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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

The American soldiers in France
object to being called Sammies. They
prefer to be known as Yanks. That
does sound better.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

General Crozier says there is too
much red tape in the war department
II that be so it ought not be difficult
to cut out the tape
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

The Red Cross must have 10000 900
more members. You'll be given an
opportunity to enroll You may own
as many memberships as you choose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18
KARsAlsIN IAAXzS
BY WlLLlAr1 i. BRADY RAD nd.
NCYEc pf.y..sGIg

answer signed letters pertaining health. Writer'S
Only nduiri of general ntaFest answered in
viii mail il written in ink and
closed, Requests diagnosis treat
Sdered Address DIT. William Brady IN
gendix to Stomach pinch hitter aud let him stab
not common III the the appendix at second
lev are much That would leave the hyperchloThy
Re of health and i'll dria to die at third
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

1T has been denied that Nick Ro-
former car of Russia, has es-
capped from Siberia. We never mag
med that Nick would attempt a cross
country stunt at this season of the
wear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

MADAME Schumann- Heink has con-
tributed her fourth son to the Ameri-
can fighting forces. We expect yet
to see the mother enlist as Red
Cross nurse. There Is no sham in
Schumann- Heink's Americanism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

NAPOLEON said ''the world is ruled
by IDEAS" And it's no different now
than It was in Maps day. Some of the
ideas are decidedly bad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18
cMORDs ND
DISCO II ID S

THERE is no law To compel you TO
do your shopping until the 18th hour,
but there is no harm in reminding
you that folks who refuse TO heed
the appeal for earlier attention to this
task are no longer regarded as good
citizens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

CLAUS Spreckels. president Of the
Federal Sugar Refining company,
thought he was stirring up az sweet
mess at Washington when he was I'M
expectedly told by MIR. Hoover where
to head in at. Claus probably here
after will take one lump In his COT
fee and not talk so much about affairs
that he isn't as familiar with as he
imagines that he is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

Goes to Prison Vern Mick. age %
was sentenced to five years imprison.
ment in the state reformatorv at Ana.
nlosa for seduction today by Judge
William Theophilas in the Scott conn.
ty district court. The court refused
to need pleas OF defendants counge
for leniency and imposed tie maximum
punishment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

May Entertain Sammies-The war
service committee or the Davenport
Rotary club will shortly pass upon the
matter OF entertaining at the clubs
Christmas festivities. those soldiers AT
Rock island arsenal who are. too far
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

YES. Pansy, the Mississippi is nav
ig6ble in winter. but not until the ice
is of sufficient thickness to bear the
weight Of the object that essays to
travel over it, There are those who
were needless of this counsel who
have not been seen or heard from
since the day that they refused to
listen to the warning that they re-
ceived in reply to the same question
naire that you have put. So look a
couple of times out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-18

A PIG, auctioned for the Red Cross
at London Mills, H.. brought Sls1.5o.
without grunt from anybody, even
the pig.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

est. Louis Republic)


 The experimental use of United States Govern ment barges and steamers in carrying coal and iron ore between St. Louis and St Paul is evidently a success At rate, it is announced that the Gov ernment will immediately A additional barg eS and towing steamers, which this trade at the opening of navigation next spring.
 When Mai Gen. Black, chief of the U S. Army Engineers, in St. Louis last May he promised Government aid in testing out the possibilities of the coairon traffic. E. F. Gora of the Mississippi Valley Iron Company took the initiative and by eas- ing the boats and barges then tied up at the foot of Arsenal Street put the proposition to the test which is now to result in the enlargement of the service.
 Thus again the war is responsible for new de- parture in industry The put premium upon steel manufactures and created demand for Illinois coal m the Northwest The war made it possible the Government to embark in shipbuiding So the experi- ment long dreamed of of transporting Minnesota iron ore by water to St Louis sending back uljnos coal in the barges made possible
 Tn order to be success, however the traffic must be made profitable That is the real test and so results 1t will undoubtedly mean the expansion or the iron and steel industry at St. Louis to many times US present proportions It will mean the re- Vvai or rlver traffic not only the Upper Mssissi- ppi put upon the lower river and the Ohio as we'll
 ihere are hardheaded business men from St Louis 10 St Paul who believe this will be the result iney peheVe the Governments investment of S30O0- ooo or so in these barges steamers will hut shoy the way for private enterprise They know the pros perity or Cleveland Detroit other lake cities was founded upon the eastbound ore and westbound coal trainc, ana are sanguine that the same results will Iohow practical test of the Mississippi benefitting river. ~ ' ~ 'e
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
PRAISE FOR FRASlBA2 !

