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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
A GIGANTIC PLAN

The plan of President Wilson to expend one bll
 lion dollars in the building of ten millions Of tons oi American merchant shipping and the assurances oi support would the gigantic program through Congress is pregnant with tremendous results. Po- tentially is of the most supendous events or a period of great things Added to our present mer- chant fleet it would give the United States practically one half of the going tonnage or the entlre world It would bring American resources in men, army equipment foodstuffs sufficiently near to Eur ope to permit United States to engage in the war with all her prodigous might. It would make the ultimate defeat the Kasers armies evident that in all probability there would be peace long before the storied "iast ditch" stage
 But what of the after-war period It would put American products in every nook and corner Of the globe where there would be demand for them would make America mistress of ocean commerce It would make it possible to fasten the warganed trade to North America with bands strong that there would be no wrenching them apart. It would make the world smaller in It would place the United States close beside all continents and the islands of the
 The plan is large that it fairly takes the breath Verify. these great times in which we live.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
PRICES COME DOWN
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Seattle Post-Inteligencer)
 There has been a sudden and rapid drop in the prices of number of different articles of food, par ticulary fruit and vegetables of the pershabe variety This is local condition due to local causes, but the drop has lesson in it for all parts of the country.
 The lowered prices of potatoes, onions cab bage, peas, head lettuce, asparagus root veg eables in sacks, and oranges. quite notable list and bearing considerably the high of living The decreases notable in amount also.
 The prime reason is that the high prices have brought greatly lessened demand. The people would not buy in the normal quantity the higher figures The articles class perishables. So far the pota toes concerned, the crop is coming onto the market and with it the demand for old potatoes turally falls off But the not taken in normal quantity at the high prices, they also come down. The dealers have faced the possibility of be- ing left with the pershabe goods their hands and have been forced lower prices stimulate consump tion.
 The old law of supply and demand gets in it's work and does it because, without organization ment. considerable number of the ordinary consum have decided to lessen their to eliminate from their diet certain articles when the price to them to be too high. It is remedy which be applied generally by all at least who have been giv ing themselves liberal margin in the matters of diet the bare necessities for mantaing health and vii gor With its more general adoption in wider field other high prices be attacked and brought down in the manner
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
THERE IS A REMEDY

Manufacturers and producers of all kinds and those engaged in trade have become alarmed lest there should be of economy and thrift pass over the country that would have bghting in fluence busness-an influence that finally would all and all avocatons including banking and transportation is feared that the people might buy to such extent that surplus products would appear in the land again and silent wheels and spindles result.
 We'll, there is way to prevent any such catas trophe Reduce of those high prices. There is large percentage of the American people who are not in position to increase their incomes to meet constantly advancing expenses. They have only one remedy when costs high, and this is to cease consuming much If the producers will cut their prices little be content with smaller profits and
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
SUREST AND FINEST WEALTH

The and finest manner of creating wealth is through contribution to community growth and prosperity the because wealth created in that way is steadfas It cannot take wings and fly away It is finest because it is sort of gain in which all thoughtful. prudent, thrifty and industrious ct may profit The time and work given to com munity progress provided there is general coopera tion in it. yields greater returns than that given to any other phase of ones business. Such work ere ates wealth that continues to yield it's dividends year after year and decade after decade. It, gives permanency communities and, consequently, sta bility to the value of individual investments and business enterprises
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
MIR. ROOTS GREATEST PUBLIC SERVICE
(New York World)

(New York World)
 It ought not to be hard for Republicans of every faction to heed the inspiring words of Elihu Root If the Republican party is for there is need of coalition Cabinet of jobs parceed out politi- cal basis. The worthwhile coalition is of the American people, The consideration to place and rank is usefulness in the common cause. The one duty of citizens is loyal support of the Government which by the fortunes of politics exercises author ity in their
 Laying down these elementary principles of pat riotism in words noble and true. MT Root instructs Republicans everywhere, but especially in Congress, as to the obligations resting upon them. He forsees misadventure and occasional disaster and to these, in everything else. he deplores criticism partisan and petty. Preaching the very gospel of helpfuness restraint unity and sacrifice his speech as coming from political opponent. deserves to be and will be cherished by true Americans a splendid complement to the Presidents message to Con- gress, already classic of liberty.
 There is party politics in this far as the President of the United States is concerned. He forced into it. He went to extreme lengths to avoid it, In everything that he has done for peace he has asked the support of all parties Compelled last to enter the in defense of menaced world he has revealed purpose a loyal American can question. Mr. Roots recognition of this truth and elo quen avowa of it constitute perhaps, the greatest of public services.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
FOR NONPARTISAN CHICAGO
Chicago Herald)

