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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
BLACK PAGES OF HISTORY.

Some of the blackest pages in all history com. prisng documentary record of deeds that make one despair Of the future of the human race" found in book named German War Practices" which has just been issued at the Committee Public Information for free distribution It is edited by Prof D. C. Munro of Princeton, and other scholars
 One cannot read this book without being convinced that the United States intended as victim for Gernan expansion Every one should read it. Copies may be had by addressing the Committee on Public Information 10 Jackson Place. Washington D. C., by requesting copy of German War Practices"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13

With Germany openly advising Lenine and his foi- lowers it is assumed efforts will be made to carry Russia into position active ally of central powers This might produce serious situation by making avail able to Germany of food oil and cotton or Russia Even though the Teuons found it impossible to convert dsorganzed country into active military ally the 0OO 900 or more German, Austrian and Turkish prisoners held in Russia would be freed for service with the Teutonc armies
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Flattered

'I hear. MT Catts that you said was a wall flower at the ball.
 My dear Miss Pansy, I remarked that you were among the conspicuous mural ornaments of the occasion"
 "Oh, MT. Catts. now that's some thing different. but you flatter me. 5- Baltimore American)
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Hooverize Your Christmas Giyin6
 GUT OUT WASTE OF USELESS GIFTS
BUSHELS OF CHEER IN THE GIFTS YOU FIND HERE

Round Oak Heater; Perfection Oil Heater; Hotpoint Hedlite Heater; Hot point Safety Comic; Hotpoint Valve less Percolator; Hotpoint Chafing Dish; Jap Electric Table Lamp; Jap Electric Light Shade; Buckeye Mazda Lamps; Metal Ivory Candlesticks; Hand Decorated China; Community Silver Tableware; Roger Bros. "1847" Silverware; Holmes & Edwards Sil- verware; Universal Carving Sets; Universal Game Shears; Universal Teaball Teapot; Jap Flower Bowl; Jap Jardiners; Jap Fancy Basket; Jap Wicker Emery; Jap Flower Bas- kets; Jap Hand-Painted Screen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
Safety First

Mrs. Jones had just completed a lec- ture to Marion, her youngest, on being naughty.
 Mother" said the young person. how am I going to know when I'm naughty"
 Your conscience will tell you, my son."
 will it tell you, too?"-( -(Exchange) )
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No Place For Idlers

Going to take any summer board CTS this year?''
 No" replied Farmer Corntassel q don't expect to have much food to waste on folks that spend their time swingin' in hammocks or sttin' on the porch tellin riddles. "- Washington Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13

Both the United States and Germany according to information obtained the department intend up the provisions of the Hague convention in treatment of prisoners This insures men the regular army pay-the cost of maintenance deducted the balance being given to them part placed to their credit for payment at the end of the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
You Know the Kind

What kind of a fellow is he?"
 "Oh. he's the kind of fellow who goes out for walk with you and then tells you how democratic he is; not afraid to be seen with anybody (Exchange.)
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THE ORIGINS OF FAMOUS
 SAYINGS
In the Dark

Stern Papa 0o daughter (-Look here, Ethel this young man of yours comes too often. What are his intentions
 Ethel (with a smile and sly little blush)-I don't know papa, You see, he keeps me--er-so much in the dark. -(Exchange.)
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None Worth While

There is one thing l am rather wor- ried about in this suburban club bus- ness"
 What is that my dear?"
 Do you know it they serve cakes with these golf tees?"- Uxchange)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
FORMER GERMAN AGENT
 ARRESTED AT SPOKANE

SPOKANE, Dec. 13. - Arthur Elm, former German consular az ent here, was arrested by deputy United States marshal on a charge of failing to obtain permit to go within the prescribed zone He has been lodged in jail in default of bonds. He told the officials that he thought he had complied with the law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
That Mannish Costume

Ever slap the wrong man on the back?''
 Did worse than that yesterday. bawled out. 1Iows the boy?' "Well?"
 By jinks, it was girl" ."-(Kansas City Journal)
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They Ran Out of Port

