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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
COPPER PROBLEMS
 ARE CONFRONTING
 PRODUCERS NOW

BOSTON, Dec. 18.-Copper pro- ducers have a big problem before them in the pending readjustment from a war to peace footing and with this in mind informal gather ings nave been held with more to come before the War Industries Board conference in December.
 The situation has been discussed in its broadst aspects and this has naturally included the wage ques- tion as well as the probable future course of prices. AS one producer says: Supply and demand will once more dominate the situation '
 There has been slowing down in purchase of copper for Government account. Manufacturers have not had opportunity to survey their own position and until they have done so and taken account of strict ly domestic orders, upon which they must depend very largely hereafter the producers do not look for any marked improvement in new buy ing orders. ,.
 The point that stands out most clearly is that there must be a wage readjustment The desire is of course to avoid any conflict with labor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
Headquarters for Ladysmith coal Juneau Transf. Co.,. phone 46
STOP THAT ACHE!

Don't worry and complain about a bad back Get rid of that pain and lameness! Use Doan's Kidney Pills Many Juneau people have used them and know how effective they are Here's a typical case.
 Hubert Larimer, painter, 811 E. Grace Ave. Spokane, Wash, says: Most painters have some trouble with their kidneys. had always had good sound, healthy kidneys .un- til a year ago when l did have a spell with them Every muscle in my back sached and it was about all could do to straighten up after bent over. My kidneys were weak and caused me considerable annoy ance. A friend working with me ad- vised me to try Doans Kidney Pills. After I had taken one box, felt like a different man, for all the trouble had left"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Rills-the same that MT. Larimer had. Foster-Mil- burn Co.,, Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
ANCHORAGE LOT BUYERS GET ONE
 MORE YEAR TO PAY

ANCHORAGE, Dec. 12. - Install ment payments due in 1918 to the Federal Government On the purchase price of lots in Anchorage, Matanus- ka, Wasilla and Nenana, towns along the line of the Government railroad, have been extended one year by order of President Wilson. The exc cutive order was issued in response to a petition drafted by the Anchor age Chamber of Commerce and en- dorsed by William c. Edes, chairman of the Alaskan Engineering Com mission, and Andrew Chrstiansen, manager of the Land and Industrial Department, of the Commission.
 The towns of Anchorage, Matan- uska, Wasilla and Nenana were laid out and the lots sold at public auc- tion by the Land and Industrial De- partment Anchorage was the first of the towns to hold a lot sale. Her auction took place in July, 1915. Purchasers in all the towns are ob- ligated to pay for their lots in five annual payments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
OFFICERS ELECTED

DOUGLAS, Dec. 18.-The annual election of officers was held last night for Gastineau Lodge No. 124, F. & A. M., and for the Douglas Order of Eastern Star Edwin Sut- ton was elected w. M., John Rich ards, s. w., Charles Schramm, J. James Christoe,. Treasurer.
 For the Eastern Star, Mrs. Charles Sey was elected Worthy Matron, James ChristOe, Worthy Patron, Mrs. J. w. Poeth, Associate Matron, Mrs. Geo> L. Johnson. Secretary, Mrs. Mark Smith, Treasurer, Mrs. J. w. Martin, Conductress, Mrs. John Rich ards, Associate Conductress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
BASKETBALL CHALLENGE

DOUGLAS, Dec 18.-A basketball team composed of Native boys from the Douglas Native village, is out with 'defi" to any team on the Channel Captain Ed. Curren, of the Native team, stated that he is willing to take on any kind of an aggrega- tion, and believes that he has team this year that will be pennant win ners. Any club on the Channel de string match can communicate with MT. Curran and be assured of fast, clean game.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
CORREA-M EEK

D. A. Meek, formerly stenographer in the Customs House in Juneau, was tel in Honolulu on December 2nd. to Miss Marie T. Correa, according to word received by George w. Folta
 MT Meek left here for Honolulu about two years ago. Though he is now in the Military service, his po- sition as Secretary to the Director of the Hawaiian Sugar Planters Asso- citation remains open to him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
ONE OF GOV. MANNING'S SIX SONS IN WAR
 IS KILLED IN FRANCE

COLUMBUS, s. C., Dec. 1S.-Ma- jor w. s. Manning, eldest son of Gov Richard l. Manning, of South Carolina. was killed in action nj France November G. The Cover nor has received notification from the War Department of his sons death. Major Manning was attach cd to the Three Hundred and Six teenth Infantry, Seventy-ninth -,Di- vision, and recently was decorated for bravery He has five brothers in military service. At the outbreak of the war he was a member Of the Washington staff of the New York Times.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
eoWlE SHEPARD IS
 svISITING RELATIVES

