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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
ARE OUR OWN

There two million men and boys in the army We as a people, interested in every one of them. We do not disaster befall any. We grieve at the death of any of them; we sympathze with all of them in the hardships they have undergo But it is in whom most interested of 
 Every mother in this country is sorry when she hears death of of these soldiers. But it is not humanly possible for mother to take the interest mothers that she takes in her She therefore feels of relief when she reads that soldier has lost his life and finds that it is not her 
 It is well that we do not have the aliembraeing love for all boys that have for our own. One could stand the strain of misery that would fol- low It was divinely arranged that should love own and above the love bear for others; that not capable of grieving over all Of the mis fortunes of the world would grieve own misfortunes is wisely arranged Otherwise the world would soon have been wrecked drowned in tears long ago
 We read where hundreds thousands of boys have been killed in battle. We recall that our own es caped Our grief for the hundreds or the thousands
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
GRINS AND GR0ANS
KEEP SMILING

Within the muddy. slimy pool The stars reflection glows; The cheerful song, within some fool May wake a soul who knows? X seed by chance dropped on the sod May cause a future flower to blow; A kindly word or friendly nod May give to someone. crushed with woe, New strength to strive, new faith in God
 Though he that cheers may never know.
 IS. F. Kiser)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

can not be keen it would have been for the one we call our own-and it is well. The misery of the world broken into bits in order that it may be withstood The could withstand all of the misery in the world if it should fall upon each individual, all of it.
 So we go through the hoping that mothers son may be killed, but praying God that may be spared It is not altogether selfish prayer it is prayed response the divine impulse that plant ed in every human being when he she created.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

The housewife who hangs her food card over her work table can scarce ly avoid thinking in food values. It should be our pride as we'll as our duty to cooperate in this work as a lasting benefit to the individ ual ts well as the aid we will be giving the nations who are fighting that we may retain freedom and our rights.
 Alaskans are first of all Ameri- cans. After giving this subject care ful consideration they will not hesi tate to lend a helping hand.
 XN
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

Having attained the allotted three score and ten some years ago, Richard Croker. the ia nous one time leader of Tam many Hall, has turned around and is going back to the days of his youth. if his latest photo graph may be accepted as an in- dication of age. Apparently Mr. CroEer has abandoned the beard by which he was so we'll known and, coupled with his sunny
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
WHERE OUR DUTY LIES.

Editor Empire
 In one of our local papers recently was an extract from a Southwestern Alaska paper to the effect that no word in the English language had done more harm than "Conserva- tion," or none more hated by Alas kans.
 There are a few persons who do not seem to be in accord with he conservation movement, and who are disinclined to aid in the work as outlined by the U. S. Food Admin istrators.
 The administration has not asked us to deprive ourselves tV the point of starvation We are to use what we need but no more Thus avoid ing vast amount of useless waste.
 Some of the dissenters severely criticize and sjustly, those who os- tcntatiously refuse sugar and cream in their tea. those who (when they are in the habit of taking it black and piously refuse cake or any article of food containing sugar or fats. then proceed to entertain friends us ing an unlimited degree most of the articles they are asked to use spar ingly or not at all.
 These things antagonize many, who in the privacy of their homes are conscientiously endeavoring to T cards.
 One lady (not an Alaskan) boast. ng many relatives and friends in the war zone said, Why should l use Graham flour and corn meal when l detest it. l wish this lady could have heard the pupils in the primary grade of one of our local schools discussing this subject. Their loyalty to their flag. and personal re- 5ponsbility, their willingness to deny themselves for the sake of starving women and children in the wake of 2n invading army, the eagerness and enthusiasm displayed in their ef- forts to aid the United States and her allies were certainly not lack ng in patriotism.
 Then again we hear this argument. T work every day, and with the high cost of living l just make eX- penses, why should I deprive my. self when others in better circum- 5tances do not?"
 Because your neighbor fails in his duty does it lessen your responsi- 5ility. The conservation of our food supply is the first step toward econ omy in the wastage of the American people, and the first step leading to the reduction of the high cost of living.
 How many can visualize a long pro. cession of dollars carrying banners labeled, Ignorance of Household Economies" indifference etc, marching along the route to the gar bage can?
 Several ladies have been heard to express regret that the Domestic Science course taught in the High Schools, were not open to all No doubt if our domestic science teach CTS had the time to devote to q class ual as well as the aid we will be profitable for them as well as those attending
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