Oldtimer-the worst experience l eyer had was when we ran out of port in gale of wind
 The Amateur-Gracious, thought sailors always drank rum Oiverpool Post.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13

Manchester Guardian says Prince Buelow re- gently transmitted the allies, through exPremier Briand peace offer providing for the res toration of Belgium cession of Alsace Lorraine to France and Trieste Italy, in return for territorial compensation in Russia Allies paid attention to the offer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
Marine Effects

Some people are seasick when they get in bay aren't they, pop?"
 some are, son"
 Do they ever have hydrophobia when they get in bight?'- (Exchange.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
NEW WAR OFFICER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-L. H. Horning, of Waukesha. Wis, has been named to represent the War Industries Board in negotiations for taking over part of the motor plants of the country for war service, and to supervise all automobile pur- chases made by the United States and her allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
So Would She

'T am sure, Maggie said the mild ly critical mother-in- law, that any wO man ought to be satisfied with what John says he gives you"
 "So would I be with what he says he gives me-" snapped Maggie-(Ex- change)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
His Status
claffing

Your husband is always chaffing folks. isn't he, Mrs. Coceup.
 'Yes. indeed; l was telling our new French neighbor that he a good
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
Previous Training

'It would be a good idea to have a theatre doorkeeper appointed as wealth CT man."
 Why SOP"
 "Because he would know when to use rain checks. - (T1xchange)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13

Austria Hungary and Germany taking steps to organize a business bureau for occupied regions in Italy The intention is to lose time in arranging the planting of early vegetables on large scale to meet expected spring food crisis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
Preparedness

"He is big bug on preparedness .'' What do you mean?"
 "Why. he rushed off and joined the mosquito fleet. (Tiger)
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Quite Evident

old Lady Customer-Do you guaran- tee these nightgowns?"
 Sly Young Clerk-They can't be worn out madam tStanford Chaparrel)
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A Discrepancy

Office Boy-Why cert, l want more pay. I'm only gettin' four week now, an l gives me mother all I earn.
 Employer-what do you do with the remaining $3%-(Boston Transcript)
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Cause and Effect

That young fellow evidently thinks he is a big gun. What makes him act so?''
 Maybe it's because he is going to be fired (Exchange)
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Its Use

There are lots of atmosphere in this play"
 'I hope there's enough to raise the wind. - Baltimore American.)
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Dire Threat

Tommy Go fractious prisoner) Look here. young fellow, if you aren't dam careful l shall have to send you back to your friends (Passing Show)
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He Wonders
Society is

Society is shallow"
 "I hear that often that I wonder why anybody wants to get into the swim. ."-Nouisville Courier -Journal)
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So They Are

Burglars and doorkeepers are alike in one respect-they are both used to making entries (Exchange)
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The Only Way

Mrs. Youngbride - don't want 10 have any trouble with you Bridget"
 Cook-Then bedad, maam let me hear no complaints (Exchange)
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THERE SHOULD BE MUSIC in every home this Xmas. We have everything musical, PIANOS, PHO N0GRAPHS STRING INSTRU- MENTS. Most suitable for Christ mas Gifts.
 JUNEAU MUSIC HOUSE.
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The Real Answer

Whom does the baby resemble 2" Every other baby ever saw"
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into the agents vacuum cleaner propo- sition?"
 He-yes; there's nothing in it.-Gx- change.)
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Literary Inspection

She-I am tired of this manual la- bor in cleaning house Did you took
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Quick Witted

Wife (awakened by noise)-Who is there?
 Burglar (sweetly)- -It's-hic-its just me, dear.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
USEFUL AND APPRECIATIVE GIFTS CAN BE SELECTED FROM OUR TOOL DEPARTMENT

Stanley Tools; Yankee Tools; May dole Hammers; Disston Saws; Star rett Tools; Carpenter Levels; Mitre Boxes; Hatchets; Hand Axes; Breast and Hand Drills; Pyrene Fire Ex tinguishers; Emery Wheels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13