Woodrow Wilson-American" is the caption under the picture of the President in the number of .,The Editor and Publisher" Included in the issue endorsements of the leading editors and publish CTS in the United States. For instance H. l.. Pit tock, of the Oregonian, says
 "The Oregonian did not support Woodrow Wilson for President but it supports President Wilson now, wholehearedy, unreservedy, critically
 "If the President loses the war, America loses the war, and l for America always.
 If Woodrow Wilson shall gain immortality through his successful leadership of America
 in this greatest crisis, the Oregonian will say, We'll done and we'll deserved,'
 Regardless of politics, all alike accord him cred it. In short, true Americanism knows no politics. Perhaps of the greatest tributes yet paid the President abroad the of the London News referring to his recent message, in which it said the Presidents voice is that a statesman who comprehends the whole world, while thers" referring to European statesmen, comprehend a part of the world"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
NORWAY'S LOST SHIPS
(NeW York Herald0

(NeW York Herad)
 When the President of the Norway House, in de bate few days ago. angrily complaining that the conditions imposed by Government concerning exports of grain his country too severe, the report of his Government about the sinking of Nor wegion ships had been in print for about two weeks There two large volumes, in which Norwegians read the record their great losses and German submarine cruelty. Up to Oct the number of ships sunk was eco, their capacity having been 100000 tons With them lost I'll men, and IT more missing. Onethird of Norway's merchant tonnage has thus been destroyed. The Government shows that many sailors murdered by gunfre while they in lfeboats. Seven the bottom without trace for the submarines killed all who board This official report admits that German spies at Norways ports word of sailings to the pirates waiting along the coast their prey Ships with cargoes for the suffering Belgians in the list Norway asks for grain. Four of the lost vessels carrying wheat from Argentina. 9th CTS that survive might seek in that country what is needed, but probably the Germans would sink them
 In the debate at Norway's capital the House lead CT insisted that his country must stand with Sweden and Denmark, even at the cost of starvation Does Norway's agreement with them prevent emphatic of. ficial denuncation of Germanys pirates? This could not be found in the complaining note recently sent to Berlin It is said that final decision about exports of food to the the use of their ships has not been reached Washington Norway should have no American grain unless she promises to stop sending food to Germany nickel for tor pedoes used in sinking ships and her
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
URGENTLY NEEDED
(Wrangell Sentinel)

(Wrange SentineD
 Several local mariners have called out attention to an error in report of the Mariposa wreck The Sentinel stated that the wreck occurred at d place of the usual course Of tratflc Ihls is not true Any large vessel leaving Wrangell north bound would pass very close to where the wreck oc cured It is only the smaller boats, such as the Humboldt, Jefferson, and City of Seattle that go through Wrangel Narrows All vessels leaving Wran ge northbound which too large to go through the Narrows must go around Cape Decision and can not avoid the perilous in which the Mariposa ana other vessels have been wrecked
 This is another tremendous argument in favor of the Dry Straits project With the Dry Straits channel open traffic the travelling distance between Wrangel Juneau would be considerably shortened and the Dry Straits would be much safer for the larg boats than going around Cape Decision The open ing of Dry Straits would eliminate Wrangell Narrows as a passage The Narrows has been satis- factory passage account of even the smaller yes sells having to wait until the tide is right before attempting to go through.
 Delegate Suzer has frequently committed him. self strongly in favor of the Dry Straits project The wrecking of the Mariposa should give the Dele gate strong talking points.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
TAKES MONEY TO RUN WAR

In his annual report Secretary McAdoo speaks of billions needed to carry the Besides ii nancng itself the United largely is fnancn, it's Allies To the great task facing the country th Secretary says:
 What is of superlatve importance in readjustmen that must take place is that people shall be impressed with the necessity Of economizing in the consumption of articles Of clothing, food and fuel and every other thing which constitutes drain upon the avail able supplies, materials and resources of the country. Everything wasted is little short of criminal
 "So far I have been able to observe the American people are not sufficiently aroused to the necessity of economy and of saving in this really serious time. not only in the life of Amer fca, but of the nations of the world. Up to the present there has been a relatively small de- nia of pleasures comforts, and conveniences ing upon the general store of supplies in the country with almost the freedom as be- fore America into the This cannot continue without serious hurt to the nation and to the world The great financial operations of the government cannot be carried forward sue cessfully unless the people of the United States ec0nOmize in every possible direction, their money and lend it to the government Tt may also become necessary to concert some constructive measures through which sential credits may be provided for those in dustries and enterprises in the country tial to the efficient and successful conduct of the The subject requires the best thought and study. It is receiving the most earnest consideration.
 .The courage and resources of the nation
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
WHITE FISH MAY BE HOOKED ANY SEASON
 IN WASHINGTON STATE

