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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
NEW SYSTEM FOR PICKING RECRUITS.

Jacob Ruppert, president of the New York American League club, has announced that his club will try an innovation for ascertaining the caliber of the young players coming to the team this fall. Five inning games between the regular team and one composed of the re- cruits will be played before the reg ularly scheduled contest. Manager Donovan will thus be enabled to pick out the most promising of the youngsters before the team goes to the training camp next spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
AMERICAN AVIATOR DRIVES TWO ENEMY
 PLANES FROM AIR
SOMEWHERE ON THE FREN

SOMEWHERE ON THE FRENCH FRONT, Sept. 29.-Lieut. Raoul Lufbery of Wallingford, Conn, one of the most prominent members of the Lafayette Flying Corps, con tinued his brilliant aerial exploits Saturday, when he destroyed one German machine and forced another to land near the front lines.
 Sergt. Kenneth Marr of San Francisco was attacked by four Ger man machines and forced to land when the wires controlling the elevating planes of his machine were cut by bullets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
ALMOND CROP GOOD, WILL FIGHT FOR HIS UNCLE SAM.

Ray Campbell, one of the best known San Francisco fighters, was called before the exemption board recently.
 Do you wish to apply for exemp- tion," he was asked.
 "I should say not,' was the re- ply. "If I hadn't been needed at home to stand by until the almond crop was in I would have been there long ago. 1 made enough out of my crop to stand the family through two or three winters and am ready for Uncle Sam any time"
 They are looking for more like him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
ASSOCIATION OF THE
 MINISTERS ON CHANNEL
 WILL MEET ON MONDAY

The Ministerial Association of Gastineau channel will meet next Monday afternoon at Douglas at 2:30. Rev. Waggoner announced today that the meeting will be held with Rev. Bollinger and all pastors are asked to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
PLAN FOR POLITICAL
 WORKING AGREEMENT

CHICAGO, Sept. PA political working agreement among the Pro- hibitionists, Progressives, Socialists, single taxers and union labor is said to be the purpose of a conference to be held here October 3.
 There will be 100 delegates, 20 from each contingent, and they will meet behind closed doors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
FIRST GAME FOR YEARS SCHEDULED.

The Brown-DartmOuth football game on November "A, which will mark the resumption of athletic re- lations between the two colleges af- ter a period of several years, will be played on Braves Field, ac- cording to an announcement made last week
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
SEATTLE BOXERS BLOCKING TO COLORS.

With Harry Casey, Frankie Saun- ders and Charley Davidson added to Earl Hill at American Lake, the Se- attle fraternity is pretty well rep resented at Camp Lewis.
 Hill enlisted and has been at the camp for several weeks, while the other two boys were part of Se- attle's 40 per cent who reported Thursday. Several more pugilists will likely be in the next drawings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
CHEVROLET IS SPEED KING.

Louis Chevrolet, driving From tenac, was crowned the champion speed king for the 1917 season, when he won the s10.000 100-mile Hardness cup race.
 Chevrolet's time for the 100 miles was 54 minutes, 20.98 seconds.
 Ralph De Palma, in a Packard, was second and Eddie Hearne, in a Duesenberg, was third. De Pal mas time was 56 minutes. 18.40 seconds.
 Chevrolet broke the American record for 100 miles. The former
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
DR. ELY OF STANFORD
 CALLED TO SERVICE

PALO ALTO, Cal, Sept. 29.-Dr Leonard k. Ely, associated profess sor of surgery in the Lane hospi- tai of the Stanford university medi- cal department, today received or ders to report to Washington, D. C.. Dr. Ely has received a captains commission and will be with the Dr. Goldthwaite medical corps be- ing formed in Boston.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
CHURCH SERVICES AT THANE.

Community service, in which all may Soin, in the school house, Sun day evening at o'clock. conducted by the Very Rev. G. D. Christian. Of Juneau. Subject of sermon: Does Man Need God?" All are in. vited.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
BOWL AT MINNEAPOLIS.

