest areas. An ad- litional ten per cent. goes for road md trail construction by the govern ment
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
A CONGRESSIONAL LIVING WAGE

Representative Fitzgerald of New York, chairman of the House Appropriations committee has resigned his seat in Congress. He says that the increasing re- quiremens of large family and the desire to educate his children and make provision for their future have induced him to return the practice of his pro fession.
 It's really pity that the government has to spend much money Congressmen who aren't worth their salt that it finds impossible pay able Congressman living wage. This state of affairs may not be exactly remedabe, but it is regretable none the less It's hardly exaggerating to say that a big per cent. of the members, in the language of Pooh Bah, never would be missed" resignation should remove them abruptly from the But there they and they draw just much compensa- tion the who has real capacity
 No government will be able to compete with the high rewards of particularly successful professional business effort On the other hand, cant avail itself of the advantage of the scale of low which lot Congressman are accustomed to before they elected. So the ordinary remain and the particularly capable from time time go and things somehow manage to get along.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

It is doubtful if there in this community any persons who may be classified "proGerman," but if there such, they would do well to study a statement made by Dr. Newell Dwight Hills after his trips France a member of United States dspomatic commission, in order that they may themselves of the necessity of widespread Red Cross activities in the devastated regions Ger manys deliberate policy of frghtfuness is made clear by testimony and documented evidence secured by Dr. Hills while in France (Cf. December Cur rent Opinion Dr. Hills What United States Is Fighting Against" for further partcuars)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
THE LUXURY TRADES

One hears much discussion to what shall be done in time with the luxury nonessental trades Some people would close them all up. They doubt right in saying that Germany, which has studied making for 40 years would not allow its efficiency to be hampered by any such incubus
 Others can't see how you interfere much with these trades without throwing their workpeople of employment thereby causing suffering, which will react efficiency. They would argue that if a candy factory is closed up because the fuel admins tration won't give it coal the owners, stockholders and foremen and other employees won't be able to pay buy Liberty Bonds.
 It seems inevitable if have a long war. that these trades must be affected. But they could be handled as avoid much real suffering. The work people in a candy factory being largely could get positions domestic servants, waitresses in ho tels and restaurants. and fill in thousand places where have been drafted. If factory was not permitted have its sugar and coal for candy pro ducton very likely it would go to making form of cereal other food product.
 No doubt many of the factories that turn out
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
Luke McLuke Saws

You may not believe it. But we can remember when Congressman could take the elevator and go down to the House bar and get snort instead of having to walk two squares to his of flee faf liquor as he has to do now. Them was the happy days.
 What has become of the old-fash- toned man who used to refer to the show troupe" at the Oprey House?
 Out of every 100000 men who join the Don't Worry Club. 999,9s9 are ex- pelled for breaking the rules.
 It makes a farmer mad all over to drive into town and vote Dry and then drive back home and discover that someone has stolen the jug of liquor he had hidden in the hay in the barn.
 When g man is hurt in a railroad wreck he expects to recover from the railroad even ;f he deesE't recover from the injuries.
 The man vho ss irs ng so much fuss over the sifsl fasor you did for
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

See that information concerning the Red Cross is correct before you spread it. There is penalty for defamation of the good of the Red Cross. If you know of misconduct in any department of the Cross it is your duty to produce good and sui ficent evidence for purposes of prosecution Many reports recently circulated through out United States in regard to the sale of Red Cross articles If there any of such sales being made, nobody is eager to discover them than is the Red Cross in order that proper legal action may be taken. In the meantime that you circulate only information.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
JOIN THE RED CROSS

Join the Red Cross; do it now. There is no excuse why every American citizen should not belong. The membership dues from $100 up that any one can afford the privilege of belonging to the greatest patriotic in the world The present drive is for membership and the dues incidental the value of placing every record being imbued with the true American spirit The Empire is satisfied that Juneau and every community in Alaska will give good account itself Alaska is to the front for patriotic movement and for contributing neces- sary When the present membership drive is concluded believe that the Territory will show a larger membership for its population than in any American community which floats the Stars and Stripes
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

ger favor.
 When pretty girl marries the wrong man it doesn't take her long to look like a last Summers straw hat in December.
 The friends a man makes through promises he soon loses through ex- cuses
 We do not know much. But we do know that things are not going to come your way unless you start them in the right direction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
NOTICE.

Persons having claims against the partnership of Leivers & Leivers. which formerly was engaged in bus mess in Douglas, Alaska, should present verified statement of their ,laims to the undersigned at 200 Seward Bldg, Juneau, Alaska, on pr before the 2dth instant, on which date small dividend will be paid.
 GUNNISON & ROBERTSON.
 200 Seward Bldg, Juneau, Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

silks and satins and damasks for clothing and house will be made to produce khaki and other necessaries for the soldiers and the people.
 But where employees turned out of their posi- tions by the exgencies it should be the busi- ness of public agency to that they get work The matter should not left chance Their labor will all be needed it is merely question of bring ing the worker and the job together
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
A Strange Epitaph.
A Stranqe Epitaph.