SPOKANE, Wn., Dec. 6.-White- fish may be hooked at any season of the year in Washington here after, according to an announce state game warden for eastern Washington. Raising of the closed season is expected to cause many of the fish to be offered in the mar ket, as an aid in the food conserva- tion problem. They are declared to be plentiful in the streams of the state.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
 ARE GIVEN OUT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. - Dodge Brothers Motor Car Go. has been given a contract by the govern ment for 155 nm hydro-pneumatic slides. The contract vii necessi- tate building $3,000,00 factory in Detroit. The American Ship building Co. has a contract for 36 steel steamers of $500 tons, each. The Patterson Mcdonald Shipbuild- ing Go. of Seattle has been a con tract for 8800-ton steamers costing 24,000,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
LAST BATTLE WITH YAKIMA INDIANS IS
 BEING OBSERVED

NORTH YAKIMA, Wn., Dec. G. The last battle between white men and Indians in Yakima Valley, 62 years ago, is commemorated by a monument dedicated at Union Gap, near here, recently by members of the Yakima tribe of Indians.
 The battle, known as Two Buttes, was participated in by General Phil Sheridan, then a lieutenant. Chief Saluskin of the Yakima tribe de- iivered the principal address.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
RECRUITS DESIRED TO HELP SAVE THE
 REMAINING APPLES

WALLA WALLA, Wn., Dec. G. The advent of cold weather with approximately half the apple crop in this vicinity still on the trees led to a general appeal by local orch ard company for recruits from the townspeople, who were asked to spend Sunday in orchards of the concern.
 Special cars were provided to car ny the pickers to and from their work, and high school and college students, Boy Scouts and others rallied to the harvest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

Associated Press dispatches from Paris say moo' estv is one of the characteristics of Gen Petan com manderIn-chie of the French armies. It is reported that after one of his brilliant military successes on the western front, which led to his appointment to the supreme active command, he was asked py a military writer to furnish him with few automo- grapbc notes The general courteously replied Wlth tbis laconc message; "Petain general of division born April 24, 1856; ded----
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

President Van Aalst of the Overseas and Nether- lands Trading Society, asked why it was necessary for The Netherlands continue to export food to Germany said: "It is simply matter of exchange of foodsuffs for raw materials absolutely imperative for the maintenance of economic life We must have coal iron steel salt, cement and chemicais. Although England offered 100000 tons Of coal monthly it was impossible to accept 1t owing to transport difficulties. Notwithstanding Holland IS ho" receiving 250 900 tons month from Germany, many factories are closed"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

It is shown by the sem anRs report of the American Red Cross that it $40,000,000 for relief work in Belgium Serb f.'ahs and other war stricken where the a.ffars if the civilian population has been the This organiza- tion has carried the errand gf ito many deso- lated homes. Despairing he's bave been glad dened and have had their tsith rene we'd by timely assistance rendered their st. iHg Ghi dren. In this land of plenty it is diffcu the terrible tragedy of sufferers, to sk sm dea ath seems the greatest mercy which aeIaA Len. Americans like to think that they money 0rought comfort to of these. It is such pliifu tile that many of them crave; the few cents whs deny pandered appetites sufficient to keep five many stargng infants. The work of the Re- deserving of active cooperation the par alt. wo-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
WAR PORT BOARDS
 ARE BEING PLANNED

WASHINGTON, Dec. GA war port board for each of the princi- pal Atlantic and Gulf ports is planned by the government to ex- Dedite movement of men and ma terials to Europe. Port congestion is estimated to be costing transport service fully 30 per cent. of it's eff dciency Chairmen of individual boards would form general board
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
A Legal Courtship

'I sue for your daughters hand" declared the young lawyer
 T rule against you responded the judge.
 "Is there no court to which I can take an appeal?"
 Yes, I must admit that her mother reverses many of my decisions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
Senatorial Procedure.

'T am now beginning to understand about senatorial procedure.
 Huh? 2"
 If it's poker game tt's a meet ing. A request for small loan is an interview If a few Senator's gather to sample some prime old stuff it's a conference."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

are so abundant that Americas success in the war is beyond question if they properly organized and intelligently used The economic and financial condition of the country was never so strong and Americas spirit was never more aroused to the importance and necessity ot go ing forward, resoutely and regardless of sacrl- flee, to the accomplishment of the great task to which God has called us"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
Latest in Torpedoes.

torpedo with a corkscrew course has been observed If it misses the port side it turns and strikes the star board; sometimes on missing there it even turns again. striking the port side The ships officer unaccountably omit ted to add that after the explosion the fragments reunte and return to the submarine as a complete missile ready to be fired anew.-(New York Sun.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
TRUCK TRAIN ROUTE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. - An army truck train route from the Central West will soon be estab- lished for the movement of war supplies to the seaboard
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
The Wiser Way.

What sort of a man is Green?" Fine. The best ever'
 "ls he trustworthy" Very"
 Would you lend money to him?" As to that I can't say. I've never lent him any. I've only borrowed from him. ."-(Detroit Free Press)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
S M I L E S
A Long Wait.