At meeting of the board of di- rectors of the International Bowl ing Association Minneapolis was se- lected for the 1918 tournament. Medals only will be awarded, prize moneys to go to the Red Cross.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
NEW PRESIDENT FOR DIVISION A. A. N.

Samuel J. Dallas, secretary of the Meadowbrook Club, Philadelphia, vas unanimously elected president of the Middle Atlantic Division of the Amateur Athletic Union at the annual meeting of the association held recently.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
WEALTHY MINER DIES.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Col. Sept 29.-James r. Burns. one of the best-known mining men of the mountain region. reputed several times millionaire. died at his home here of cerebral hemorrhage
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
FOOT BALL SQUAD CUT IN HALF BY WAR.

Less than one-half of the pros pective candidates for the Univer- sity of Michigan 1917 football elev- en will report for practice. The other warrior are serving their country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
A Great Little Noticer

We notice," notices the Yelling ton News, that very few automobile accidents happen to people on their way to church. - (Boston Transcript
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
SPORTING COLUMN
General Items of All Kinds-Ring, Mat, Baseball
 and Other Sports

record was 56 minutes, 57.72 sec-
 onds, made by Dario Resta in 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29

THE EMPIRE-Au the News All he Time. When It To News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
JUNEAU CHAPTER OF AMERICAN
 RED CROSS

Juneau Chapter meets Tues day, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, at the City Hall, at one o'cIock.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29

It is expected that by three o'clock this afternoon all knitted articles intended for the October shipment will have been handed to the Milf tary Relief Committee, in readiness for shipment on the first southbound ship Many belated knitters have been knitting with an extra amount of persistence and speed in order that their work might go with the October shipment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
THE FOUNDATION

of this business is a host of satis fled customers. It is our aim tC supply better coal than the ordinary without any extra charge. That we succeed is proven by the many sat isfied customers who obtain their coal here right along. We believe you would join them if you once gave our coal trial. The same applies to feed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Services are held every Sunday at II a. m. in the Church of the Chris tian Science Society of Juneau on Fifth Street between Main and Sew ard Tomorrows subject will be: Matter"
 Sunday. School at 12:2A D. m%eeynJ cry Sunday.
 Free reading room at the Church Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from to z
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29

Organization of the Junior Red Cross among public school children throughout the United States has been warmly approved by President Wilson in a letter to Dr. Fl. N. Me Crocken, President of Vassar Col lege. in charge of the organization of the new Junior Membership Blu reau
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
PRESBYTERIAN NATIVE
 CHURCH

(David Waggoner, Pastor) 10:30-Bible service.
 7:00-Evening service.
 7:0O-Wednesday midweek prayer meeting. A cordial invitation is extended to Ill to be present at the services.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29

Fifty public health nurses have been assigned for duty by the Amer ican Red Cross to the zones around the National Army cantonments, Ma tional Guard Camps and Naval bas- es. The nurses will work under the Red Cross Sanitary directors in CO., operation with the local, state and federal health authorities.
 In the months of July and August, the membership of the American Red Cross more than doubled, and in the eight months of the present year it has grown from 275,000 to 3,753,171. At the present rate of increase, the 4,000,0O0 mark will be passed during September.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
SCANDINAVIAN LUTHERAN

SCANDINAVIAN LUTHERAN
 MISSION (Rev. Martin l.. Larson, Pastor) Divine service at 2:30 D. m. in the Presbyterian church. All are cordially invited.
 < + +
 CATHOLIC CHURCH 5:30 a. m.-Workingman's Mass. 8.00-Mass and Communion. 10.30-High Mass. 7.3O D. m.-Rosary instruction and benediction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
JUNEAU CHURCH
 SERVICES s
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HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL

HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
 (Fourth and Gold Streets)
 (Rev. G. D. Christian, Dean)
 (Rev A. E. Butcher, Canon) Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. Celebration of Holy Eucharist at s a. m. Church School, 12:30. Evensong, with sermon. Canon Butcher will preach.
 The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 (J. T. Mcqueen. Pastor)
 Sunday, Sept. 3oth, 1917)
 Morning Worship, II a. m.
 Subject of sermon: "The Par ents' Responsibility in the Training of Children"
 Sunday School, 12:15 m.
 The Sunday School has set apart special days to be observed, and this Sunday will be known as Church Attendance Day All children of the Sunday School are requested to come and bring their parents.
 Epworth League :45 p. m. Topic: Encouragement and it's Cure" Lead CT, Mrs. Wallis George.
 Evening worship 8 D. m.
 Subject of sermon: "The Car penter and His Building" The Rev. R. c. Blackwell, District Superin- tendent, will preach at the Evening service.
 A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services. Good music.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-29
NORTHERN LIGHT PRESBY-
 TERRAIN CHURCH

TERRAIN CHURCH
 Corner Fourth & Franklin George Gladstone Bruce, Pastor) Morning Worship II a. m. Subject: "The Nineteenth Psalm , An Appreciation" Bible school at 1915. Sunday school at Thane, 10 a. m- Evening worship at 800 Subject, What Must I Do to Be Saved?" Mid-week service for prayer and Bible Study on Tuesday evening at 7:30.
 Until further notice all services in the evening after October 1st will be held at 7:30
 You are cordially invited to wor- ship with us.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28
oBITUARY-JoHN CONNER

The whole community was shocked
and saddened last Saturday evening
when the message came that John
Conner, one OF the oldest residents of
tha county, had passed away, for his
many friends had not learned of his
illness. He had only been sick since
Monday evening and his family had
not realized the seriousness of his
condition for it was that misleading
ailment, heart trouble.
Johnnie, as he was familiarly known,
had host of friends. He came to
this county in 1879 and has since
made 1t his home, never having
moved but few miles from his
homestead in Collyer township. Few
men had so few enemies yet so wide
an acquaintance as he. This was
shown by the many friends who
greeted him in his daily life and who
gathered at the Presby terian church
Monday morning, April 23rd to pay
their last tribute of respect and their
expressions showed the deepest re-
spect and sorrow at having to part
withgso good friend.
He was born in Boston, June 3,
1855, of Irish parents and was raised
in Wisconsin. In early manhood he
was On the police force in Chicago
where he resided with his first wife
and two little ones. There a great
serrdw fell upon him as death claimed
the three of them in oDe short week.
For several years this sorrow cast a
shadow over his life but. by his nat
ural good nature he was able to keep
the effect from showing in the pres
ence of others.
he came to Kansas when the tide
of people was sweeping westward and
after few years, in 1882, was mar
ried to Mrs. Julia Paine. who, as
neighbor, had assisted him in caring
for his little family during their last
illness and death. No children were
born to them.
During his illness all was done for
him that could be done in medical
attention and care. HIS brother
Charley, with whom he was very in
innate, came to him on Tuesday, re-
maining to the end aiding the fam
ilseifs-ss care. Another brother Is
in Wisconsin but was unable to be
present. Much sympathy is extend
ed the brothers as we'll as to the
wife, by all of their friends
"A Friend
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28
MRS. sTEINBERGER's RECITAL

On Thursday evening, April
26th, Mrs. @. Steinberger assist
ed by the Wa-Keeney band gave
her annual pupils. recital at the
court house. The program was
divided into two parts and in
cluded the band selections con-
sisted of twentythree numbers.
Although the night was a stormy
threatening one all available
seats in the room were filed by
the parents and friends as well
as the music loving public who
responded to invitations which
had been sent out some time
previous to the recital.
The recital while similar to
others given by Mrs. Steinber-
ger differed this time in respect
to the ensemble work, that of
using two pianos at time, with
from four to five at the two in
strumehts all playing at the
same time, and it seems to US as
difficult as this must be that
these numbers are particularly
worthy of special mention and
praise for they were beautifully
rendered, and while this is true
yet it in no way detracted from
the solo work on piano, organ
and violin all of which were ex-
cellent and rendered in a man
ner that left no doubt as to the
skill and ability of the pupil and
the faithfulness with which they
have all worked. Mrs. Stein
berger has worked very untir-
ingly with her pupils and in the
years she has been here has de-
veloped some remarkably good
talent, as was readily seen at the
recital Thursday evening
The teacher is to be congratu-
lated upon her excellent work.
and the pupils[or the splendid
success which each one of them
is achieving by honest earnest
endeavor, and the parents for
their untiring cooperation with
both teacher and student.
The Wa-Keeney band is also
doing unusually good work and
furnished some excellent num-
bers which were much appreci-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28
OGALLAH SUNDAY SCHOOL CON-
VENTI0N