Few proposals for the rebuilding of city govern ment in America have proved useful than the plan for nonpartsan municipal elections At this time bill offering such change to Chicago is pending in Springfield
 The principle it expresses has been approved by the council by the Association of Commerce. by the Chicago Federation of Labor, by the Womans Legisla tive Congress and by host of other representative organizations. The arguments in it's support ia miar and convincing. Except for legislative inertia and political selfishness arguments have beer made against it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

How terrible have been the losses suffered by the neutral nations through the sinking of their ships by German submarines is shown in the statement issued by the State Department Up to April 30 total of CSC neutral vessels had been destroyed 79 others which were attacked escaped. Of those sunk, 40 Nor wegian Ill Swedish 61 Dutch. 50 Greek. B Spanish 19 American 1 Peruvian and Argentine Neutral na tions could hardly have fared if they had been at war with Germany.-(New York World)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Oh

Hey" said the Repeater; as he counted the money. There's only SIT here, and l voted IS times"
 Well" said the Ward Boss, "one of them votes belonged to you, didn't it? You don't expect us to pay for your own vote, do you?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Huh

Some Postmastors get along from year to year and never lose a bit of Uncle Sa1n's property. But what we started to say was that Miss Stamps is Post mistress at Heidenheimer. Texas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Answered..

"Oh. aircraft gun, What have you done? 2" q took the pep Out of the Zep.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Smile.

A smile is certain to beguile,
 To see a smile delights you; And you should not refuse to smile When some kind friend invites you
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Alta Roy!

He stumped around on his old peg, And with grin he said '1'd rather have a wooden leg Than have wooden head
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

The Stars and Stripes have been carried to battle
 in France upon Texans bayonet. They to be borne by American aviators in the French service der the name of La Fayette. An American division might be made of the thousands of Americans in En- tente service In than the United
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
The Stronaer Sex.

l will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife. NJ. Lipski.
 This advertisement was inserted by mistake on my part. M Lipski -(Ad. in Wausau. Wis, Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
That'lI Help Some.

Brand Whitlock. American Minister to Belgium. reports to the State Depart ment that while the German army de- stroyed palaces, cathedrals, museums and factories, not a single brewery in Belgium has been molested
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
The Wise ool.

Absence makes the heart grow fond CT" quoted the Sage.
 Yes" replied the Fool, "especalIy if that is what he is saying about money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Sure It Is.

A reader says he saw statement the other day that Wheeling, W. Va, is in Ohio. and wants to know what 1t meant. Well. we suppose that some one is trying to win bet on the old catch. Wheeling. W. Va, is in Ohio. Ii is in Ohio County.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Some of these who anxious to serve their country in high position might be assigned the task of commanding attack the bugs in forty of potatoes Potato bugs enemies in war as well as the Kaiser's armies
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
That's Just Lovely

Timothy Hay. of Bloomington. H. has been feeling lonely. So we have admitted Glover Hay, of Goshen. Ind to keep him company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
He Is.

The lad who stands around every night and indignates about the Thiev ing Corporations is the same fellow whc palms his nickel when he is on street car if he sees a chance of the conduc- tor overlooking his fare.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

help the to increase his income where that is possible the pendulum may be prevented from swinging too far either direction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
WAR JINGLES

The entrance of the United States into the war has brought out the "of course array of songs and jngles One of the popular is fiveline stanza sung to the tune of Hold the Fort"
 HUNT THE HUN DUCK
 Shoot the Hun duck
 Send it skiddng
 Down among the whales
 Hit the Hun duck in it's gzzard
 Punch, until it fails The stanza is being printed millions of cards, with the lines, Are You Good Sport? Enlist in the Navy and Co Hunting for U-Boats,' and crculat- ed the purpose inducing enlistment in the Unit ed States Navy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Another thing-when women begin operating the street cars will the gen tlemanly passenger be expected to offer the conductress his seat?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
No Joke

