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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24
PLATINUM IN THE NORTH MAY HELP
 THE ALLIES
Experts Are to Be Sent to Alaska to Make Report on Find of Prof.
 Parker.

1 Discovery of platinum in Alaska York and others has aroused govern ment agencies to the greatest ac- itivity in the hope of finding sufficient quantities of precious metal to meet the war needs of the Allies.
 Four government experts have situation and report on the discov- cries, which may replenish the plat mum supply cut off recently by the virtual cessation of activities in the ural Mountains mines, the source oi the worlds greatest supply.
 Intensive operations would follow a favorable report, for the true con- dition, it is declared, cannot be de- termined before next year, by which time the present short supply will be very nearly exhausted.
 Professor Parker has reported finding platinum in quantities in the gravel of the Kahillna River during 1 gold placer drilling. Installation ot dredge followed and K B. Mer- tie, government geologists, was as signed to observe results. Alaskan gold miners also have reported plat mum in the Ketchikan, Koyukuk Fairhaven and Christochina districts Between ten and twelve ounces Of platinum were discovered in Al. aska last year and this small amount was sufficient to greatly stimulate further prospecting this year. Gov. ernment experts will go no further than to say that the situation is "hopeful,' but they intend to lend every effort to development while there is the slightest chance of re suits.
 War uses of platinum include the making of sulphuric acids and the completion of contact points of the ignition system of airplanes, automo- piles and telephone and telegraph instruments. Substitutes have beer found for it in making of sulphuric acids, but it is almost indispensable for other uses.
 So acute is the worlds shortage that it has advanced from $45 to $105 an ounce since the beginning of the war. The condition has be- come so critical in this country that survey of the visible supply has been made, but the results have not been published.
 Russian banks which made high loans on the OltnI1t of tho Irrol Mountains miners are understood to hold large quantities of platinum but the chances of obtaining their supply is regarded as very uncer- tain. Seven hundred and fifty troy ounces constitute the largest annual production of platinum in the United States, while Russia before the opening of the war produced as much as 300,00O ounces in a year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24

Special French dinner at the Gas tineau Cafe Saturday night. Special music for the occasion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24
COLORED MAN AT HAYNES
 BONDED TO KEEP PEACE

HAYNES, Aug. 22. Special Cor respondence) B. A. Barnett, act ing U. s. Commissioner in the ab- sence of Judge Kennedy, had his first case Monday in the case of the United States against Peter Brown lcolored) on a charge of threaten ing to do bodily harm to Robert Carlson. Brown was placed under a peace bond of $100, which he immediately furnished by putting up the cash and he was discharged fiom custody.
 Joe Rosene, Jr., came down from Glacier mining camp, after meat for the .aLp. but as there has been no fresh :leat in the Haines market for
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24
NATIVE WOMAN IS DEAD; AUTHORITIES
 WILL INVESTIGATE

The body of Sally, Native woman wife of "Funter Bay Charley" was brought to town late last night and is in the C. w. Young Undertaking Parlors. The woman came to her death Tuesday at Funter Bay, during a drinking bout between herself, an other Native woman and two white men. said to be members of the crew of the steamer Firwood.
 The exact cause of the death of Sally is unknown, but it is being in vestigated by the Federal authorities and a coroner's inquest will be held tomorrow to ascertain the cause.
 According to the story told by the Natives who accompanied the body to town, the two white men and Black Mary, another Native, went to Sally's house on Tuesday and a general drinking bout took place. "Funter Bay Charley" who is a cripple, be came very drunk and knows of noth ing that took place. When he "came too" he started calling and the other Native responded
 The body of the dead woman was found in the cabin, but everyone had disappeared. Money belonging to the woman was gone and her trunk had been broken open.
 Deputy Marshal H. F. Morton left last night on gas boat for Gam bier Bay with Black Mary, to inter cept the Firwood and pick up the two men. They will be arrested on warrants charging them with fur nishing whiskey to natives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24

THE EMPIRE-All the Nevu All the Time. When It Is News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24

About the only people who never quarrel over religion politics are those who have mighty little of either.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24

tineau Cafe Saturday night. Special music for the occasion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24
MINING APPLICATION
 No. O3681