To be held in the NJ. E. church, Sun
day, May 9Th, at p. m.
Praise services, A: Sohlberg.
How to secure the adults-Joseph
A. Kellogg.
The duty of the Sunday School
teacher-Fern Weaver.
Music -Trego County High school
Our aims-Roy w. Blakely.
Meeting my class-E. A. Courtney.
Music.
The efficient Sunday School,. 81.
Niesley.
Business meeting.
Mrs. G. G.. Yetter,
Township President.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28
Comment
]. w. B.

j. W. B.
A little encouragement at the right
time seems to be a good thing, not
only in private life but for an army.
Have you Notwithstanding to re-
ports-how many advances the allied
armies have made against the Ger
mans since the United States has de-
clared itself into the war? OF course
the time may have been right for this
progress to have been made but the
backing the allied nations made their
soldiers more brave and daring
In private life there is many a poor
fellow who goes to the bad simply be-
cause he does not get financial or
moral encouragement just when it is
needed. Likewise there are many
who are saved from ruin by a word Of
encouragement at the right time. 1t
seems to be important that we should
all go loaded with encouragement for
dispensation.
The price of eggs is higher at this
season of the year than ever before
known. The egg producers are not
complaining any but are not making
much more profit from their hens
than they did when the price of feed
was less. 1t is hard for the egg con-
sumers and bunch of spectators in
Chicago arestrying to force the price
higher by holding 200 car loads in the
freight yards for the purpose of
making the market. The middle
men are making the profit
In the old populist days there was
a great cry for a cheap dollar. The
gold dollar was too high price and
made the sale price on everything
too low. We have a cheap dollar
now and how do you like it? Tt takes
four dollars now to buy as many DO
tatoes as populist dollar would buy
People. really get along better on
high priced dollar that is, when
low prices prevail.
Congress is wrestling with the con-
scfiption or draft proposition. In
the meantime there are hundreds of
thousands of young men waiting for
chance to volunteer their services
to Uncle Sam. I believe the LOYAL
American citizens should first be
given an opportunity to voluntarily
inlist. / also believe that the soldier
who willingly enlists will fight hard
er and with better spirit than the
fellow who is compelled to enlist.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28

OUN FLAG
What means this call of bugle
What mean this martial strain!
What means the marching of our men
Through sunlight. dew and rainl
Why the death of loved ones
From city, town and farml
Have we need of this protection?
Have we anything to harm?
The stars and stripes.
Pacing the lonely border,
Down in trenches deep,
Rocked on Briny's bosom,
Climbing some rocky steep
Our men so true and valiant,
So dauntless and so brave,
VIII keep from smirching fingers,
Will be sure to save
The stars and stripes.
A bit OF sky star spangled,
Red from the sunset glow,
With bands of snowy whiteness
Wind tossed now high, now low.
is this thy sign and watchword2
Is this the flag you lovs2
The answer shakes the heavens
And rends the clouds above.
Our stars and stripes.
III. j. K.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28

that they look back upon their
earlier years of study they will
have their present teacher to
thank for laying the right foun-
dation for them to successfully
build upon for she has never
been satisfied with anything but
the best effort possible from her
students.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28
HIGH SCHOOL CLOSING WEEK

Sunday evening, May 13-Class ser
mon.
Monday afternoon, May 14-Com-
mon School graduation.
Tuesday evening, May Is - Glass
play.
Wednesday evening, May 16-Com-
mencement.
Thursday, May 17-Field day.
Thursday evening, May I7-Princi-
pals reception.
Friday and Saturday, May Is and
19-Normal Training examination
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28
LICE ON CHICKENS