Confirmation has been obtained on the report that l. P Pierpon Morgan & Co.,, acting agents for the British treasury, buying in the market the shortterm notes and bonds of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and selling the securities pledged as collateral these issues. part of the collateral deposited security for the British obliga
 ons consists of American stocks and bonds, but most of these have been offered for sale only when the market has been favorable
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
The Czar

(Ohio State JournaD
 In our disagreeable way we told one If our prominent male suffragists yes terday that even if the cause goes down to defeat at the polls next Tues day he probably could help his life bear the blow and make her at lea st I little happier than she is now by aiding couple of dollars a week to her housekeeping allowance, but this did not appeal to him as at all practicable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

Cologne Gazette has stated that the Pope will shortly send peace note to all the belligerents This note will fully than the former one into suggestions conditions which, far France is concerned will be influenced by information which the Pope received from the French Cardinals who cen,.y visited Rome
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

Postponment of payment of the Boxer indemnity for five years agreed upon by the United States gov ernment and Entente powers, will give China use of about $200000,000 for government purposes, and it is expected to remove the necessity for obtaining a foreign loan for China.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Not a Love Episode.

He sazed into her lovely eyes With some concern: A love affair. so you surmise, Read on. and learn He eazed away but not with bliss. We heard him wheeze, You have astigmatism. miss; Ten dollars. please'
 -Q-ouisville Courier Journal
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
No Hothouse Bloom

Few of us get a chance to conduct courtship in conservatory, as they do in novels"
 "It may be just as well. l guess love that blooms on the front prch is better calculated to bear the cold winds of real life"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Of Little Value

l s'pose the CZar
 Now loafs before Some grape juice bar Or candy store. Perched on q crate
 He whittles sticks And doth dilate
 On politics. To other days
 His thoughts must go l suppose he says
 T told you so"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

Somehow or other we've never known trouble but what after it was gone we have been stung with the realiza- ion of how much better we could have borne with it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Success Demonstrated

(Boston Transcript So successful is the fuel administra- tion that householder can obtain a ton of coal now from any dealer, if they happen to belong to the same lodge
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

Allied governments are said to have assented to proposal of the French government to have Chinese military forces of 25,O00 to France. The force would be placed in the second line and along lines of transport communication and in labor work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

The Empire Printing Company's Job Printing Department is better equipped for nns commercial and so- ciety printing lhan ans printing office in Alaska. New machinery and equipment has recently been in- tailed, and more is under way. Make us prove these statements Ay gtving us your order. 0
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Could Move the Garage

Wife, I've ordered portable gar age"
 God enough. Now when the auto breaks down we needn't leave it ex- posed to the weather all night"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Sure Thing

CKansas City starr If it's a newspaper that never has anything interesting in it, the ex change editor usually finds two copies of it in his mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Good Thing
Cincinnati Fl

Cincinnati Enquire) It is a good thing fer the entire world that only one man in a million is taken at his own valuation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Sit Up and Take Notice

w E The annual garbage can waste in this is enough to buy millions of dollars worth of Liberty Bonds. Think of that when you order more food than you can eat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Speaking of Stress

"Those Germans in the trenches must endure great hardships.
 They must I'd almost rather be Chancellor"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Danger Ahead

Don't you enjoy listening to the honk of the wild goose?''
 Not when he's driving an automo- bile"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Conditions Peculiar
CTnledn Rladel

CToledo Bade) A candidate may not have a leg to stand on and yet imagine he is run ming.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

smile, his bright eyes and his happy manner would entitle him to pass for young man of fifty or so. Old time politicians throughout the United States remember Croker in his heyday as the boss of that historic Tam many in New York. Croker ruled with an iron hand during his reign, but now he has for gotten politics and lives a quiet, simple life.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
Taking a Chance

Some of the poets are venturing to rhyme "camouflage" Talk is cheap"
 Yes; nobody is trying to conserve it"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08

Everybody reads TIE EMPIRE 1e Time. When sIt ia News
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-08
SUMMONS
Cease No. 164S-A)

In the District Court for the Terri tory of Alaska, Division Mum
 Der One, at Juneau
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
DEATH OF JOHN S. HATTEN,
NATIVE BIG sANDIAN.