Notice of Application of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company for United States Patent to the Jeff and "RusselP
 Lode Claims
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, Juneau, Alaska June 27th, 1917.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in pursuance of Chapter Six of Title Thirty-Two of the Revised Statutes of the United States, the undersigned, the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, corpora tion, duly organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of West Virginia, author ized to do and doing business in the Territory of Alaska, whose post office address is Juneau, Alaska, by it's authorized agent and attorney in fact, P. R. Bradley, whose postoffice address is Treadwell, Alaska, has filed an application for patent for the Jeff and Russell con- tiguous lode claims, situate between Silver Bow and Jualpa Basins in the Harris Mining District, Terri tory of Alaska, and designated by the field notes and official plat on file in this office as Mineral Survey No. 1908, which field notes of survey describe the boundaries and extent of such lode claims on the surface with magnetic declina- tion at all corners of 32' 15' east, folI
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24
RUSSELL LODE. SURVEY
 No 1QQ2

Beginning at point for true Corner No. 1, whence U. s. M. M. No. ? bears South 60o AT "A" East, 6,046.48 feet; thence South 58o 43' West, 1391.7O feet; thence North 32' or West, 569.65 feet; thence North 58' 43' East, 1391.70 feet; thence South 32' or East. 569.65 feet, to point for true corner No. 1. the place of beginning. Total area 1S.198 ,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24
TOBACCO FUND
 IS EXCITING A
 KEEN RIVALRY
Thane Mess House Boys Issue Challenge; the 2 Bits Continue to
 Swell the Fund.
(Continued from Page One)

The Empire late yesterday after noon with this message: This is only the first and we serve fair warning that whatever the boys at the Perseverance mess house raise we will go them one better
 And then right on top of this comes the following from Postmaster J. c. Hendee, who in an unotfi- cial position says that he will will lingly collect for the tobacco fund at Thane, however, it seems to me that the club room would be a better place for this and l believe MT. Babson would be willing to take this duty upon himself.
 No gentleman-we are not going to interfere-you just get together and adjust this matter between your selves and the Campaign editor and the girls behind the counter know that Thane will do it's share as il always does and the best of fellow ship will exist.
 Native Boy Helps.
 'I am an American boy, even if am little Alaska native, and here is my bits Lifted upon a chair by his daddy so he could see what he was doing, three-year-old Arthur F. Charles, yesterday after noon opened his chubby little hand and deposited on the counter his little coin and his face beamed all over with smiles as the girls thank ed him and jumped down from the chair, grabbed daddy's hand and went chattering out the door, won der what sojer will get my pack age.
 The girls and the ladies of Ju- neau and Thane and on the Island are taking just as much interest in the boys in the trenches tobacco campaign" as the boys and the men. We'll. anyway, the ladies can always be depended upon to help any good cause and therefore the men have good backing.
 Day by day sees the amount swell ing over the previous days receipts and the following shows what was paid in from noon yesterday to noon today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24

about d week, nc purchase cou- pie of hogs from Joe Smith.
 A. F. Mclean has quite a crew at work on his new picture palace, and the work is being rushed as fast az the weather will permit.
 w. A. Anderson, a homesteader up the Chilkat Valley, and who was called to the bedside of his dying mother in Massachusetts nearly a year ago, has returned to make Alas ka his home.
 Bruce Brown, who has registred under the selective draft order, al- though young married man, claims no exemption; and stated that if the country needed and wanted him, he is ready to go.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-24

Many a man takes a gamblers chance and wins success who doesn't know what to do with it when he gets 1t.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
]. A. MILLER PASSES
TO GREAT BEYOND
VETERAN OF WAR BETWEEN
THE STATES. WAS NEARLY
EIGHTY YEARS OF AGE.