1t is lice that kills the little chicks
DR.. Pruiut's Sure Shot Lice Powder
Is guaranteed to take every louise off
or the little chicks in one minute and
every louise dead in two minutes.
Two boxes sent express prepaid for
s1.00 and if not satisfied your money
back The Pruitt Remedy Company,
Hays. Kansas. Adv 2t.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish te publicly express our
sincere thanks to all our kind friends
and neighbors who assisted us and
sympathized with us during the ill
ness and death of our beloved hus-
band and brother
Mrs. John Conner
Charles Conner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28
ated by all.

ated by all.
The annual recital was indeed
a success and everyone has moth
ing but words of praise for the
splendid work which is being
done and without doubt many of
the pupils have a bright and
promising musical career before
them and when the time comes
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28

watch for wolIner's big sale bIlIs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-04-28

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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-26
TWenty-Four Men Sign
NAVY Roll at Niobrara

Niobrara, Neb, April 25.-(Spe-
cial. )-Boatswain's Mate Harper OF
the navy recruited twenty-six men
here Monday, all Of whom passed the
examination. The men accepted are:
From Spencer: Burton N. Arrison,
Roy A. Carlson, Charles S. Adams,
Deward P. Froseth, Morton P. Chris
Jensen, Alden B. Chittenden and
James A. Arnold. From Verdigre:
Carl L. Hawk, Elmer S. Brun, Ivan
N. Hawk, Harley o. Hawk, Otto f.
MARKHAM and Allen Good. Ernest f.
Jacobs OF Creighton, George F. Lar
son of Eau Claire, Wis; James w.
Schlaikjer of Winner, S. D., who was
rejected. From Niobrara: John F.
Simpson, Alfred D. Weston, Edward
Racer, Charles H. Michel, Otto Swan
son, Wesley L. Saunders, Henry
Moravec and Byron G. Rock and
Claude r. Lenger, who was rejected
on account of his condition due to
injuries received in an accident sew
eral months ago.
A reception was given for the SOL
dier boys at the z. c. B. ]. hall Mon
day evening, Recruiting Officer Har-
per gave a short patriotic talk about
the navy and the need Of volunteers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-26
Local Union No. % Replies
to Contractors Statement

In answer to the advertisement I'M
der the caption Licensed Electrical
Contractors Statement of Facts Per-
tanning to the Present Labor Diff
culties,' we beg leave to submit
the following:
Truth half expressed and half con-
cealed is more misleading and per-
nicious than an absolute falsehood.
This was the nature of the above
mentioned article published as paid
advertisement by group of Electrical
Contractors, who are using every
means to defeat an organization to
whom they are responsible for their
very existence.
The Electrical Workers Union has
never asked by letter or word Of
mouth for closed shop, as the arti-
Gle stated, nor have they never tried
to adjust matters" with these Con-
tractors since their letter of February
LIST as the article stated. Committees
met them several times between Feb
ruary lst and April I'd, as also did the
Business Agent. Gus Lawson, and
receiving no satisfaction pursued the
| only course left open and walked out
April 2.
The Electrical Workers Union
! stands radically opposed to any rough
tactics in dealing with non-union
men, and at no time have they ever
stopped to stealing tools or destroy
ing work on jobs, nor have they ever
inundated men on jobs or followed
them to their homes. This is pure
bunk" to be read and believed by
the reading public not acquainted
with the situation, and is on par with
the injunction they have obtained in
Judge Leslie's court. This document
enjoins the members of Local No. p
from doing things they have never
done and is also food for the unsus-
pecting public to feed upon.
The article further states that none
of these contractors are employing
any members of Local No. % except
those who came back voluntarily.
Some more truth and fiction mixed.
1t is true they are not employing
any members of Local No. D,
but they give the lie to the whole
sentence by adding, except those
who have come back voluntarily" for
none have gone back voluntarily or
otherwise,
They are working few half
skilled non-union electricians, and
| would rome nearer ~ getting the