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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-26
"FlU" AT TREADWELL.

ported yesterday that the family Of J. Slee, at the Pines, had been quar- rantined with case of influenza. The last three cases on the island have been reported of mild nature. however, and it is believed that the worst of the epidemic is over. There have been no deaths from the dis ease on Douglas Island thus far
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-26
ONLY FEW DAYS LEFT.

DOUGLAS, Nov. 26.-Mrs Thos work here, stated yesterday that those holding permit to ship Christ mas boxes to soldiers, must have the shipment ready before the first of December. Several articles pertain ing to the shipment of such articles have been printed from time to time this past month and everyone should be familiar with the orders. Do not attempt to ship any package over seas without the\ restilation permit nor at any time after the first oi December.
 THE EMPIRES cIassifieds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-26
SOUTH ON SPOKANE.

DOUGLAS, Nov 26.-Anton Lil- jestrand and two daughters, Maud and Edna Mrs. A. Bertolini and two sons, Louis and Herman, and Jap anese from the Owl restaurant by the name of Funatin, left on the Spokane last night for the south.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01

The Kaiser's largest agricultural prop
erty is at Cadinen, near Elbing, on the
Gulf OF Danzig. The palace here Is mod
est, but the property Is enormous. 1t ex-
tends over an area OF over twenty square
miles and includes six tile factories and
the largest horse-breeding establishment
in Prussia. From this estate tho Kaiser
received 100000 year.
Another vast estate OF the Kaiser Is at
Rominten. in East Prussia, a wild. unde.
veloped tract inhabited by Russians who
were little better than serfs This Is prin.
cipally a hunting property and is abun-
dainty stocked with deer. pheasants and
every kind Of game. On this vast preserve
the Kaiser could enjoy himself with as lit
tie restraint as a savage chieftain and In
duge every instinct
remarkable estate Is that of Syringe
in Hanover, highly developed region of
the empire. Here are ten square miles of
forests and game preserves. This was the
Kaisers favorite spot for hunting the wild
boar, and he and his friends frequently
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01

restored this castle. supplied 1t with three
hundred servants and hoisted the imperial
flag over 1t. This YVES symbol that he
ruled this conquered province.
Other palaces and castles of the Kaiser
Great Britain Rights Reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01

the Riesensebirge, Schoss Bruhl, on the
lower Rhine; Schloss Zelie, near Hanover;
Freienwalde. near Berlin; Schloss Don.
aueschinsen, Schloss Vor der Hohe, near
lIomburg; the Strassburg Palace, and
koenigswusterh near erlin
The Kaiser also possessed palaces In
Rome and at Frascati, villa on the
Riviera, and villa on the Greek island
OF Corfu. which have already been seized
by tho Allies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01

Of more than ordinary interest are Konigs.
berg Castle (where he was crowned).
Marienburg Castle, Charlottenburg Palace
Hubertusstock. Bellevue Palace, in the
Thiergarten, Berlin; Hohenzollern Castle,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01

A very wonderful palace that belonged to
the Kaiser. is that of Wilhelmshohe, near
Cassel, the former residence of the Land.
graves Of Hesse.Cassel. 1t contains three
hundred rooms of great splendor and is
situated in the most beautiful grounds
Its formal gardens are ranked among the
finest In the world, rivalling those of Italy,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01

It has never ceased to struggle and rebel
against the tyranny Of the Prussians.
Wilhelm intended his palace as symbol
that he meant to rule the Poles forever.
Everybody knows that the Kaiser's fav-
Orite residence was at Potsdam. This
town is suburb OF Berlin and the most
aristocratic residence section in Germany.
The Kaiser's usual residence here was the
New Palace, built by Frederick tho Great
out of the proceeds Of special tax on
coffee. 1t Is a sixth of mile long. has
922 windows and Is the most extensively
furnished palace in Europe
In addition to this the Kaiser possesses
our other palaces at Potsdam-the Mar.
Die Palace. occupied by the Crown Prince;
he Sans Souci Palace. the Orangery and
he Stadtschloss
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01

near Hechlingen; Tau.
nus Palace. near
Wiesbaden; the Bonn
Residence. S C h loss
Jacgerhof, S C lilo s 8
Renrath, near Dussel-
dcrf; Schloss Stolsen-
fels (the last four on
the Rhine); Schloss
Il m q n n q dorf In
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-22

the hooor with him because be stipu-
lated that they should he had espe-
cialIy distinguished himself in organic
ing new troops under heavy shell fire,
and in helping to dig out several men
whom shells had buried A veteran
French officer who was on the spot said
Donovan was the coolest man under fire
be had ever seen.
Last weeks cable dispatches reported
that in the fighting around Thiaucourt
following the capture of the ST. Mihiel
salient Major Donovan had again dis
tinguished himself by dash and enter
prise.
The Majors own account of the ex-
pIoit will be one of the later instafments
of this singlAariy interesting series.
THE SUN is enabled to print Major
Donovan's letters through the courtesy
of the "Columbis University Alumni
News"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-22