Mr.. J. A. Miller, better known as
Grandpa" Miller, died very sudden.
ly on last Tuesday at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. w. M. Ponder, at Tiff.
ton, where he was visiting. For years
he had made his home in Dawson
with his son, Mr.. w. L. Miller, where
surrounded by his children and
grandchildren he passed a peaceful
old age, loved and respected by all
who knew him. Only recently his
10th birthday was happily celebrat-
ed at the home of his son on Church
street.
Mr.. Miller was born in Greenville,
S. c., in 1888. In 1848 he moved
with his parents to Barlow county,
Georgia. He served his country faith
fully through the war between the
states; came to Dawson in 1866,
where he lived a quiet, upright life.
At fourteen years of age he united
with the Baptist church ard contin-
ued through all the years loyal
member.
The remains were brought to Daw-
son Wednesday and inferred in Cedar
Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Miller is survived by five chill
dren, Mr.. W. L. Miller, of Dawson
Mrs. w. M. Ponder, of Triton; Mrs.
Guy Cox, of Omega; Mrs. M. L.
Webb, of Omega, and Mr.. Walter
Miller, of Triton. These were all
present at his funeral, which was
impressively conducted by Rev. T. M.
Galloway. A large concourse of
friends paid last tribute to the life
and character of this good man.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
FORMER DAWSON AGENT CIV
EN- PROMOTION BY RAILROAD
Made Remarkable Record With Cen
trail of Georgia in This State.

The many friends of Mr.. Louie E.
Policy, former agent of the Central
of Georgia railroad at Dawson. will
be pleased to learn of his recent pro-
motion by the N. G. and st. L. Rail-
way company. Mr.. Policy will begin
his duties after this week as general
eastern agent, with an office in New
York City. His territory will in
clude New York City, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington, Wilmington
and points as far north as the Cana
dian border.
Before going with the N. C. and
st. L. Mr.. Policy was with the Cen
trail of Georgia, and enjoyed the dis
tinction of good record, an in
stance being an increase of the bust
ness at the Athens station of the
road over 800 per cent in three and
one-half years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
METHODIST REVIVAL
SERVICES HAVE CLOSED
THE ACCESSIONS TO MEMBER
SHIP WERE "a. WILL HAVE
LOVE FEAST TOMORROW.

After two weeks of successful re-
vival work the meeting at the Meth
odist church closed Sunday night.
The pastor, Rev. T. B. Stanford,
conducted every service of the series,
and throughout the meeting held
the intense interest of the large con-
gregation.
Despite the very warm weather of
Sunday the church was filed, num-
Der from out of town worshiping
here at the eleven O'Clock service.
From the text, eco home to thy
friends, and tell them what great
things the Lord hath done for thee y
the speaker admonished all to be
bearers of the gospel story by lives
of consecrated service to humanity,
walking in the footsteps of the lowly
NaZarine.
The profound discourse so earnest
ly and forcefully presented at the
evening service was from the text,
"Turn we to the stronghold We pris-
oners of hope" The vast audience
gave close attention to the message,
vibrant with solemn warning and ten
der pleading.
AS one good result of the meeting
"a united with the church, and will
be received into full fellowship on
next Sunday morning.
The pastor announced services for
the children Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at o'clock in the afternoons.
On Wednesday evening love feast
will be held, to which the public is
invited.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
)Ont Orget The County Fair This Fall
Watch The Future Information
RED CROSS
ORGANIZED
!. rwo HUNDRED CHAR.
,cupFRs ARE ENROLL
n N THE COUNTY.

Saturday, night there was an
''. ~. Gathering of Terrell
S' -;.i,ons at the court house to
,,,s Of the work of the Red
1 aoJ Of the service every citi-
' a-@ to render in the pres
i fI Ias,l Red Cross movement has
, loiar way for several weeks,
" a3o + Gardner, Jr., finding it
Y. IT, To- do a great deal of pre-
\, work ~ before attempting per-
" |; "nrrg tu while tempo
\ 1,. GrS DR.. Guy Chappell,
.i yrr valuable assistance IN all
iP rijely advertised meeting for
N. "I night was for the purpose
l.;,g Hon. Walter Colquitt, of
II whose Office as state CHAIR
N d tbe Red Cross qualities him
IT. in a way to make every
srn "a the scope and pun
u lf' the nationwide efforts to
emergencies arising from :ac-
sarfarp Mr.. Colquitt was IN
III BY Judge Edwards, and
IN once into his subject, laying
I En- the obligation to meet their
stc duty by serving at home IN
y Cross work, which is one of
Ill., imperative needs of the
n we would save from neglect
keatb the sick and wounded
Eesn soldiers at the front.
sea must care for the thousands
4 sons who will soon be draft
4 service in foreign countries,
1 is to maintain her high COM
land the respect of other nations
! earth.
| gratifying that Terrell coun-
4 swung into line to answer this
Il service for humanity. This is
Is 50 broad, so high and holy
/ our citizens should be able to
heartily in every effort for
work.
Il splendid executive ability of
8ffcers elected at the organiza-
which followed the speaking is
srantee that the local work will
kpatched with sound Judgment
Alan. NJ. c. Edwards; vice chair
BMrs, W. H. Gardner, Jr.; sec
Mrs. L. c. Hoyl; treasurer,
Saville.
/ hundred and fifty charter
hrs have been enrolled, while
b has an auxiliary organized
Is. Marvin Pierce with twenty
Ars, and the other towns Of
spnty have already made or are
&g campaigns.
next meeting viii be held Fri
hJ at s o'clock at the court
i and request is made that
8man woman and child in the
4 be present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
NOT ENOUGH CHILDREN