This is a very good law that pre- vents promoters from eapitalizing slices of blue sky, isn't it?" remarked the Old Fogy
 Yes" agreed the Crouch. But what we need is a law prohibiting pro- motors from capitalizins hunks of hot air.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Falling back the vernacuar. when Lloyd George delivered that speech about President Wilson and the United States he said something Birmingham Age Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

If there had been little of that German efficiency about which hear much behind the that fired the Kaiser the other day the out look for peace would be brighter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Of course woman's sphere is home. but guess is that after one has washed dishes for about thirty years she would like to go to war for a change.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luk>. McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirsr.
Mercy!

Mercy! modest girl is Mary Hatch, At many things she sies; She won't cross potato patch, Because the spuds have eyes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
TIPS FROM TEVAS.
(Dallas NeWs.)

Of course 1t is pretty bad as 1t is. but suppose the fat men wore lace curtains at their bay windows?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Our idea is that no man Is too olt for military service if he gets enviou when he sees girls kissing the young recruits.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
flaw Flaw! !

Son-Pa, you had better not come home for supper tonight.
 F'athet-Why not, son?
 Son-Because the people next door are going to move today and Ma will be hanging out of the window all day and won't have time to fix anythins.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

With Jewish Judges in her courts and Jewish of fcers in her army the Russian government faces the world and says: "Deliverance is come"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Canadas acting premier says the United States will decide the if it is long. We trust it will rather be able to decide that it won't be long
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Nothing is ailing the alien who keeps quiet and behaves himself-( Portland Oregonan.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Nevada, sage brush" State, leads in army en listments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Champ Clark is the best Speakers the Hous ever had when he isn't speaking-(Brooklyn Eagle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Luke McLuke Says


 Most any wife can get her husband nome before supper. But mighty few 5f them can keep him home after supper.
 Hove you ever noticed how possession decreases the value of the thing you llways wanten to have?
 Friend Husband may advertise for a iirl To Do Housework. But Friend Wife rejects every applicant until a nddle-aged woman shows up.
 When you see a chauffeur using his boss's private car as a taxi don't be in too great a hurry to condemn. Maybe che boss is giving the chauffeur an opportunity to earn enough to pay his wages
 Some men get made when they are sued for a sum like $50 eco or $f00 900 for damages And other men regard it as a compliment
 A poor man may have his troubles. But only wealthy man can pick up a newspaper and discover that he has proposed to a girl and been accepted without his having ever seen or heard of the girl
 After roaming around for while we desire to announce that if only the men who do not drink voted dry, there would be no Dry States in this country.
 It is hard to make a girl believe it. But the fact remains that the only way to find out what kind of a disposition a man has is to marry him
 It is all right for a man to be a Good Fellow. He can get by. But a woman can't afford it.
 You are always saying that your rival isn't as fair and square as you are. you.
 It is hard to understand a girl. She will go ahead and adopt a new style even after she has seen that the new style has made other girls look like monkeys.
 The Garden of Eden wasn't the only place in history where a man found Snake Tracks under his family Apple tree.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Organized labor there will be strikes dur ing the and what organized labor goes.- (Portland Oregonian.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Located.

The old fashioned woman who used to say "Febewery'' when she meant Febru- ary. now has a daughter who brags about her "fawncy dawncing."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Hooray!

Ima Fife, of Leitchfield. Ky, will hel sound stir1inf music for the Club Bat .alion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11

Old papers for sale at The Empire ofhce. Second and Main streets. @
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Our Daily Special.

We Have Too Many Unwritten Lew! And Not Enough Unbroken Ones.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-11
Names Is Names.