In Lincoln County, Kansas, there is an old graveyard that contains mon- ument that attracts attention because of the unique epitaph as follows:
 "W. s. Fancier, died September 30 1883. aged 7S years. Death had no terrors for him. He died as he lived an unbeliever in all creeds and church dogmas. He professed no knowledge of any other world and but little of this.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
No Doubt About It.

But are you quite sure that Miss Sweet is not at home?" asked MT Bare Did you inquire if she was at home before you answered the door?"
 "Of course I did" replied the Maid and she told me with her own lips that she was not at home"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Consult the local Red Cross authorities before engaging in any activities under the name of the Red Cross in order to assist the organization keep ing proper check it's affairs, and in order the maximum efficiency in Red Cross work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
Fooey! '!

When these Dry leaders power can
 wield,'
 Remarked old MT. Hammel They'll take the Eagle off our shield, And substitute the Camel.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
ALLIES SHOULD STATE AIMS
Cincinnati Enquirer)


 President Wilson has clearly stated the object of the United States in the His program is broad enough to humanity, but specific enough to apply to the of the smallest and most ob nation. It is doctrine for Europe which for centuries has fought bloody wars and then made the basis of the strongest uckiest nation bearing off the lions share of the spoils the second strongest taking the next largest slice, and down the ne the weakest most unsuccessful of course, not only getting nothing, but being tied to the chariot wheels of the conquerers
 This has been the history of every great peace conference, including that of 1872 in Vienna toned by the President, in which the nations of Europe have gathered And for that reason every
 This time the United States, entering the with free hand and with secret treaties to conceal private to grind wishing indemnities and no annexaons, scornng the system of bartering of national rights and aspirations which has made the smaller countries in previous conferences y pawns demands that justice and truth shall rule
 This is strong medicine for the King ruled, class cursed countries of Europe. few years ago they would have laughed at such chatter from this side of the Atlantic The United States has the whip hand. Uncle Sam has the punch the and the munitions, money and ships needed to humble the Kaiser He make his terms. The Russian revolution has made them all up and take notice The old order changes and all things are becoming 
 So the Presidents message seems to have been Germans and Austrians the Bugarians and Turks It is an invitation to them to follow suit declare their aims and get ready for victory The only basis Of a permanent peace is square deal for all kind and for the first time since men formed na- tlons 1t is possible to attain this object.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Dine at the Gastineau. Concert every evening. YOU CAN PUT THEM IN THE
 OVEN. Ten-piece Guernsey Sets, special at $1.65, at Goldestein's Emporium, while they last.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
You Know Him.

What kind of fellow is Smith?" asked Brown.
 Well" repled Jones, ''in Summer he's always worrying about the price of coal next Winter and in Winter he's always worrying about the price of ice next Summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
No ,JOke.

Ball Chank claim that when mod ern girl gets through making up and surveys her face in the glass. she is not following Shakespeare's advice to Hold the mirror up to Nature"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
Advice.

My son, you're certain to succeed
 If this advice you'll take; You should make fewer promises, And keep the few you make.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
Giddap :!

(Mr. Head Married Miss Raee.-News item.) A striking paradox you see. When this young couple we'd For, though the bridegroom won the
 Race,
 The bride came out Head
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Women workers are needed at the Red Cross work rooms the City Hall. Every person has chance to do "her bit" Don't be stacker; get in and help.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
Marrying We'll.

"Of course my daughter married well, Dragged proud old Mrs. Lidder; "She married rich old Coda Sell,
 He was the hishess4- -biader.,'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke
 -,- Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer
Wuf

As stern a man as ere was seen
 You'll find in old Judge Venient And, while he may be very lean, He's not the least bit lenient.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
Huh !!

Don't you love to sec the sun riser" asked Miss Gush.
 Nav replied MT. Rounder. T never stay us that late.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
Our Daily Special.

Every Man Has Some Kind of An Axe to Grind.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

The weather is piker. When it rains it rains; when it blows 1t blows when it it snows, and when it is cold it is real cold.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22
Man.

In these four lines. I'd have you know, I'm saying quite a heap; Man wants but little here below. But wants that little cheap
 Luke McLuke. In these four lines, kind friend. take note,
 l sing this little song: Man wants but little here beliw, But wants that little long.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Everything for the Xmas dinner It the San Francisco Bakery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Millinery 1a price, at Goldstein's Emporium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

It is hke saian rebukng sin for the Germans tc accuse British of burning towns and sheling Cam brai.- St. Louis Republic.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Colone' Roosevelt probably wishes he had thought or reaoeg hs own presidential messages to Congress -(Choago News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Even kitchen waste at British army camps is be- ing used to send shells again the Germans Gycerne sufficient to provide propellant for 17.000,000 shells yearly Is being produced from fats which hitherto were thrown away Waste is producing products worth $400000 monthly
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Jefaetts Rankin is improving and is able to vote fer Ar v hout crying-( Indianapolis Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Authorized Local Agents Douglas and Treadwell, E. J. White; Thane, J. c. Hendee; Perseverance, Ed. Leppien
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Subscribers will confer favor if they will prompt notify the Office of failure or irregu l rity in the delivery of their papers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Telephone for Editorial and Business Offices, 374
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-22

