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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
Boiling" Saves Much.

or course Il certain amount of com
mon sense is needed in the use of
canned foods. just as it is needed in
crossing the street or getting eff a rail
way train. Fruits or vegetables which
show any signs of decay should not he
canned. Canned fruits or vegetables
whose looks or taste, or odor when The
can Is opened, might Indicate HAT they
are spoiled. are perhaps best thrown
away 10y the inexperienced Gamer:
although experienced housewives often
make use Of canned fruits that show
mold, for example, by boiling them
over before putting them on the tn
bic.
This last process suggests the name
Of "yacilus botulinus'-a germ in a
fair way 10 gain some small reputa-
ton. In Il recent number of Il medical
journal there appeared an article on
"hotuliSm.' disease which may be
contracted by eating spoiled canned
truss or vegetables.
1t should be clearly understood that
botulsm is one of the very rare mala-
dies. The chances for contracting it
by eating canned goods. say the ex-
perts, are rather less than the chances
of dying from lockjaw every time you
scratch your finger.
The long-and-short of this whole
matter Of canned food is that there is
no more danger from eating ii this
year than there was in any other year.
If you want TO take extra precautions.
recook canned foods little before
using them. Remember, too, that
homecoming is a great help in win
ming the war. and get behind next
years canning campaign.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
AMERICAN TO REBUILD TOWN
Dun-Sur-Meusc in France Is Promised
Restoration by Man of Same
Name.

Paris.-The inhabitants of the little
town Of Dun-surM euse are convinced
that, after all, there is lot in name.
For, thanks to the fact that its pat
ronymic happens to be the same as
that Of a wealthy and generous Ameri-
can, the ravages caused by war will
soon be made good
The municipal council of Dun-sur
Mehse has met in Paris to be present
ed to its godfather" who has under
taken to rebuild the town.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
TRADES TEETH FOR A SUIT
Molars Don't Fit, but Clothes Do, and
There Is Trouble in Pennsyl-
vania Town.

Pittsfield, PA. E. Scarf, former
ly of South America, bargained with
Israel Bluhm to make Bluhm a set of
false teeth in exchange for a tailor
made suit for Scarff's mother. The
teeth didn't fit although the suit did,
and Bluhm refused to deliver the suit.
Scarf threatened to take the teeth out
of Bluhms mouth, and Bluhm came
back by having Scarf arrested on a
warrant for practicing dentistry with
out registering. On his plea of nolo
contendre Scarff's case was ended on
payment of costs. He said he made
the false teeth by borrowing tools from
dentists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
MEN OF The NAVIES LIKE BIG FAMILY

ish and the two juniors American, or
the senior will be American and the
others British. The unity is such that
British and American destroyers swing
at the same buoy and follow each
other in their sea practices. At sea
they exchange. signals; on shore they
use the same clubs and huts. At one
base a converted cinema hall is now a
rendezvous for the bluejackets of the
two nations. There they fraternize in
the most cordial manner. Between
scenery painted by sailors and in front
of an orchestra of destroyer musicians
English and American artists sing their
songs and deliver their monologues to
their brothers of the sea.
"The incessant work of the destroy
ers and patrol boats in conveying
trOopships or merchant ships, or in
chasing the submarine. has not blunted
the edge of the sailorman's keenness.
If you speak to him about his present
'metier,' and compare it with his
peacetime labOrs. he will declare that
the latter We're heavier to bear. There
was the eternal maneuver for the ac-
ton which never came, and. after it.
officers had to analyZe the theoretical
results. Navigating ana engineer Stalfs
lived in an atmosphere of paper prob
lens. Nowadays they are swept away.
There is no time for them. And the
spice of danger has given zest to the
daily round. To understand that, one
must understand the psychology of the
sailor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27

Despite the presence of food admin
istratOrs, fuel directors. and other enc
mics our bitter and undefeated enemy,
HicOst Of Living, holds sway in the
capital itself.
Rich and poor alike patronize the
stalls Of the well-stocked markets and
the products Of the nearSouth appear
in great abundance. There is no scar
city of food here, but there are no de-
liveries and no charge accounts. Sat
urday is the big market day and no
doubt our food directors received
many of their inspirations while pass
ing through the crowded lanes of the
markets, where every conceivable edi-
BILE is offered for sale.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
She Stayed at Home.