This is the first instalment of the
private letters and notes from the west
ern front of Major William J. Donovan.
I6sth Infantry. A. E. F.-the old Fight
ing Sixty-nnth. When the Rainbow
Division sailed Major Donovan C''BIue
Eyed Billie" to his cronies, snd-be-
hind bis back-to his adonng command)
was boss of the first battalion of the
regiment. and known to his former
superior officers in the old National
Guard as being one the ablest and
"fghti1gesf" men of his rank in Khaki.
In France he promptly lived up to this
reputation. Last May three American
commissioned officers and four nom
CONS were cited for the Croix de
Guerre by the French commander in
recognition of their bravery in the
LuneviUe sector. Major Donovan
headed the list and the others received
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-22

They try merely to take section of the mail
and gather impression.
1t is drOll here, with no telephone and no means
of transportation. Yet surprising how soon one is
accustomed to the lack
The water here seems quite good, but for the
present we boil it for all purposes. The men have
learned to wash their clothes at the wash stations
in imitation of the women here.
To-day with great ceremony, the Mayor invited
to so hunting for wild boar in the woods on the
mountains here. All of the important personages
of the village along and few Of us officers
The scheme was to have group go in at one end,
with dogs. and chase them toward the other end
When one is caught sight of great shout is set
up by the heaters, so that the men in waiting may
be ready. 1t is quite amusing. The old hogs get
quite excited and get rushing about at great rate
We rustled up three and one of the villagers killed
one of them. These boars are the real thing, and
when wounded are quite ugly.
Invited by the Mayor to . Feast
Just now the Mayor came in person to invite me
to great feast of boar eating. They think me
quite linguist. In fact | seem to be quite anus
ing to them.
From the docking of the ship to the arrival here
was quite hectic. Direct from the boat a train
journey from IL 80 A. M. to 80 P. NJ, unloading
luggage, a three mile march through dark, dirty
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-22

return to France Serbs, Russians all one kalei-
doscope. And our men truly overwhelmed. They
seemed stunned with the new tongue and quite at
a loss.
Rest Camp With Welcome B.ths.
A five mile hike to another rest camp. Well
kept, Clean with bathing facilities. A good place
for officers mess, but very tiresome sleeping on
the hard tent floors. An anxious day awaiting the
arrival Of IS company, which sailed in an
other ship. Then march in the night through
a heavy fog along dark, unlighted, narrow, muddy
street to our station. Loading the men thirty five
or forty in horse cars officers in third class car
riages which were much like the slabs in a morgue
and quite as cold The entire battalion in one
train.
Travelling all that night: brief stop at a queer
French town for coffee no facilities for messing,
the impoSsbity of keeping men on the cars, the
lack Of sanitary arrangements long wearlsome
day on the train, another cold and restless night,
then our arrival at our destination with no one to
meet us We were finally Strengthened out and
then we had long march into our billet. The road
was good, the air cool and the men glad to be here
When we arrived here they were, as told you in
another letter, quite overwhelmed, but now they
are Strengthened out and seem quite content.
Yesterday left my town under orders to report
here for school attended the Field Officers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-22
At left Major group Fighting

seaport town to a rest camp-rest
would be too complimentary
wooden floors, tents, no fires, q
very poor night; then gathering
the men together for another boat
trip.
That ride was not soon TO be for.
gotten. Neither moon nor stars,
Boat so crowded that it was like
walking on floor Of faces to get
through the ship. Then the land
ing. Marching through strange
city with queer names In an I'M
known tongue on all the shop win
dows. German prisoners; returned
Alsatians marching through the
streets with flags setting forth that
their greatest experience was their
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-22

One officer is assigned to each house The people
are poor peasants Some of the division are quar-
tered in chateau4, but prefer it as we are here.
1t is better preparation
Sanitation Most Important Problem.
The last soldiers were French and they departed
some time ago. | believe that cleaning has been
done since that time. The important thing is the
cleaning of the streets and the adoption of SAM
tary and hygienic measures. That requires con
slant attention. Wood is at premium and coal is
almost impossible The men are well fed and
have some six days rations ahead This section i.
high and clear and cold. 1t grows dark at and
at heavy mist descends. At I the streets art
dark and at nearly the entire village is asleep.
The men are permitted to drink light beer and
wine. Four grogshops runnin,, but they car
sell only from 10 30 TO l and from to g. They
are required to paste the hours on the door TO
gether with the price of the drinks. | have my
headquarters in the schoolhouse, and l have tn,
use of the classroom for holding my classes.
| may not con lecture on the time to BE-
spent here in preparation The censor laws arc
quite strict, and properly 50. Each company COM
mander censors the mail of his men and all mail is
stamped at these headquarters. Officers mail is
sent out sealed by them but they are required to
sign their names and rank but not organization in
the manner you will see on this envelope. Their
letters are subject to censorship at the base. +.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-22
First Days in France
and Teaching the
Yanks to Make War