Gowie Shepard has received his discharge from the Army and is wis iting at the home of his sister, Mrs. B. B. Yielding, at Carbondale, ac- cording to word received by his mother, Mrs. H. R. Shepard this morning.
 At the time of his discharge MT. Shepard was at Mather Field at Sac, ramento, California. In his letter he does not say what he intends to do in the future.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
BARUCH SAYS GOOD
 TIMES AHEAD FOR U. S.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-A long period of prosperity for American industry was predicted today by Der nard M. Baruch, who recently re- fused the appointment as Secretary of the Treasury. He said he had no sympathy with those who pessimisti- ically apprehended serious industrial dislocations and labor difficulties at tendant on the return of American business to 8 peace basis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
PATIENTS IMPROVING

DOUGLAS, Dec. 18.-The twelve patients in St. Ann Hospital, reported to have influenza, are all much i'm proved today. Sister Superior Mary Hilda is i'll with the disease. and is much better today. Little Flora Kaledovich, who was operated on the first of the week for appendicitis, is past the danger point and will i'm prove rapidly from now on.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
FUNERAL TOMORROW

DOUGLAS, Dec 1S-The funeral of Michael Archer, who passed on yesterday from stroke of paralysis, will be held tomorrow morning at 3 30 from the Catholic Chudch. Rev. Father Turnell officiating. The re- mains will be inferred in the Catho- lie cemetery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
SERGEANT COBB WILL EAT TURKEY WITH
 HIS PARENTS HERE

Sergeant E. Lang Cobb, who has been stationed at Fort Seward since he entered the Army several months ago, will return to Juneau to spend Christmas with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John H. Cobb
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18

Just received, Xmas gifts for everybody. Come and see our Bar gain Counter" Clocks, lamps, sil- yer, cut glass, etc., at exactly half price; open evenings.
 OSTROM 6 SIMPSON
 Jewellers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
IS GRANTED DIVORCE

Minerva M. Coates of Nenana, was granted a divorce from James c. Coates in the District Court. Mrs. Coates was represented by Attorney H. B. LeFevre.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
APPLE SALE.

Special lot of apples just ar rived. only $500 per box. Gold stein's Emporium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
Personal Mention

 c. F. Madison, of Tee Harbor, is registered at the Gastineau Hotel. B. c. Delzelle returned on the Princess Mary from the South and is registered at the Gastineau. J. H. Long and Mrs. Long arrived in Juneau last night on the Princess Mary.
 A. Greenbaum arrived yesterday from Hoonah where he has been on business trip and is at the Gas. tineau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18

Christmas books for everybody now on display at Nelson's.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18
Don't Miss Sale

at Greenbaum's on coats and dresses at lowest prices. Open evenings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18

Xmas presents - Moccasins, bas- kets, furs and curjps. W. F. Case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18

w. w. Gray who pioneered at Skag- way in 1897 and 1898, died recently at Port Angeles, Washington, where his home has been for more than thirty years. He was merchant at that place most of the time, and for period was President of the First National Bank there. He served one term as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Clallam County.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-18

Holly and Poinsetti boxes at k. P Nelson's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Marriage Licenses,

MdTTIdgt LIceHSts.
Ernest Q Lee, Gilchrist ........ 81
Bernice Hoover, Matherville. is
Clement ". harrington, Alexis Pr
Ella May Morgan, Burgess .....21
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
BURGLAR IN BIG
HAUL IN SALOON
s. r. DeBouwer Out $S5 ms Result Of
Job Pulled OF Early New
Years Morning.
SAWED THROUGH PANEL DOOR
About $40 in Change, Three Jugs and
Two Dozen Bottles Of Whisky
Are Missing.