Winchester, Ind.-Mrs. Sarah ]. Sea
graves of this city, who has just cele-
brated her ninety-third birthday, has
lived in Winchester since 1850. and
since 1861 has not been in the business
district Of the town until the other day.
when her grandson took her in IN Az
tomobilc FOR a ride about the city.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27

Hereford, TeX.-A SlO,OOO CROP
raised on land that less than one year
ago was all in native sod is the feat
of o. II. John and his two sons on $50
acres located about seven miles north
west of Hereford. The John men are
not farmers and moved here from
Flagstaff. AriZ
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
Fantastic Tales Concerning
ITEM Exploded by Federal
Government.
PRO. GERMANS SPREAD LIES
Home Gamers of America Prove Pa
triotis'n in Meeting Emergency
Billion Cans of Food on Pan
try Shelves Today.
BY FREDERIC J. HksKIN.

Neutrality-suspicious. are 100000
600 cans of home-cunned fruits and
vegetables on the pantry shelves of
American homes today. Those billion
cans are huge monument to patriot
ism and the speed and efficiency with
which democratic America can rally
to meet an emergency. They 9re a
weight of some size on the spirit Of
German autocracy and colossal STUN
bling block In the path of Germauy's
march 10 world domination. They are
the most important collection of cans
the world has ever seen. And il is Vi
tally important that the American peo-
pie should realize that those cans are
cans of good food. safe To use, safe to
eat, and that certain fantastic tales be-
ing circulated concerning them are ut
terly without foundation.
The home Gamers of America can
ned 100000 900 cans Of fruits and
vegetables this year Next year, if all
goes well and the spirit Of the people
remains equal to the tasks of war,
they will can one and one-half billion
cans Of fruits and vegetables. This is
war measure and one Of vital impor-
lance. ANY tale or rumor which tends
TO discourage the use OF this years bill
lion cans. or the preservation Of next
years billion and half cans is of aid
and comfort to the enemy, although it
may, in some instances, be reported in
all good faith.
Some of the rumors are so ridiculous
that few people will believe them.
Here are Il few that have been dis
covered, investigated and exploded by
authorities Of the federal government;
Exhibit \ is the tale circulated early
in the canning season, that a part of
the glass jars and rubber rings in use
had been poisoned by German spies.
Tale Spreads Fast
Exhibit + is rumOr of immense
persistence and vitality to the effect
that the government IS going to seize
homc-canned foods. This tale is sur
prisingly widespread, judging by the
number of anxious letters concerning
it that come to the government depart
ments, the federal food administration
and the various newspaper bureaus in
Washington. Whether the story was
started, as most people here believe,
deliberately to hamper the coming
campaign and render it less effective,
or whether it simply arises from an ut
ter misconception of the nature of the
food and It's purposes, is not impor-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
The Family Feeling.

Gratifying examples of cooperation
between the two services are fur
nished every day. Officers and crews
of the two fleets like each other so we'll
that they get mad at each other, as
the Americans say-just as if they
were members of the same family.
IN courts of inquiry both services
participate when both are involved.
Perhaps the senior officer will be Brit
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
Sees Ballad Rnzz.rd

Martinton, w. Va.-The belled boz
zard was actually seen near here by
Jasper D. Dilley while at work on his
farm. Dilley heard the tinkle of q
bell. the sound apparently coming from
overhead, and in looking up he saw a
large huzzard sailing over, with the
bell tied around his neck. Tho bel,
tinkled at every movement of The BIRDS
body.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
Value Of Nations Own History

There is nothing that solidifies and
strengthens a nation like reading of
the nations own history, whether that
history is recorded in books or en-
bodied in customs, institutions and
monuments.-Joseph Anderson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
't'I2 + - 2 Z = H.!
6 FEET 7 INCHES NOT
TOO TALL FOR ARMY

Little Rock, Ark.-W. Z. Hale.
Il farmer, appealed to the local
draft exemption board to dis
charge his son. w. P. Hale. be-
cause the lad is Just naturally
too tall for the army" But the
board rejected the application.
The young soldier is 6 feet and
: inches from the soles of his
feet to the top of his head.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
Danger Is Real.