Entered as second matter November T. 1913, at the postoffce at Juneau Alaska, under the Act of March B. 1S79
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

The shipbuilding industry at Dock
ton is bound 10 bring more forcibly TO
the attention of Island residents and
county commissioners the need of an
outlet to the north, water-grade
road all the way to Portage. Many Of
the employees in this busy community
will find it necessary and expedient to
live At some other point, and way
should be provided giving easy access
at All times to the main thoroughfares.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

Among the many absurd and
vicious rutnors put into circula-
ton these days, probably
through pro. German Influences,
is one that the United States pro.
poses to contiscate money on de-
post in banks. The absurdity
of the statement is obvious ON
it's face. These rumors are wholly
without foundation and probably
circulated for an evil purpose.
The Government has no power
to con!iscate the money of de.
positors in banks. From state.
ment Of Secretary McAdoo.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06
vashon High School

On the afternoon before
Thanksgiving day, the sopho.
more class honored the high
school by giving an entertain.
ment 1t was immensely enjoyed
by the students and demonstra.
ted the originality of the sopho-
more class. The last number of
the program was well represent.
ed and carried out to perfection.
At the end of the program, Rev.
Galley and Prof, Aber contested
in telling stories and as yet we
are unable TO decide who won
the contest.
The program Glass of 20;
Solo Miss Grace Galley.
Reading Ruby Korns.
Highland Fling, Miss McCoy's
Room.
Realistic Readers, Class of 20.
Play and Song, Miss Phillips
Room.
Recitation, Virginia Beall.
The Lamp Went Out Glass
of 30.
Jokes, Mr.. Galley and Prof, Aber.
The girls club held a business
meeting Monday afternoon to de.
eide upon giving hot lunches,
The first hot lunch will be served
by the senior division of the
club every Wednesday, and the
JUNIORS division will serve on
Fridays.
The girls are progressing very
rapidly in their Red Cross work.
All of them are supplied with
knitting supplies and they seem
to take much interest in the
work. They intend to knit
sweaters for our boys at the
front.
A number of visitors were
present at the school on Wednes-
day afternoon to witness the
Thanksgiving program.
The Elopementof Ellen" will
be given in the Burton high
school auditorium on Saturday
evening, Dec. 18th. We hope
the people of Burton will turn
out and make il a grand success.
The play is full of matrimonial
complications and is very inter
esting.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06
Home Guards

The inclement weather of Sat
urday evening doubtless was the
reason for n smaller attendance
than usual. Lit. W. ID. Garvin
directed the drill in the absence
of Col. Carver, who was on the
sick list, and put considerable
pep" into maneuvers.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06
Severely Injured

Caught in the gears of the en-.
CINE of the steamer Vashon ii
Saturday night, b. T, Hall of
Burton was seriously iniuredand
is now at the Tacoma General
hospital. just how the accident
occurred could not be learned
from the hospital, but It is stated
that the calf of one leg was torn
off and other injuries were re-
ceived when Hall was caught in
the machinery. He was brought
to Tacoma. Tribune.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

The action of the county com.
missioners in operating the New
port ferry is a great convenience
to motorists and the people on
the east side. -Issaquah Press.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

liouse to adopt The joint resolution
providing for the submission OF the
nationwide dry amendment. Hasten
the day when the United States shall
be known As "a Saloonlcss Nation,
Tho usual lack Of interest In port
elections was manifested by the light
vote polled on the Island last Satur-
day, The free ferry proposition re-
celved black eye and T. :. Lippy
won out easily In the commissioners
rncc.
Swift justice, according to press
report, WAS melted out to n drunken
private In Gen. Pershing's command
who sas found guilty Of brutally Mt
lacking 7-yeaf-old French girl. lie
was hanged
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo's
estimate OF the war and necessary in
tcrnal expenses for the coming year
will moan an average expenditure OF
Slooo,0Oo day.
People OF these United States are
looking forward to "kniscrless day"
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06
The Elopement Of Ellen

This side splitting, 3.act com.
edy will be given at Burton high
school on Wednesday evening,
Dec. 10.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

For shingles see w. V. Covey,
Vashon. Phone 229.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

President Wilson is not blind to the
activities of war proiteers. He states
in his message to the congress now as
sembled that it must 20 further in
limiting prices. The law OF supply
and demand, he says, has been re-
placed by the law OF unrestrained sell
lishness. 1t is plain there are sin
equalities on all sides in the regula-
ton of food prices.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

Americas win-the-war congress con-
vened at noon on Monday. On Tues
day President Wilson delivered his
message.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

Judge Kenneth Macintosh undoubt
cdls would fill the bill as head of Sc
attle's police department.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

Government agents have been in Sc
attic this week to formulate plans to
bring at least 10000 skilled workmen
here to help speed up the shipbuilding
program. 1t was stated that Seattle is
destined TO lead the world in this in
dustry.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-06

Number, please" is a welcome
sound once more. Operators have res
turned to work under improved CON
ditions and satisfactory agreements.