SEELEY'S White Pine Tar with eucalyptus and menthol-for coughs and colds-25c, soc.
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Today's News Today-in Empire
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13
(Only Gifts that are truly useful merit the sincere gratitude of
 receiving them)
THESE MAKE FOR HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER CHILDREN

Velocipedes; Flexible Flier Sleds Express Wagons; Wheel Barrows; Push Cutters; Riddle Cars; Doll Bug gies; Rock-a-Bye Swings; Baby Kor- rals; Baby Walkers; Baby Cribs; Glasscock Baby Jumpers; Highchairs; Rocking Chairs; Nursery Chairs; Go- Carts; Sulkies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13

SPORTING GOODS MAKE GOOD XMAS GIFTS AND YOU WILL FIND MANY THINGS IN THIS DEPARTMENT THAT THE FATHER OR SON WILL AP- PRECIATE.
 Shell Vests; Hunting Cap; Shotgun; Rifle; Automatic Pistol; Revolver; Field Glasses; Tennis Racket; Tennis Balls; Football; Basketball; Hand balls; Boxing Gloves; Punching Bag; Dumb Bells Indian Clubs; Exercis- CTS; Roller Skates; Ice Skates; Ther- mos Bottles.
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Dine at the Gastineau. Concert every evening
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-13

Entered as second class matter November 2, 1913, at the postoffce Juneau, Alaska, under the Act of March B. 1S79
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(Gifts truly welcome are the only Gifts worth while)
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Authorized Local Agents Doueas and TreadwelI, E. J. White; Thane, d. C'
 Hendee; Perseverance, Ed. Leppen
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Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY, at Second and Main Streets Juneau, Alaska
The Lamar register., 1917-08-29
LANDS GOING FAST
One-Third of States Vacant Lands
Were Filed on Last Year

The reports of the various federal
land offices of Colorado for the year
ending June 30, 1917, which are now
being prepared for publication in the
general land Office at Washington,
show that original homestead entries
covering an area of more than l,5OO,-
900 acres were made in Colorado dur
ing the twelve months covered by this
record. The largest areas entered
were in Pueblo, Glenwood Springs and
Montrose land districts.
There remains in the state aproxi-
mately 1O,4OO,OOO acres of government
land open to homestead entry. A very
large percentage of this is worthless
for general agricultural purposes and
much Of it is of little value even as
grazing land.
The Colorado State Board of Immi-
grafton, which has inquiries from
about $4,000 persons annually who
desire to make homes in this state,
lLAlu5 ~ HtttaodIg u discourage nun
dreds of people each month from try
ing to make entry on homestead land
in districts where there is no such land
available to entry that is suitable to
the purposes for which the prospective
entryman desires to use it. Many such
inquiries come from people who have
sufficient means to enable them to pur-
chase good decided land or state land
in the districts Of their choice, but
they are impressed with the idea that
they can get good land without cx-
pense.
The board has found that compare
lively few such inquirers give up the
idea Of coming to the state when they
learn that they cannot find homestead
land where they desire TO locate. Al
most invariably they decide either 10
purchase land, or try some other see
tion Of the state where government
land may still be found. Through its
plan Of answering practically all IT,
inquiries by personal letters the board
has been able to put many hundreds Of
families in the state in the past year,
practically all of which are satisfied
and doing well.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-29
ROCKY FORDS GREATEST FAIR
Wild West Carnival is Attracting the
Attention Of Numbers That Have
Not Lately Attended