The Liberal No, News has the fol-
lowing account OF the death OF native
OF this vicinity: ~.
John S. Hatten died wednesday af :
ternoon. May 20. 1917, at the home OF
his grandson. j. P. Moore. in Liberal.
His death was due 10 old age and a
general physical breakdown.
John Shinkel Hatten was born In
Wayne-co.. West Va, October 8. 1886.
and was at the time OF his death aged
81 years. months and IS days.
He was married July 81, 1853, at
Huntington. w. Va, TO Miss Nancy A.
Wilcox. To this union were born sew
en- children-fiYe sons and two daugh-
tiers Two sons and one daughter pre-
coded their father to the world beyond.
His wife died March "a, 1916. He is
survived by three sons and one daugh-
ter, DIR. ]. .. Hatten. st. Louis, Mo-. T.
b. Hatten. Liberal. Mo-: Mrs r. +.
Young Dayton, o.; and DR.. S. c. Hat
ten, Prescott. Kans.
Mr.. Hatten moved with his family
TO Carroll-co,, Missouri, in 1858. later
TO Atchison. Kans., where he lived dur
Ing the Civil war, and had many har-
rowing experiences during those trou-
blesome days OF the border warfare. He
freighted across what was then known
as the Great Western Plains. by the
Platte Ricer route in the early days to
Colorado. and spent some time in Dem
yer. which at that time was only a
small mining town,
In 1867 he moved in an OK wagon
from the Kansas town TO Nevada In
Nernon-co He crossed the Missouri
river at Kansas City. which then con-
sisted OF only a few struggling shacks
along the bank OF the river and was
known only as small trading post for
the river navigators.
AT Nevada he bought land that now
is entirely covered by the town. Ten
years later he bought and moved to a
farm in Doylesport. township, Bar
ton-co.. where he lived until he ac-
quired a competency to keep him thru
out his remaining years. For time
he was engaged In the mercantile bus
mess at Sheldon while he still kept his
farm. In 1889 he moved 10 Sheldon.
where he lived till moving to Liberal
in February. 1899. Here he resided till
his death.
Mr.. Hatten was well respected man
and during the days OF his activity was
always influential In the affairs OF the
community where he lived nd had
many warm friends.
The body was taken to Sheldon for
burial by the side OF his wife De-
ceased was a member of the Masonic
lodge.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
1850 MORE STUDENT AIRMEN
FOR ARMY BEGIN TRAINING.

Washington, May 2S.-Another lot OF
$50 student ayiators for the army went
into training today at the six colleges
which are aiding the Government in
building up the corps. The first stu
dents were received last Monday, and
new classes will be started each sue
ceeding Monday until the full 600 are
unoar training
The plan is to turn out $50 aviation
reserve corps officers each week after
the first class finishes its course, the
number at the schools being kept at
600.
The War Department issued a state
ment today saying that men are stiIl
needed for this work. Applications to
the aernoautical officer of the nearest
army post will bring any man who
seeks to join the air service informa-
ton and necessary papers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
THE OLDEST MAN.

"A recent news item from Baileysville,
Wyoming CO., w. Va, says that John
Drysdale, of that place, is hale and
hearty at the age OF 120 He was born
August r. 1896. in Scotland. the year
before George Washington went out OF
office.
Drysade ran away from home in his
youth and was a sailor for IS years.
He landed IN New York when he was
II years old. and has visited every
country on the globe since. He was a
member OF Sir John Franklin's Arctic
expedition when its ship was frozen in
the ice for ten months, Drysdale walk
ed to the polls last November to vote
for Woodrow Wilson. He is still an
excellent swimmer. in spite of his age.
-. He married at'-i5, and was a. wfd-
over at 16. He has one wife buried in
Scotland. one in Canada and one in the
United States, If his oldest son were
living he would be 104 years old.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01