1t became known today that bur-
glars entered the saloon Of s. r. De-
Bouwer, 1401 Thirtieth street, some
time after closing time New Years
eve, taking $40 in cash and stock to
the value of $45. The proprietor is
out just $S5 as result of the haul.
1t is evident that someone acquaint-
ed with the premises perpetrated the
robbery. The $40 was in change and
had been secreted behind the bar, by
the bartender, to be used by the man
in charge the following morning. The
change was hidden in such a manner
that no one could have found it I'M
less he saw the bartender hide it. The
man who pulled the job evidently
loitered around the place about clos
ing time and saw the bartender secrete
the money
Aside from the cash taken. three
jugs of whisky valued at 81 each and
two dozen quarts of bonded whisky
valued at $24 are missing.
Leaves No Clues.
Entrance to the saloon was gained
by saving the panel from one of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doings in Mercer County's Busy Capital

Mrs. Mark Stead Of Joliet, who is
visiting here with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Ringdoll, went to
Abingdon Wednesday to spend the day
with Miss Malcolm Huff.
DR.. E. D. Taylor and sister. Miss
Sallie. returned home to Woodruff
Wednesday after a visit here with
their sister, Mrs. A. G. Bridgford.
Bruce, Mary and Helen Werts left
Wednesday for their home in Abing-
don. Ill, after a few days visit here
at the home of their grandfather, G.
W. Werts, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Matcheret left
Wednesday for their home in Chicago
after a few days visit here with Mrs.
Matcheret's sister, Mrs. John Gourley
Misses Margarie and Martha Cooke
and Pauline Parkman left Wednesday
for Nashville. Tenn, to resume their
work in Ward Belmont college after
two weeks visit here with their
parents, Justice and Mrs. George A.
Cooke and Alderman and Mrs. E.
Parkman.
Charles William NJ. Former left
Wednesday for Upper Alton, ILL.,, where
he will resume his work as athletic
director in Western Military academy
after spending 10 days here with his
mother, Mrs. l.. B. Morey. Former is
also instructor in English. He has
the rank of brevet captain in the Hi
| nois National Guards and is an in
structor in r. o. T. c.
| Mrs. F. A. Forber and son Frank
Jr.. returned home Wednesday from
Keithsburg, where she has been visit.
ing with her mother, Mrs. ]. "
Shawlev
Mrs. F. NJ Church and Miss Mergit
i Decker went to Rock Island Wednes
day morning to spend the day.
! Mrs W. B. Smith and two daugh
tiers, Inez and Irma, left Wednesday
for their home in Peoria after a visi
here with her sister. Miss Ono Miller
Miss Anna Hebel left Wednesda,
for North Hampton, Mass, where sh,
will resume her studies in Smith col
lege after spending the Christmas hol
| idays here with her parents, Mr.. AM
Mrs. D. A. Hebel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
CAMP DODGE MEN URGED TO REPORT ALL
DEFECTS IN SMALL ARMS IMMEDIATELY

inside, sufficient to warrant the de-
ferring of the call.
Men now in training have received
the benefit of practice in drill. Prac-
tcally the entire quota of noncom-
missioned officers for all organiza-
lions have ben appointed and with the
training and practice being received
IN the conduct of company organiZa
ton and maintenance will be in posi-
ton to handle efficiently and quickly,
the training of the new recruits when
they come.
Some officers are inclined to believe
that much could be done in the way
of organization and preliminary train
ing if the recruits were ordered to re-
port at once.
! Fred NJ. Hansen, who has been en-
gagged in Y. M. c. A. work here since
the cantonment was completed. first
as secretary at unit 80 and later at
building 81, has been made camp sec
rotary, succeeding A. B. Dale, WHO
has been transferred to Fort Sheri-
dan.
! Mr.. Hansen is a native of Iowa and
graduate of Ames college of the
class of 1904. Since his graduation
/ he has been engaged in Y. NJ. c. A.
work, three years as county secretary
in Greene county, eight years as state
secretary for county work, and the
| last two years as general secretary of
/ the student association at Ames co.,
/ lego.
! He has wife and two sons. is 80
years of age. and his home recently
has been at Ames, Iowa.
A number of other changes have
been made in the secretarial staff at
Camp Dodge since Mr.. Hansen took
charge Stuart Waring of Evanston.
! H., has been made business secretary
and will assume his duties at once.
c. n. Biglow will become building Sec
rotary at 81, succeeding Mr.. Hansen.
, Professor NJ. D. Howell. county SUPER
intendent of schools for Wright coun-
! ty Iowa, is the new secretary at
building 81, and John Grafton. former
pastor of the Height Park Christian
church at Des Moines. becomes relig-
ious secretary at building 81.
John Roberts of Panora, who has
been active in mission work il Ayria.
and later was assigned as J. NJ. c.
A. secretary in France. will become
religious director for building 81.
| Three lieutenants from lowas artil
lery regiment. the Three Hundred and
Thirty-ninth field artillery, have been
selected for a special course OF in
| struction in the motoriZation of the
big guns which are to be used by the
artillery men on the firing line in
! France They are: r. J. OBrien, d.
/ III. Mills and f. W. Paulson.
| Three officers of similar rank have
been selected from the Three Hun
bred and Thirty-seventh artillery reg
ment TO attend the same school OF
instruction, which is located in the
east. They are J. X. McManus, Harold
Metcalf and Ely Salyaids.
At the concluding OF the course the
officers will report to Camp Dodge
where they will instruct other Off
GERS and enlisted men in the opera
ton OF the motors which will carry
the guns OF these two regiments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03