If straws show which way the wind
blows there is certainly every indica-
uon that the coming fair will be the
greatest in the history of the associa-
ton, and while this phrase may have
been used before there is ample proof
this year of greatly increased in
terest in the one event that is the rec
ognized holiday for the entire Arkan-
sas valley. The inquiries this year
have exceeded in number by hundreds
those of any other year, due largely
to the fact that the entertainment Of
feced will surpass in every way that
Of previous ycars-the wild west car
nival attracting the attention Of peo-
pie from all over the west-anl j. H.
Burnside, who will assist in put ting Oh
the show, is authority for the state
ment that the program arranged by
the committee will keep the people
on their feet a good part Of the time
and will not leave dull moment dur
ing the entire afternoon. The fact that
there are day MONIES in all the cham
pionship contests will keep the boys
and girls fighting to the very end for
the special prizes and the cups, and
tho entire program will easily outclass
anything ever offered for real sport
and excitement. While attendants at
the fair have been given a touch OF
cowboy work in previous years, they
will have an opportunity to see the
real thing this year and the apprecia-
tion Of the public is rhown by the
great demand for season tickets and
rcscryation.-Ro Rocky Ford Enterprise.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-29
FEEDING THEIR SHARE
'roacrs County Farmers Raising
Crops That VIII Be Big Help In
Solving Food Question

The reports coming in from the
slr.sls lhrcahirg machine outfits are
rapidly increasing the estimates mad,
.n advance on the crops raised this
year in Prowers county under irriga-
ton. The grain yield is certainly
beating the best records Of the past
and shows that the farmers are con
stantly improving their methods and
getting better results. John o.
Stream and John Davis this week
,arketed the crop off SO acres Of
wheat which yielded 49la bushels per
acre and sold TO the May Valley ele-
vator for $3.50 per Dushel making a
total return Of S11S.SO per acre. w.
A. Leonard obtained the same result.
for his wheat crop, and he also brok
tc valley record for oats. A field Of
n acres of oats thrcshod out an av-
crage of ma bushels per acre. This
yield has never been reported before
from field Of such size, and Of course
the price is better than ever before.
1t is claimed that the food dictator,
Mr. Hoover, will some time this week
announce a fixed price for this years
wheat and relieve the uncertainty
now prevailing. The mills have not
been anxious TO buy as without Q def
mite idea Of the policy Of the food
dictator they could not tell what
would be a safe price to pay. These
big grain crops were all raised on
land where sheep had been fed or
beets raised, and our most progressive
farmers are now all trying to vary
their farming operations in such way
as to assist in keeping up the fertility
Of the soil. One successful farmer in
formed us this week that he expected
% largely increase his acreage Of
sugar beets and several Of his neigh
bors would do likewise, as they realize
that in addition to the profits Of the
crop It is worth all it costs in improv-
ing the soil.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-29
DEMAND FOR TRACTORS Is IN
CREASING
Mechanical Power Performing Import
ant Function in Increased Pro-
ductiOn and in Prosecuting
War

While the number of horses and
mules in this country is continually
increasing, the demand for power is
increasing much more rapidly. Men
are learning to do more and more
work by animal or mechanical power.
Population is also on tho increase.
Hence it is necessary not only to fur
nish more power to do the work
which was at one time done by hand,
but it is necessary also to do the vast
amount Of work required 70 feed and
clothe the increasing population.
Small gasoline engines arc being
made use of very largely, but a large
portion Of the power needed must b.
in the form of draft. Hence it IT,
necessary to use the tractor. Thiz
very easily accounts for the sale Of
such a vast number Of tractors and the
ever increasing demand for this farm
machine. It is hard to understand
how anyone can say the tractor
fad and back his belief by any
sound reasoning.
The tractor is not a fad, but a ne
cessity without which, in the present
crisis, this and every other warning
nation would be in a sorry plight. Tt
would be impossible to maintain the
army at the front without tractors to
convey food and to help with the farm
ing operations.
Not only is the tractor necessary
from this standpoint, but It has beer
found more efficient for many kinds
work and is therefore greatly in
mand for such operations, In the hot
months the farm horse is almost dis
abled by the effect Of heat. The trar
tor is then at its best.-E. r. Gross.
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins, Colorado.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-29
4 Mystery. a PrO-German Mystery
Still Unexplained (?)