1T does not seem real somehow
l. that | should be here in the
land of chivalry and romance, and
battle seems highly improbable. 1t
is little village perhaps a cen
fury old. You have passed through
many in your motor with never
second glance. Its population is
about 511, mostly women and most
of them old. 1t is difficult to tell
the young from the old live
with Nine. Depths, whose husband
died during the war and whose son
is now at Nerdun. She is very
agreeable and old and mOtherly
She has given me a pleasant room.
Two streets compose the town.
The men are billeted ten, fifteen or
thirty in the barns. You know
how they are part of the houses.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-22

Yesterday left my town under orders to repor
here for school attended the Field Officers
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04

((E((1
MARCH TO VICTORY

! Courage is a matter of the blood.
without good red blood man has q
reak heart and poor nerves.
7 In the spring is the best time to
Mic stock Of ones condition. If the
Mood is thin and watery, face pale or
nimply, generally weak, tired and list
fss, one should take spring tonic.
0ne that will do the spring house
Meaning, an Old-fashioned herbal rem
sdy that was used by everybody nearly
40 wears ago is still safe and sane be-
rouse It contains no alcohol or narcot-
ID 1t Is made up Of Blood root, Gold
an Seal root, Oregon Grape root,
Oueens root, Stone root, Black Cherry
6ork-extracted with glycerine and
made into liquid or tablets. This blood
ionic was first put out by DR.. Pierce
m ready.to-use form and since then
has been sold by million bottles as DR..
PIerce's Golden Medical Discovery. If
druggists do not keep this in tablet
form, send GO cents for vial to DR..
PIerce's Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, n. Y.
/ Kidney disease carries away large
percentage of our people. What Is to
6e done? The answer Is easy. Eat less
neat, eat coarse, plain food, with plenty
of vegetables, drink plenty of water
between meals, and take an uric acid
folyent after meals for a while, such as
hnurlc double strength), obtainable at
almost any drug store. 1t was first
discovered by DR.. Pierce. Most every
one troubled with uric acid finds that
Anurlc dIssOlves the uric acid as hot
MATER does sugar. You can obtain a
Trial package by sending ten cents to
Doctor Plerces Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute in Buffalo, n. Y.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Island Rapidly Dislnteqratinq.

II was on Simbowa, little east of
Java, that an explosion occurred years
ago, audible for nearly 1000 miles, and
so completely burylng whole prov
lnce that only 2G persons escaped in
a population of 1900.
The fine-graned dust or ashes, green
ish-gray In color of which the island
Is composed, is very friable, and the
waves, dashing against the new OBJ
structlOn in their way, have torn Off
the edges and considerably reduced
the islands area.
The largest amount Of material is
gathered on one side of the crater,
through which the tide of debris
poured; and there n cliff, $50 feet high,
fronts the sea. Inland the cliff slopes
gently down until It reaches the level
Of the tongue Of land, about mile
in length and only ten or twelve feet
above high tide, which forms the rest
Of the island. 1t is bare, dark heap
Of ashes, which the ocean rollers are
doing their best to bury out Of sight
beneath the sea.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
KIDNEY SUFFERERS HAVE
FEELING OF SECURITY

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such a medicine is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard Of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle Of Swamp-koot.
Swamp. Root is scientifically compound
ed from vegetable herbs.
It is not a stimulant and is taken in
teaspoonful doses.
II is not recommended for everything.
According to verified testimony it is
natures great helper in relieving and over
coming kidney, liver and bladder trou-
bles.
A sworn statement Of purity is with
every bottle Of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.
Root.
II you need a medicine, you should have
the best.
II you are already convinced that
Swamp. Root is what you need, you will
find it on sale at all drug stores in bottles
Of two sizes, medium and large.
However, il you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Appealing to the
Backslider
BY REV. JAMES M. GRAY. ID.
Dean Of Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago

TEXT-oh Israel. return unto the Lore
thy God, for thou hast fallen by thine
iniquity. Take with you words and turr
TO the Lord; say unto him, take away
our iniquity and receive us graciously; sc
will we render unto thee the calves OF on
lips. 60.
/ will heal their backsllding. I will low:
them freely; for mine anger Is turned
away.-Hosea l4:l-14
l.--Backslldlng in a religious sense II
falling away from ones procession
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
THIN B0ARDER HAS ANOTHER
Springs His Usual Conundrum, to the
Delight and 6ewiIderment Of the
Prune Club.