ton Captains Alexander n. Stewart
Perry E. Ennis, Freeman Field, Ber-
nard l.. Eaton and Frederick W.
Moore, First Lieutenants Clarence P.
Cakes, George W. Taylor, Franklin M.
Walter, Theodore NJ Dunlap, Elmer
Kemp. Gustave A. Wahl, John c.
Holt, James F. Ryder, Henry B. An
drews, Second Lieutenants William G.
Bliss. Franklin f. Halsey, Lorenzo D.
Snyder and Willis K Hodgman, and
Captains Oliver P Snyder and Roland
l.. Gangler.
Expect Rifle Practice Soon.
First Lieutenants Edward NJ. Or
nits. John D. Arnott, David A. Altar
vuck, William Fl. Meyer and Julius
r. Hall have been transferred from
the Three Hundred Thirteenth engi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
(Bv the Associated Press

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Jan. ). - To
guard against any possible imperfec-
ton or defects in the small arms and
ammunition which soldiers of the
Eighty eighth division of the national
army at Camp Dodge are to use, an
order was issued requiring a report
to be submitted to the division ord
nance officer in all cases where either
arms or ammunition issued at the
camp is found TO be defective.
THE large number of small arms
and the enormous amount Of small
arms ammunition now being made by
the ordnance department" the order
says, makes it essential that any de-
fects or imperfections in either shall
be brought to the attention or the
ordnance department Immediately to
prevent the accumulation of material
containing these defects"
Brigadier General r. n. Getty, act
ing commander of the Eighty eighth
division of the national army at Camp
Dodge, has received no official word to
the effect that no more men selected
for military service will be called to
the colors until Feb. 10 or later.
Announcement of the receipt OF a
message by the adjutant general OF
The state from the provost marshal
general to the effect that the two final
increments which were scheduled to
report at Camp Dodge last October
and complete the divisions full quota
was taken with considerable dissat-
siaction by some officers at camp.
II is believed by them that the with
holding Of the men will greatly re-
lard the actual training preparations
and delay the date of leaving for
France Of the division as military
unit.
Others are inclined to believe that
because Of the inclement weather con-
ditions which probably will prevail
from now until March /, il would be
mpractcable to have the men report.
But little training out of doors, it is
pointed out could be given and the
probability Of an epidemic of con-
agious diseases with the men con-
hned the greater portion OF the time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03

neers to Camp Taylor, Louisville. Ky,
where they will join the Five Hundred
Fifteenth service battalion
Opening of rife practice for the in
fantry is forecast by an order issued
yesterday to the Three Hundred Fiji
tieth and Three Hundred Fifty-first
regiments to which are assigned three
sergeants each. who must have had
previous experience in target work,
for duty on the range.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
INQUIRY REVEALS
PLOTS OF GROUND
SSARE MYTHS
r.mp Dodge Board Finds That They
are Without Foundation in Probe
Vow Being Conducted.
xoT CHARGED TO THE GERMANS
Thai Disco, cred in Rice and Tomatoes
Claimed BY Body Not TO Be
Enough TO BE Dangerous.
Special 10 The Argus. J