ever receive the proper balance of food
to sufficiently nourish both body and
brain during the growing period when
NATURES demands are greater than in
mature life. This is shown in so many
pale faces, lean bodies. frequent colds,
and lack of ambition.
For all such children we say with
unmistakable earnestness: They need
Scott's Emulsion, and need it now 1t
possesses in concentrated form the very
food elements to enrich their blood. II
changes weakness to strength; It makes
them sturdy and strong. No alcohol.
Scott 81 BOVINE. bloomfield N.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
LITTLE CHILD CALLED
TO THE ETERNAL HOME
Death Came as a Result of Com
plication of Troubles.

The death angel recently visited
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. L.
Johnston, of Chamblisston, and took
away little Allie, one of their little
twin girls. Everything possible was
done by both physician and others,
yet death came as a result of COM
plication of troubles.
The following appropriate lines
have been contributed:
Fond parents, do not weep,
God your darling baby will keep;
Safe from life's cold storm and
rain,
Your sad loss is Allies gain.
j. B. NJ.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
PRIMITIVE SERVICES AT
CHICKASAWHATCHEE CHURCH

Preaching services have been an
nounced at the Primitive Baptist
church for Friday, Saturday and Sun
day. The pastor, Elder R. H. Jen-
nings, will be assisted by Elder B. H.
Pearson, of Macon. The public is
cordially invited to attend each SER
vice.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26

If you have the itch, don't scratch.
1t does not cure the trouble and
makes the skin bleed. Apply BAL
LARD'S SNOW EMINENT. Rub it
in gently on the affected parts. 1t
relieves itching instantly and a few
applications removes the cause thus
performing a permanent cure. Price
Csc, so and $1.00 per bottle. Sold
by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
APPROPRIATE SERMONS ARE
ANNOUNCED FOR BAPTISTS

The regular prayer meeting viii be
held at the Beptist church Wednes-
day night. On Sunday morning the
pastor. Rev. T. M, Galloway. will dis
cuss 1.-The Mission of the Red Gross"
and at night, "A Blessed Transition"
All are cordially invited to these SER
vices.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26

A regular morning operation of
the bowels puts you in fine shape for
the days work. If you miss it you
feel uncomfortable and cannot Fut
vim into your movements. For all
bowel irregularities, HERBINE is
the remedy. 1t purifes, strengthens
and regulates. Price Soc Sold by
Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
DR.. Thomas J. Hart
Now Licensed Pharmacist.

Mr.. Thomas j. Hart was one of the
successful applicants who went be-
fore the state board of examiners. of
fore the state board of examiners in
Macon the past week, and was grant
ed license. Sixteen of the forty
eight standing failed to pass.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
WALTER MERCER MAKES
EXCELLENT RECORD AT TECH

After an absence of several months
in Atlanta, Mrs. Susie D. Mercer and
son, Walter, are back home for the
summer. Mr. Walter Mercer has
made an excellent record as a stu
dent at the Tech during the past
scholastic term.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
ALL DAY SINGING AT
BELLFLOWER SUNDAY

There will be singing at the
Bellfower school house next Sunday
afternoon at o'clock, July /. Every
body is invited to attend Singing
school will start on Monday follow
ing July 2. Everybody who expects
to attend should be on hand prompt
".
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
F. C. THOMPSON UNDERGOES
OPERATION IN BIRMINGHAM

The many friends of Mr.. F. G.
Thompson will regret to learn that
he underwent an operation for abb
cess of the kidneys in Birmingham
yesterday The latest report from
him is that he is doing as well as
could be expected Mr.. Thompson was
of his kidneys. Mr. Thompson was
first thought to have appendicitis.
He was visiting in Birmingham on
account of the illness and death of
his brother.
Improved fruit jar caps with rub
bers, Csc dozen; 15c Y dozen. w.
H. LOCKE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
Daughters of the Confederacy
Share Proceeds Thursday.