C. Norwood Bumpus at New Al oany, Ind
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-18
SPANISH DEPUTIES
FAVOR REPUBLIC:
SITUATION is ACUTE

Paris. June 1S- With the spirit of
revolution secthing in Spain, a move
mont has been started there to estab
fish republic, according to advces
from Madrid today. These stated
that the monarchist reformist party,
headed by Senior Alvarez, has openly
declared in favor of a republican form
Of government.
While present indications are that
the Spanish Crisis has been averted
for the time being the situation Is
still acute No sooner had Premier
Dato given in to the demands of the
army officers, giving them permission
to form committees of defense that
trouble came from another direction.
Deputies representing the republicans,
socialists, radicals and reformists held
meeting and decided upon a coali-
ton. AT the same time it was stated
that an anti-Monarchist manifesto
would be issued.
A serious labor situation exists. In
many sections of Spain industries are
tied up by strikes. In addition to this,
food is very scarce and prices are
exceedingly high.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-18
FORMER OTTAWA MAN
MEETS WITH FATAL
MISHAP IN CHICAGO

Prof Herman lIanstein, a former
resident OF Ottawa, who was fatally
injured in Chicago. when struck by
street car last Thursday night, died
early Sunday morning and his funer-
al will be held in Chicago Tuesday
at o'clock p. m, burial to be in
Graceland cemetery.
Mr.. Hansten was seyentyfom
years old Since 1873 he had been an
instructor in mechanical drawing in
Chicago high schools He was still
active and an instructor at the Lane
Technical school when he was injured
Mr. Hanstein was born in Geisen.
Germany, in 1913. In 1860 he came
to Ottawa, and in 1874 went to Chica
go In 1873 he started to teach in the
old Central High School that city E
He leaves a widow, Mrs Emma
iIanstein, and five children two
sons, Harry and Carl and three
daughters, Mrs Lillian Eichen Mrs.
Emma Zimmerman and Mrs Louise
Thomas.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-18
CLIFTON RETURNS
TO EUROPEAN PLAN

The New Clifton, famed turnout tho
the European Plan according to an
nouncement made today by Mr. ana
Mrs. Harvey, who have made arrange.
ments for serving good old American
dishes to their guests under ii newly
created moderate price plan.
Guest rooms will be reserved at $1.Qr,
81 80 and $500 per day while a club
restaurant will he inaugurated where
III lunches can be obtained from 25c
up. The hours of operation in the club
grill viii be from 6 100 O'Clock a. III. to
$3.50 o'clock u. nj. A Ia carte luncheon
at zoe viii be served each day from
1900 to 200 o'clock u. m and din
ner at 75c from 600 O'Clock to $3.50
D. m. Breakfast hours will be G:Cj &c
$50 a. m
The a Ia carte menu will include all
the seasons deIicacies and choicest
means while the table d hote meme
will afford all the opportunities for
particular diners found in the biggesJ
and most select Chicago eatind
houses. With the hotels renowned
service TO make the Clifton table par
ticuIarly inviting to Ottawans, the
grill will be returned TO is former
popularity among the home folks as
= distinctly favorable spOt for dinner
and luncheon parties.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-18
N. Y. STARTS CRUSADE
ON 'SLAVES AFTER
FINDING GIRLS BODY

Now Yolk June Is The creates,
crusade against white slavery in the
history Of he country was planned by
he New York police today az The re-
uIt Of the brutal murder OF Ruth Cru
ser, II year old school girl whose
9ody was found beneath the noor OF
Alfredo Cocchi's machine shcp Satur
arday afternoon.
The police will be aided by dozen
Of reform organizations. Special
squads Of detectives will be set az
#ork on the theory that many OF the
pretty young girls who annually are
set down in police records as miss
ing," have been trapped in under
ground easements, attacked, stain an.
their bodies disposed of
Mrs. Grace Humiston. the woman
lawyers whose energy resulted in the
finding OF the missing Crugor giri'a
ody declared today that at least %
other girls have vanished recently
without any explanation DelnE made
Of their disappearance
u know OF nine missing girls whose
cases have been investigated a once,
said Mrs ilumison. THE police are
TOO willing to accept the theory that {
missing girl has gone wrong and has
ended her life or run away from home
to hid her disgrace. ! have no d0ub
bat many OF these girls have fallen
into the hands OF iiends who have tor
ured and killed them and then made
lWay with their bodies
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-18
SUBSCRIBE $4,000
INDUSTRIAL FUND.-;
SEEKING 100000
GETAWAYS FUTURE is BASED UP
ON WILLINGNESS " RESI-
DENTS TO HELP c. OF C. IN lis
CAMPAIGN FOR BACKING.