Ills danger is real enough. Hydro
planes and other appliances have not
proved a sufficient solution. The only
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
Umbrellas SIS Each.

Havre.-The price of umbrellas IN
occupied Belgium has been fixed at %
francs (S11 each by German authori-
ties.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-12-27
Says Last Cood-Bys.

Handing the letters to her lawyer
she babe the prison officials good-by
and, escorted by the prison guards,
She entered a military automobile &C
companied by the two nuns and Cap
tain Bourchardon. Arriving at the
fortress of Nincennes she calmly
stepped out of the motor, turning TO
help one of the ntns to alight Then
the condemned woman was taken to
the office of the governor. where the
last fOrmalitieS were quickly gone
through. after which Mata-Harl again
entered the automobile, which started
for the rifle range, this time escorted
by Il squadron Of Dragons
On the range all preparations for
the execution were ready. \ detach-
ment of infantrymcn in their hlue-cray
uniforms were drawn up. forming a
hollow square-the targets being at
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
NEW ZEPPELIN
 MAKES SMOKE SCREEN

Geneva, Jan. PA new monster ZenueIin the LAO, made it's first flight over Friedrichshafen and Lax Constantine yesterday. It is equip ped with specially designed propel- lers which make virtually no noise. 4 machine is on board the big air cras' which, when put into opera tion covers the airship with smoke resembling a cloud, thus obscuring the air craft, so it cannot be seen from below. It is of much larger calibre than previously used and is mounted on top of the craft.
 The new airship will point the air craft fleet of the North Sea.
 Another such craft Is half com pleted. l..i
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
TRACTOR N0W
 READY FOR WORK

Wor comes from Mayo that the construction of the caterpillar trac- ton engine to be used to haul ma terral fol the new dredge to. Highet creek, where it Is to be erected, is finished and the machine will start work in a few days As soon as enough material has been assembled men will commence the work of con struction
 A large crew is engaged cutting wool for the use of the dredge which it is expected to have in op- erat:On by the middle of July.
 A number of prOspectors are work ing diligently on the siler prospects, and reports indicate that some of the proJeties soon will be on shiE ping basis. MT. Cunningham's pro- Derty, in particular, looked so fa- vcratle he was induced to build handsome residence on his claim and move his family there for the winter season.
 Taking everything into considera- tjou, the future prospects of the camp never looked brighter.
 The town of Mayo has for some time been engaged in a round of gaiety quite unusual even for such a progressive burg. Moonlight skat- ing parties, midweek concerts and Saturday evening dances are the or der of the day, or rather of the week. The presence there of the construction crew of the Mayo Dredginv company, with two charm ing young matrons, wives of the su- periutendent and chief electrician of the company, has inspired bach elors Of the camp to make the so- journ of the strangers as pleasant as pcssible.--Whitehorse Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
GREAT LOAN OF VICTORY"
 LANDED BY BRITISH

Lon ion, Jan. 2O-A "Loan of Vic 'ory' has been launched by Great Britain, to borrow from the masses bv subscription. It is expected this will he the greatest loan in history. The loan will be a per cent one issued a. 95 for term of thirty years with the bonds optionally re decmable at the end of twelve years It is also planned to have an op- tionary loan offer at per cent which will be free of tax, to be is sued at par.
 IL is hoped that this will be the last loan in connection with the war
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
LOST AIR MEN
 ARE LOCATED

Wellton, Arizona, Jan. 20 - Bishop and Robertson, the two army aviators were today found by a civilian searching party in the wilds of Sonoro.
 When found the two men were in an exhausted condition, having been walking for moro than four days without food, the only food that the two daring men having had with them when they left San Diego was two sandwiches and two oranges.
 Robertson was brought to this city, but Bishop was too weak and exhausted to walk and was left with some of the party to care for him in the Bosario mountains, where they were found, until help can be sent to bring him out.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20