Early in the war, when the kaiser's
gray legions, prepared to the last but
ton, were ruthlessly crushing the Bel
gians, and relentlessly pushing back
the French and the English, there was
heard nowhere in this country a call
for peace.
Later, when Hindenburg captured
and killed the Russians in the marshes
of East Prussia by the hundreds o.
thousands there was heard nowhere iu
this country call for peace.
The months rolled by and, although
stopped at the Marine and pushed baol,
TO the Aisne, things seemed to b,
going well with the kaiser He threw
his forces far into Russia, He held
Belgium in a vice. He strangled Ser
bia. He ruined and ravaRed northern
France.
Thousands of all nations were kill
ed. Yet none of this butchery, thi.
loss, made any impression upon tht
peace advocates. They spake not and
they wrote not. They were silent 81.
the tomb.
But when the tide seemed definite
ly to turn, when England at last had
great army in the field, when tn,
allies exceeded the Germans not only
in men, but in guns and shells, sud
denly the peace advoentes came to life
with a noise which has redoubleC
since this country entered the war.
In brief, when Germany seemed or
the point Of winning, our prcciou
professional peace advocates kept thcn
mouths closely shut. In recent months
when the cards are against the kaiser
our same precious peace advocate
bleat all over the place.
Why? The answer Is easy.
A peace advocate who sc7rns peac,
when Germany is winning and yeIls
his head off for peace when Germany
is losing is just as German as Tho
kaiser. He is playing the German
game.
An advocate for peace for such o
pirate crew is doing Germany's dirty
work and all his fine sentiments and
highfalutin speeches cannot conceal
the fact. He stands just as guilty, aE.
more guilty than the tens Of thous-
ands Of pro-Germans in this country
who are jingling the kaiser's filthy
gold in their pockets.-Ex.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-29
Spread of the Jazz

There are jazz bands, jazz dances,
and now a jazz cocktail. We are on
the road to Jazzeria and are suffering
from a general jazzeration. As il
was with the jitney, nobody knows
the derivation of the word; though j,
seems to mean SHOCK" generally ac-
companied by noise. 1t is totally bar
barrie in sound and appearance.
If the violin player plies his instru-
ment tunefully and decorously there is
nothing startling in that, but If h
throws it up in the air and catches it,
resuming his notes in the music with
out hesitation, that's jazz. The bass
drummer who strikes twice on his
drum and then twice on a gong or
wash boiler is jazzing.
Jazz dancing, it appears, is the tan
go outtangoed, and only needs a few
handsprings to bring it to its ultimate.
The jazz cocktail, VIC may infer, j
something that would hasten prohi-
bition.
Jazz orchestration and dancing, too
depend considerably on improvisation.
We suppose a climax might be struck
by kicking out window, just as tho
instruments reached their fortissimo
screech-a new window could be sup
piled at each performance. The eff
feet is to startle. What VIC read Of +.
inclines us to believe that it does.
Ex.
The Lamar register., 1917-08-29
PAYS TO TREAT FENCEPosTs
Experiments at Agricultural College
Demonstrate Life of Posts Is In
creased 50 Per Cent by Treat
ment

Experiments conducted by the for,
estry department Of the Colorado Ag-
ricultural College indicate that cheap
short lived timber such as lodgepolo
pine, Engelman spruce, balsam fir and
cottonwood or poplar can be made &c
last long enough longer by a simple
treatment, with some timber preserv-
ative, to make it worth while. The
best preservative for this purpose is :
good grade of coal tar creosote used
by the open tank method. Any tank
or large can of sheet or galvanize5
iron, which will permit of heating tho
liquid to the boiling point and is deep
enough to allow the posts to be dipped
to a depth Of 30 inches will do.
Posts to be treated should be well
seasoned and may be left in the hot
creosote for from 10 to 30 minutes
for a short treatment, or from one to
two hours for a thorough treatment.
II the posts are allowed to stand
in the creosote while it is cooling ?
much deeper penetration will be Sc
cured, while, at the same time, thu
cost per post is increased. The last
ing qualities of the post are increased
with the deeper penetration Of the
preservative.
The cheapest material tried was
ordinary gas tar which has increased
the life Of treated posts, thus far, at
least so per cent, although it does not
penetrate readily. Further time is
required to learn its fullest effective
ness from our experiments.-B. o
Longyear, Colorado Agricultural Col
lege, Fort Collins, Colorado.