Clerk---But you just bought this nov el and paid for it.
 Customer---Yes
 Clerk---Then why do you wish to re- turn it?
 Customer---I finished it while waiting for my change.-Boston Transcript)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
Fine for Hubby.

My wife has just made a valuable discovery"
 Flows that?"
 Finds she can utilize her summer furs for winter wear"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
Not Worth It.

Do you consider this poem worth sending to a magazine?"
 The expert considered.
 And then rendered this verdict: Not with three-cent postage"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
The New Version.

Woodman. spare that tree, Our effort don't retard. Just get in line And quickly sign
 This conservation card.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
The Way to Do,

You ought to make monkey of that conccited fellow. Do you know the ropes?"
 Not exactly, but I suppose they are guy ropes-"-( Baltimore American.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

During lull on the fighting front Chlna can always be depended upon for revoiuuoh UT t"o' and then there is Villa also.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

The Empire Printing Company 2 Job Printing Department is bette equipped for fins commercial and sc ciety printing than an- printing oflce in Alaska. New machinery and equipment has recently been in
 tailed, and moro is under way. Naks us prove thess statsments hy givins us your order. e
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
GRINS AND GR0ANS
Just So.

What do you mean by archaic?" That's the high brow term for O stuff
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

Surely Luke McI.uke make use of the man named Dutch who was tarred and feathered for pro German utterances and turned over to an armed guard by the name of Kaiser.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

SEELEY'S White Pine Tar with eucalyptus and menthol-for coughs and colds-25c, 50c.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

There is plenty of room at "the top these oay owing to sudden vacancies occurring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06

One thing about the weather-it is never so bad that it might not be worse
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
CANNERYMEN.. ATTENTION!

in Southeastern Alaska. Adress 20. Box 587. Juneau. Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-06
So to Sneak.

That lets me out" said the pris- oner as the Governor signed his par don.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-25
Union Pacific Makes
Mistake in Annual Passes

The annual passes issued this year
by the Union Pacific TO railroad men
and others who are entitled to them
by law and the right of courtesy, are
giving the roads passenger officials a
lot of trouble. There are several
thousand OF them out, but lot OF
them are being called in.
Union Pacific passes have printed
across one end, in red ink, the
words, Not good on Overland
trains" and it is the omission of it
that is causing the trouble. When
the passes for this year were ordered
there were two orders. the original
and subsequently another when it was
discovered that there would not be
enough in the first order to go around.
The first lot of passes carried the
legend, but the second did not, The
clerks sending them out did not notice
the omission. Now only the holders
know the conditions of the passes,
relative to riding trains. As a re-
result circulars are being sent to every
passholder. Each circular tells the
passholder that if his pass carries
the red ink legend to retain it. but il
not return it at once to headquarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-25
DR.. FIippin Under Arrest
After CorOner'S Jury Acts

Grand Island, Neb., Jan. 24.-(Spe-
cial Telegram.)-Dr. Charles Flippin
was placed under arrest today on
a complaint filed by County Attorney
Suhr, who is also acting coroner,
charged with having performed an
illegal operation. He was placed
under $1,000 bonds for appearance at
the preliminary hearing next Satur-
day.
An inquest before a jury was held
over the body of Miss Emma STACK,
whose death, from blood poisoning
took place the latter part OF last week.
The jury found that death had, as in
dicated in deathbed statement by
the girl, resulted from an operation
on or about October 5.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-25
Brandeis Quint
To Nebraska City
For Clash There

The Brandeis basket ball team goes
to Nebraska City tonight for the first
Of series OF three games with the
town team at that point to decide the
independent floor championship OF
Nebraska.
The Nebraska City quintet is said
to be the fastest team in the southern
part Of the state. 1t is made up OF
veteran flippers who have been play
ing together for some time. The
Brandeis, however, are confident they
will be able to take the measure OF
their Nebraska City foes.
The Nebraska City team will come
to Omaha at later date for a return
conflict and in case the victories are
fifty-fifty third game will be played,
probably on a neutral floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-25
A. F. OF |. TAKES UP
FRATERNITY PLEA
Executive Council Considers
Request Of Ball Players
Body for Charter.
NO DECISION RIGHT OFF

Washington, Jan. 24.-Considera-
ton of the application OF Base Ball
Players Fraternity for union char
ter was begun by the executive coun-
Gil of the American Federation OF
Labor today. The councils decision
may not be announced until the con-
clusion of its meeting Friday.
Would Bar Fraternity Men.
Montreal, Jan. IA move to bar
all members of the Base Bali Players
Fraternity from the Montreal base
ball club will be taken at the special
melting of the International league, to
be held next month, it was announced
today by President Litchenheim of
the Montreal club. If the league sane
tons his course, he said, he would ask
all his players to abandon the frater-
nifty or else offer them such small
contracts as to force them out OF
base ball. n