Washington, Jan. 2O-Admiral George Dewey, the hero of Manila bay, who died in his home in this ci;V las Tuesday, was today laid to rest in Arlington National Gene terv, where his remains will lie witb those other naval heroes who have gone before.
 The Funeral services were very impressive, Presidnt Woodrow Will son aud his entire cabinet, just ices of the Supreme Court, the di- plcmatic corps, and g. great many other dignitaries being present to do all the bonors that a grateful
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
BIG WOODEN
 SHIP LAUNCHED

Seattle, Jan. 2O-At ten o'clock this morning the Samuel H. Hedges, monster 25O foot long wooden ship. was launched at the Puget SoIud Bridge and Dredge company s shin yards ths city.
 This is the first of twelve ships which are being constructed by thi. coL:pany for the Washington Shipping Corporation. The work on the other vessels will be pushed with the utmost speed, and it is be- lieved that several more of the ships will be launched during the coming spring and summer.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
BALLOT COUNT
 WILL BE SLOW

Juneau, Jan. 2O-The official canvassing board, with all members present, begun the work of canvass ing the votes in the last election yesterday, and from the rate at which the work progressed, the un- dertaking will be slow and ardu- rus one.
 Attorney General Grisby is adVis- ing the board regarding legal Ques- tiors involved, and it is not at all improbable that the board will have to adjourn from day to day until t't belated returns from isolated pre- cincts have been received by mail.
 In checking the ballots in the first precinct of Douglas, tn the first division, Sulzer gained htree votes over Wickersham, under a ruling made by the board that where a voter had marked his bal lot on the right margin Of the bal lot and that this had been called to the attention of the canVassing board, that the ballot be counted as marked.
 Neither Wickersham nor SulZer had a representative present.
 The Canvassing Board consists or the Surveyor General, the Governor os Alaska and the Collector of Gus  tC ms.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
MANY KILLED AN INJURED
 IN MUNITION EXPLOSION

London, Jan. 20-As the result of an explosion which occurred in a munition factory near here today, forty bodies of those who were kill ed have already been recovered, and many more are missing. Over one hundred persons who were more or less severely injured have been accounted for, but there are still a number of persons still missing.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20

Seattle, Jan. 2O-At an early hour this morning fire was discoY- cred in the Grand theatre building located on Gerry street between Secous and Third Avenues, and the fire department made a quick re spouse to the alarm.
 The fire was well under way whe the alarm was turned in, and flames were leaoiug through the roof when the department arrived. From every side the fire fighters fought the demon, but owing to the heavy wind little headway could be made against the roaring mass of flames and although heavy streams were brought into play from the sur rounding buildings it was soon seen tha. the theatre building erected by John Cort many years ago was doomed
 Fred Gillian, assistant fire chief Of the department, with a detail of men made an advance over the roof of the burning building in an at tempt at getting a line of hose where the water could be played.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
SWISS RECALLS
 ALL RESERVISIS

Washington, Jan. 20 - Swiss cousuls in all parts of the United States have been notified during the past tev days to order all Swiss reseryists who may be in the United States at the present time on leave of absence, to immediately return to Switzerland prepared for active ser vice.
 This action on the paIt of the Sy;ss government is believed here t be in the nature of a preparedness plan 70 be ready to offer resistance to the Teutons shuold they make an attempt to invade Switzerland In an attempt to make a rush into Paris from the south
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
THREE DEAD IN
 PORTLAND FIRE