The Daughters of the Confederacy
will share the proceeds of the moving
picture theater on Thursday, and
request the patronage of the public.
The money will be applied to a work
or urgent need. Remember the date,
June %.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
Red Cross Association
To Meet Friday Night

The Terrell County Red Gross as
ISOLATION will meet at the court house
on Friday night, the goth, at eight
O'Clock Every man. woman and
child in the county is invited to at
tend.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
Domestic Science
Department Announces Plans.

The domestic science department
of the Woman's. Club has a notice
elsewhere in The News which will be
Of much interest to those who in
tend to enter exhibits at the Ter
rell County Fair this fall.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
City Tax Assessors Are
in Session This Week.

The city tax assessors are now in
session at the court house. and prop
erty owners would do well to call
and make their returns. They will
not be in session longer than this
week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26

Improved fruit jar caps with rub
bers, 25c dozen; 15c u dozen. W.
H. Locke.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
FORD OWNERS.

4 your Ford car on kerosene.
F.. invention in America. Twice
mileage Of gasoline. Agents
p +" j. JOSEY, Americus.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
rhe ouIuIue mat Does Not Affect The Head

BECAUSE Of Its eonle AID laxative effect, LAxA.
TIVE BROM0 QUININEis better than ordinary
9uiniue aad does not cause nervousness nor
inging IN mead Remember the full name and
six q. the signature of Z. w. GROVE. as.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
Miss Mamie Galloway
Studying in Atlanta.

Miss Mamie Galloway, who pos
sesses unusual musical talent, is
making the most of vacation bv con-
tinuing to study. She is with her
sister, Miss Elizabeth, at College
Park, and under the direction of
Miss Francis Stovall is delighted with
hO,.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-06-26
Little Locals.

Mrs. W. w. Wilson has disposed
of her country place, "Fernland.' .
near Albany, the price received being
$4,000.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-10
GOVERNMENT WILL
PUBLISH OFFICIAL
DAILY NEWSPAPER
Will Be Sent to All Newspa-
pers and Postmasters- "A
Special Weekly Edition.
{By the Associated Press,


Washington, May 9.-Beginning
tomorrow, the government will is
sue a daily newspaper, giving an
nouncements of all the departments
relating to. war preparation. The
publication, known as "The Official
Bulletin" will be issued under the
direction of the committee on public
information and will be mailed to all
newspapers asking for it. Postmas-
ters have been requested to post the
daily in their offices. A weekly bull
letin is planned especially for issu-
ance to weekly newspapers, which
will be asked to copy as many items
as possible. Edward S. Rochester,
former editor of Washington news
paper, is editor of "The Official Bull
letin.''
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-10

given instructions for registration.
"Officials of educational, charitable
and other institutions should apply
for instructions from the county
clerk on the sixth day as to con-
venient method of registration.
"The wardens of jails, penitentiar-
les and reformatories should apply to
county or city clerks on the
sixth day.
give days after the date of the
presidents proclamation, complete
regulations will be in the hands of all
sheriffs and officials of cities of over
10000 population. The president is
authorized to call upon all public Of
ficials to assist in the execution of the
law
'The plan is, however, to rely upon
the people for the proper execution
of the law. 1t is expected that patri-
otic citizens will offer their services
free as registrars. Such services will
be greatfully acknowledged. Volun-
teers for this service should COM
municate Immediately with the prop
er officials"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-10
Ships Cause Controversy

New York, May S.The American
Transatlantic company since early
in the war has been operating under
the American flag q feet Of twelve
freight steamers known as the "Wag-
ner Ships" r. G. Wagner being the
head Of the company. They have been
plying mostly between New York.
Boston, Newport News and South
American ports. Four Of them were
seized by the British on account Of
which protest was, made by this
government resulting Ia q contro-
versy with the British government
which at the time the United States
entered the war had not baen settled.
Tho status az the lhips was un-