Camp Dodge. Iowa, Jan. 3.-Alleged
,ro-German plots to , poison Camp
hodge soldiers by placing ground
slass in their food are not standing
he test OF official investigation.
special board with division Sur
seon J. r. Shook began an inquiry to-
Gay.
i, developed that the only glass
found in rice consisted OF a few par
,icles found in a rice pudding and
that none has been found in any con-
segment before it has been cooked.
Particles of what is believed to be
,,ass we're discovered in four cans of
.omatoes. but not in sufficient guam
,ity 10 be dangerous.
The membership Of the board in
eludes Lieutenant Colonel J. K. Shook,
diyision surgeon; Major D. G. c. Gar
rison. Major y. W. Riley. Captain
PARK FinGlay and First Lieutenant
Augustus Graham.
general tightening Of discipline
anil speeding up Of training at Camp
Dodge is to follow the holidays and
the first step is to he a general cut
ting down of leaves OF absence.
I'D to the present time leaves and
furlouehs have been fairly easy to OBJ
tain. but new regulations issued yes
terday will compel the officer or en-
listed man who desires a leave Of alb
sence to produce proofs that his pres
ence away from camp is urgently re-
CURED.
Difficult TO Get Leaves.
All leaves of more than five days
must be passed upon by the division
staff and must be recommended by
the organization commander under
whom the soldier in question mus
be assigned. Leaves must not inter
fere with courses of instruction ant
will not be granted save in excep
tiJhal instances.
An order was issued yesterday for
bidding Camp Dodge soldiers to pur
chase goods. or patronize any barbe
shop, soda water fountain. ice cream
parlor, drug store, manicure parlor o
similar establishment not certified "a
sanitary by a representative of tn
public health department Certificate
of such inspection must be promi
nently displayed and the military pc
lice are ordered to enforce the new
regulations.
To Assign Ordnance Officers.
The 5000 men of the ordnance depo
in France who are now in training
at Camp Dodge are to be given com
plete outfit of officers and severa
have already been assigned
These include Major James NJ. Full
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03

doors in the rear. The proprietor
stated today that he had been unable
to fix the blame for the robbery thus
far. The matter was reported to the
police, who practically have no clues
to work on, unless the burglar is ap-
pretended while trying to dispose of
the loot.
The police are working on the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
MORE OFFICERS ARE
ORDERED TO ARSENAL

According to word from Washing
ton. the following named officers, ord
nance reserve corps, are assigned to
active duty and will proceed to Rock
Island in time to report Saturday to
the commanding officer, Rock Island
arsenal. for assignment to duty: Cap
Charles T. Pottinger. Captain James
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
j. H. McRoberts ..... Correspondent
u. II. knickerbocker 50. Distributor =,
AledO Keats RnrRess


aledo defeated the Burgess indie.
pendents basketball team Tuesday
evening in Burgess by the score OF
80 to 4. Although handicapped BY
the small floor Aledo rushed the Inde-
pendents the entire game and proved
100 fast for the home team. Harbor
led the scoring for the locals, caging
nihe. baskets. Luttrell, who played
the opposite forward, landed two goals
in the five minutes he played. He was
injured and had to be replaced by
hartman. Burgess made the first bas-
ket OF the game. but was followed
closely by Harbor with one gcal, and
then Luttrell shot his two scores. The
score at the end of the first half was
rs to and then the locals cut down
their attack and rested content with
~ points in the second, while Burgess
did not cou.s in this round A return
game has been arranged for Saturday
evening in college gymnasium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03

B. Ryall, Captain Robert ]. B. Sulli-
van, First Lieutenant Fletcher H.
Birch. First Liuetenant Mark G. Car
roll. First Lieutenant Evariste f..
Chevrefils, First Lieutenant John r.
Hunt, First Lieutenant Harry ]. Dor
man. First Lieutenant Donald F..
Holmes. First Lieutenant William S.
Lawson, First Lieutenant Alfred s.
Meyers. First Lieutenant Walter l..
Oswalt. First Lieutenant Eugene T..
Scudder, Second Lieutenant Arthur D.
Osborne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
i64 QuestiOnnaires Left,

Only asa missionaries are left to
be sent out by the local exemption
board. This will take six days. as
only IS forms are mailed ou. daily.
With today's mail lila blanks have
been sent out for registered men TO
I'LL out. There are 1878 registered
men in Mercer county and all will
have their papers by next Wednes-
day or Thursday. Many questionnaires
are being returned and the local board
is classifying them as rapidly as pos
sible. The classification of the reg
istered is a slow process and will not
be completed until all the exemption
claims are returned frem the district
board. Only the men, who are in
Glass / or may be there, are being
classified at present. They will be
| examined first and so much be CLASH
fled and placed in order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
Personal Mention,

Carl T. Swanson left Wednesday for
Champaign. ILL.,. where he will resume
his studies in the college OF archi-
tectural engineering at the University
Of Illinois, after spending the Christ
mas holidays here with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Swanson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-03
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE AND
GRIPPE.

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab
lets remove the cause. There is only
one "BrQmo Quinine" E. w.
GROVES signature is on box. SOC.