Portland, Jan. 2O-Three per sons were burned to death in 9 fire which started in a rooming house early this morning, and be- fore the fire fighters could get the fife under control the entire build ing was consumed The names of the persons who lost their lives had not been learned up to late hour this morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
TWO F|REMEN KILLED IN FIRE
 WHICH BURNS SEATTLE GRAND

upon the fire from above, and when jrs about in position the root of 'he fire gutter building collapsed a. | Drecipitated the men into the ,yaring holocaust.
 Greater efforts were then put forth on the part of the entrapped fire fighters comrades, and soon the flames were gotten under control. Search was begun for Fire Chief G;iIam, and his dead body was soon recovered. The other man who went with Gillam is still missing. Both Gillam's feet were burned to a charr, and his body was badly crushed by the falling timbers.
 The fire continued to burn for several hours but was confined to the theatre building.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
AGAINST
 MILITARIASM

Indianapolis, Jan. 20-William LeQAings Bryan addressed the mem- bers Of the Indiana state legisla- ture yesterday afternoon, and in his remarks he said "YOu cannot have compulsory military training un- less yoa cultivate a military spirit, and t. do this would be a menace 10 your country"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
ADMIRAL DEWEY LAID TO REST IN
 ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

nation can bestoW upon a man af- ter he has gone to his great reward.
 For the final services, the great casket containing all that was earth ly of the great naval hero was con- ducted under 9 special guard by the pail bearers to a bier under the great dome of the National Capitol, and there the lastt sad rites were held.
 Thousands of persons were pres en- and greater number, who were unable to get inside the large rotunda were compelled to stand outside on the steps and walks about the capitol building.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
MANY PERSONS
 ARE INDICTED

Seattle. Jan. 2O-Eleyen more indictments have been returned by the Federal Grand Jury against small offenders.
 Eight of these, one woman be- ing included in that number, being persons who have been arrested in ill raids made by the Bootlegging Squad which has been been raiding various hotels, cafes, restaurants and other resorts where intoxicating HouCrs have been sold.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
ALASKAN5 ARE
 ENTERTAINED

Seattle, Jan. 20-John Neon, of the firm of BrCsius and Noon, lum- Der dealers at Seward, Will A. Steel of Cordoya, and A. c. Bald win were luncheon guests at the Seattle Chamber of Commrce today.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
56O0OO SYRIANS
 DIE STARVATION

Rome. Jan. 2O-According to in- formation received by the Corriere Ditalia, five hundred and ten thous- and persons have peiished in Syria fru:p starvation since the invasion and devastation of that country by tha Teutonic powers
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20

LATER-The names of the oth- CT firemen who were injured in the Grand theatre fire today are George Boyd, who had a leg broken, Chas. A. Hull, broken shoulder, Otto Rop- ney, broken arm. Boyd's condition is considered very serious.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
HALF HOLIDAY PROVISO
 SWEEPS B. c. CITIES

Vancouver Jan. 20-In the cleo tions in various towns in British Columbia held on Jan. 12, the half holiday program carried wherever proDcsed. Some favor Wednesday and some Saturday.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20

George Anderson, piano expert and factory representative for high grade pianos and player pianos will be in Skagway in the near future.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20

Berlin, Jan. 20-It was officially announced at the War Office to- day that the British steamship Tar rowdale had been brought into har- bor on December S1 by prize crew os r men. She sad a cargo of six thouand tons of war materials, and
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
PREPARING POLAR TRIP

Washington, Jan. 20 - Capt. Amundsen arrived in this city to- day, and will make preparations for an expedition to the Polar region.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20
GERMAN RAIDER CAPTURES SIX
 THOUSAND TONS WAR MATERIAL

the prisoners taken numbered 4S9 souls, being the passengers and the crew.
 l. was also announced that one Norwegian and seven British yes sells had also been captured by the German auxiliary cruiser which is operating in the south Atlantic
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-20

this morning.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1917-04-06
Additional Bigclow News.

Mrs. Il. J. Dudley is on the sick
list. this week.
Billy Hin. Of Fortescue. was n
Bigelow visitor, one day, the first
Of the week.
Walter Bradbury was business
visitor in town, one day. the first
II the week.
Jake Hill. the restaurant man,
the first Of the week purchased the
Walter bradbury residence property.
Fred Bennett Is the new assist
ant agent at Napier having been
transferred from Weston. Fred
boards at home and makes the trip
to and from Napier with Brakeman