The officers and directors of the
Chamber OF Commerce. the trustees of
the Industrial Association and the
committees soliciting moneys for the
industrial fund arr becoming more en-.
couraged in their desire TO raise the
fund to 100000.
Saturday morning the aggregate
amount subscribed by people in this
city amounted 10 S42 0C0. This
amount has been augmented by Sat
urday's and today's contribution so
that at the time Of going to press ex
actly $4S, 900 has been subscribed
This Is certainly time for action by
everyone in Ottawa, who is anxious
to see its resources develop and fac
t6ries secured. The plan outlined for
the raising of the fund gives every
subscriber positive security for his in
yestment. A percentage only is paid
as factories are secured II there are
no factories there is no further pay
ments II $1,000 is subscribed the sub
scriber would be asked to pay ten per
cent. of that amount
The following persons have already
subscribed to the fund and many 9th
ers have pledged their willingness tC
be recorded on the rolls for substan
tial amounts:
Fred Scherer, l.. NJ Lucey, l., +
Bradford, keeler 4 kroehnke, j. =
Quinn, l.. +. Porter, NJ Stiefel & Son
X. G, Jordan, j. NJ Megailin, o. Haze
berle Fred Sanders, Sinnolt Bros.
Stanton Specially Store. f. F. Vallat
j. e. Carew, l.. c. Brand, l.. Seaman
J. f. Farrell J. o. Laugman. Lorenz;
Leland, A. c. Bradsh, j. j. Dougherty
Leader Rug Co, Rep-Times, w. d
Duncan. II. W. Johnson, Clarence
GriggH II. l.. lIossack, Louis Abra
ham, Jos. G. Goodnetter. Carl J. Metz
ger, C. b. Chapman, Il. S. Leland. w
II. Kelly. NJ. A. Quirk, II. A. Boyle
j. A. Blackley. Frank Bros. f. W
Teachout. II. j. billiard, +. L. Glad
felter, Geo. w. Weiss. j l.. Bane, II
G. Cook, II. l.. Arnold. r. Wolfe, Gap
per 4 Werner, Graham & LEX ,Nttaw;
Lumber & Coal Co., II. +. Butterfiel,
& Son. DR.. Moriarity, A. Alschuler 4
Son, Geo. p Hills, Fred Scherer, Jr.
G. A. Crowden. NJ Engle, G ]. Lutz
r. c. WILSON, Gus May, Geo. Doris
II. j. Kelly. Il. Claus Il Son, Wheele
& Malo j. S. MclGvoy, H G Kruse
0. j. Christman, r. h. Farrell A, NJ
Bach. John Malcolm, Ed. nayne. Jonl
Hanifen, John Walter. VIM, Mulhol
land, T.. N. Hegland DR. Edgecomb
Steer & Olson, H. Ward Condo, 4. G
Formulas. W. H. Hinebaugh, NJ. J
Breen, Joe LEX Bert Ehly A. J
OConor, F. Byers.~ G. G. Lyones
McManus, +. Byers, c. c. Lyons
Jason +. Richardson, Jr., H. + Walk
ling, Fred Haeberle. j w. Singer, F
l. Beach, w. +. Raetz.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-18
BOYS OF COMPANY C
WANT LETTERS FROM
HOME; ALSO PAPERS
CONTINUED from Page ~

dining room and the headwaiter
was formally the headwaiter in
the Hotel La Sale of Chicago. The
feed is well cooked. wholesome
and plenty of il The great trou-
Bile of the whole thing tho IS the
monotony and the time goes ex-
tremely slow.
Seeing as how we have received
no papers we have an been won
dering how the First National
Bank is thriving since Redeye and
Whizzer left, no doubt their sery-
ices are greatly missed but we
presume The institution has not
gone out of business Our main
source of amusement is Sugar
Baxiey. Niger Poole, and Blues
Fiesel; these three supported by
the professional services Of one
Whizzer Milligan. do their utmost
TO keep up the good spirits of the
Company. The morniag setting up
exercises are taken exploring the
r. l.. & 4 tracks on a hand car;
Cap says it saves him a lot OF
work This all sounds like fun
and an easy life. but we only wish
we had our rockies here
All the boys send their regards
to relatives and friends and hope
they will here from them a little
Oftener.