! Mrs. Chas. York and two sons re-
turned last Friday from short visit
in Paintsville.
Mrs. L M. Copley, of Ashland. ana
Mrs. jeff Wilson. went to walbridge
Decoration day.
Miss Elizabeth Yates returned on
Monday from visit tb Mrs B. ]. Fox
in Sciotoville. Ohio.
Mrs. d. G. Spencer, Mrs. J.B.Crutch-
er and Mrs. Billie Rife spent Decora-
ton Day at Richardson.
Paul Copley Frank Luther and Jesse
Shelter, Of Ashland, were guests OF
Jesse Roberts last Sunday.
Kelson Salyer, former x. N. C. stu
dent, was in Louisa this week the guest
Of the family of Elem McHenry.
Miss Hattie Preston is at home from
Radnor. w. Va, for few days visit
with her mother, Mrs. James Pinson.
of this city.
After spending few days with his
family. MI. j. w. Yates returned
Tuesday to Ashland where he Is taking
medical treatment.
Mr.. Fred Dial, who now holds posi-
ton at Williamson, and Mr.. Tilden
Maynard, OF that city, are expected
this week to be the guests OF the for
mer's parents Of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Shannon and chill
dren arrived last Friday from Stark.
W. Va, for a visit in Louisa They
were guests on Sunday of his mother,
Mrs. Mary Shannon on Lick creek.
Mrs. Elizabeth Eldridge returned
Monday from a visit in GAINESVILLE, o
She was accompanied home by Mrs. T.
L. Muncaster and three children who
will spend some time as guests of her
parents. Mr., and Mrs. ]. w. Yates
Miss Jennie Bromley returned Mon
day from Lumberport, w. Va. where
she had been for several months. She
was accompanied home by Mr.. and Mrs
T. ]. Philips and three children. The
trip was made to within five. miles OF
this place by automobile Mr.. Philips
returned Tuesday and his family re-
manned for a visit to Louisa friends.
They were residents Of this city few
years and while hero made many
friends
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The Woman's Missionary Society OF
the M. E. Church South. held the May
meeting at the home of Mrs. James l..
Carey last Tuesday afternoon.
The meeting was opened by Mrs w.
H. Foglesong. Hymn S4S.
7 Bible sson:-"Following Christ in
Self Giving. Mark S-45 John III-l6.
Prayer:-Mrs. w. L. Ferguson, Mrs.
Shank, Mrs. Philips
Topics:-"Planting the Gospel in the
Belgian Congo" by Miss Alice Smith;
Extending the Negro Helping Hand'by
Mrs. Shank; Our Missionary Force in
the Congo by Mrs. w. M. Byington.
Talk:-"The Life of David Livings-
tone" by Mrs. Wallace.
Hymn:-193
Benediction: Mrs. Wallace, Pres.
The meeting was very interesting
from beginning to end. There were two
visitors, Miss Alice Smith and Mrs.
Philips. a
MRS. w. NJ. BYINGTON,
Superintendent Publicity.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
STOPPING THE WOUNDS OF
soLDIERs WITH NEWSPAPER.

New York. May 25.-rwounds Of SOL
diers on the battlefields of France are
being stopped by newspapers in many
cases. representatives of the Red Cross
said here today. Rather than bleed to
death on the battlefield 1t was assert
ed. "the men run this terrible risk OF
gangrene and other Infection To meet
tho urgent demand for dressings, the
output Of the foreign and American
military relief departments is being
merged for quick shipments 10 the
scene Of the terrific fighting around
Arras in the Champagne. In one week,
u is estimated, this amounts to $4,000
dressings. Twenty two tons OF sup@
plies for French and Belgian hospitals
are included in Red Cross shipment
which went forward short time ago.
There are also sixty nine thousand
cans OF condensed milk for under -nour-
ished children in the war districts.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01

Mr.. Weber. OF the State Roads do
partment has been in Lawrence county
several days. investigating conditions.
Ho Ia evidently very practical and
competent man.. He went over the
Blaine road Wednesday with County
Judge Clayton. Chairman Augustus Sny-
der OF tho Good Roads Association. and
II. b. Highberger. They viewed the
proposed change by which two large
hills between here and Blaine will be
avoided. This is change that should
be made at once, The greatest work
that can be done for our roads is to
change all bad locations We have been
urging this for years. Get the roads
on the best possible locations and then
we can maintain them.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES.

There were ten first class certificates
granted in last weeks examination. The
following persons received them: Erma
Sparks, Henry Walter, Maud Miller.
Regina Pennington, Goldie P. Moore,
Willie c. Austin, Jay Ferguson, Emma
Layne. Roy Thompson and Hazel Cur
Mute.
Out of the seventy applicants twenty
failed to make the required averages
and one withdrew from the examina-
ton.
Henry Walter made an average OF.
"a per cent. the best grade received
The next examination will be held at
Louisa June Is and 16.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
INJURED DURING STORM.

Mr.. M. ]. Mccarthy. of Ashland. bag
gage master on the G. and o. was in
jured Sunday when his train raf into
a tree beyond Kilgore. The limbs of tho
tree broke some glass in the window
and Mr.. Mccarthy suffered a badly
lacerated hand.
Mr.. Mccarthy reports that the storm
was one of the worst that has visited
tina section of Kentucky for a long
while. At Kilgore there was verit-
able cloud burst and many people were
driven from their homes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE
MARRIED IN FORT GAY

II is reported that Miss Gussle Rey-
nolds and Mr.. Wiley Chapman went
from FIT. Gay. w. Va, to Ironton. Ohio.
on Tuesday where they were married
that evening. They were accompanied
by Miss Elizabeth Alara and Mr. Jim
Reynolds. brother OF the bride.
Mr. Chapman has been in Oklahoma
for some time where he. Interested. In
the oil business. He is native of Ker-
init. w. Va v,
Miss Reynolds is the daughter Of Ed
Reynolds. OF FIT. Gay and granddhigh-
ter OF Rev. and Mrs. S. F. Reynolds, of
this city. She is an unusually pretty
girl and very popular.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01

II your young hopeful fails TO respond
with enthusiasm 70 your cry Hoe. for
the garden" escort him to the wood
shed and do unto him as you have been
done unto IN times long past. II may
pain him, but will train him. You may
grievo little over how sorry you'll be
when he's dead. but, bless your heart.
he'll outliye you many day and after
you're dead Il won't make any differ
ence.-Cynthinna Democrat.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
THE BLAINE FAIR ASSOCIATION.

Last Saturday at Blaine an organi-
zation was perfected for the purpose of
holding a fair at that place next fall.
The exhibits will include live stock and
probably agricultural products.
Oliver Swetnam was elected presi-
dent G. w. Kouns vice president and
Jesse Young treasurer. The executive
committee and time for holding the
Blaine fair will be announced later.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
TRIee COUNTY GIRL
To Do Domestic Science Work In
Boyd County.

Miss Rheda Washington, of near
Montgomery, has recently gone to Cat
lettsburg, KY. to take charge of the
domestic science and canning club
work in Boyd-co. The appointment
came through the Agricultural Extern
sion Work Department, and Miss Wad-i
lington assumed her duties several days
ago. The Cadiz Record says: She has
been making special study of this
work for some time. and is eminently
equipped to handle the work most sue
cessfully.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
GEORGE 3. MARTIN SEEKS
RELIEF FOR COAL MEN.

The car shortage situation, as it af-
fects the coal operators of Eastern Ken
lucky, was outlined to the Interstate
Commerce Commission in Washington,
D. c.. Tuesday by George B. Martin. of
Catlettsburg. He urged the commits
sion to provide speedy relief.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
EARLY POTATO CROP TO SHOW
rs PER CENT INCREASE in U. S.

A twenty-five per cent increase In
this years yield of early Irish potatoes
was forecast by the agricultural de-
partment. on the basis OF present con-
dltions the department estimates the
crop at Ss.510.o00 bushels against "a
$50. 900 last year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-01
TO ENGAGE in CONTRACT Work

After ten years service in the Louisa
National Bank James L. Carey has re-
signed to engage in the contract BUSH
ness with his brother. George B. Carey,
who has made big success in the
business. ]. L. will go to Mcdowell co
w. Va. within the next few days to
enter upon his new line of work. The
firm has a contract to build seven miles
of road in that mountainous region. 1t
consists of heavy grading and steam
shovel will be used on the job.