"We've missed you for several morn
ings," remarked the blond typewriter
to the thin bOarder as he glided into
the meatess-wheatless breakfast ta-
BILE, according TO the Yonkers States
man.
swell, see If you can miss this one,
Cutie" replied the conundrum throw
er. "Why is the English general, Sir
Julian Byng, the hero Of Cambria, like
Annette Kellermann, the swimmer"
"One has made good in flights and
the other in tights" suggested the
bank clerk with the red necktie.
Back up! l said why are they
alike, not why are they different"
came from the thin man.
Because they are prominent for d.
vers reasons" ventured the school
teacher with the shell glasses.
won't do" answered the man who
started the trouble. listen. Here's
the answer: Because they were both
made famous by the tanks"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Their Awful Pliaht.

She-And what was your most ter
rifying experience during your two
years in the trenches?"
He (grimly)-The night
She-Yes, yes?
He-When, with the Boches only
100 yards away
She-GO oni
He-and gas bombs raining and
liquid fire coursing upon us
She-Yes, yes!
He-When we suddenly discovered
She-Go on!
He-That there wasn't n cigarette
In our whole detachment
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
PuttinG Her Foot in II.

Not long ago n miscellaneous party
of visitors was being shown over n
ducal palace. One of them, stout,
overdressed woman, feeling herself So
cially considerably above her fellow
sightseers, turned TO the housekeeper
and said:
"And how is the duke? He wasn't
very well when | saw him last"
Ellis grace has slight cold" re-
piled the housekeeper, "hut otherwise
is In the best of health"
After allowing the company suffi-
clent time to recover, the lady re-
sumed
"vd how is the dear duchess"
"The duchess, madam, has been dead
these thirty years"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Fullness Of Life.

Christ came into the world that we
might have life and have It more abun-
dainty. The cramped, starved, half-de-
veloped lives that so many are lead
Ing are not in accordance with Gods
Aans. The plant that grows In the
shade, struggling and pale, Its bios
SONS blighted before they unfold, Is
the type of many a one to whom God
is ready to give life in Its fullness'
Do not be satisfied with mere exist
ence. Reach down for the deep things
of experience, and up for those which
are high. See that your life is full,
free and good, as God meant It to be.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04

even though III II
not always Visible
to the eyes Of men.
A Christian need
not blaspheme,
nor commit muir
der, nor theft, nor
adultery, to be a
backslider. He
need only exalt his
own reason above
the Word Of God.
or ne eglect the
house Of God, or
begin to fellow
ship with tn G
people who do not
k ow God, to
make him n back
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
B0SCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-one
years in all parts Of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient a good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning,
gives nature a chance to soothe the
lnflamed parts, throw Off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
he. TN. Made in America and sold for
NOR han half century.-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
The Makers.

Booth Harrington, the novelist, met
in n New York book store young lady
who was buying books 10 send to the
soldiers.
81 think l ought to send them seri-
ous, heavy books-hlstory and so on
don't you?" she doubtfully inquired.
"Good gracious, no." said Mr.. Tar
klngton. "Send them novels, rouslng
novels, and nothing else. History?
What do they want with history? Why,
they're making it,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
ALI She Could BE Sure OF.

Mr.. Brown, widower, had advertised
for housekeeper. On the applicants
arrival, Mr.. Brown was out and his
three-year,Old daughter answered the
door.
"Whats your papa's name?" the
woman asked.
After n pause the little girl an
swered: 81 don't know what 1t was
before he was married, but it's Mr..
Brown now."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
FRECKLES
Now I, the Tine to Get Rid Of These Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed OF your freckles, as the pre-
scription othine-double strengths guar
anteed TO remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce OF othine-double
strength-from your druggist. and apply
little OF II night and morning and you should
soon see that even the worst freckles have
begun to disappear, while the lighter ones
have vanished entirely, 1t Is seldom that
more than one ounce is needed to completely
clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear
complexion.
Be sure 70 ask for the double strength 9TH
ine. as this is sold under guarantee OF money
back II u lalls 70 remove freekles-AdY.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Why sambo Keeps His Mule.

"Why don't you get rid Of that
mule?"
"Well, sub, hates to give in. II
l was to trade dat mule off he'd re-
gard II as n personal victory. He's
been tryln foh de las six weeks to git
rid of me."-EverybOdy's Magazine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Pimply Rashy Skins

Quickly soothed and healed by Cutl-
cura often when all else fails. The
Soap to cleanse and purify, the Oint-
ment to soothe and heal. For free
samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. X,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 20, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Disappointed,

Sylve r. aged four, was sent to bed
early as punishment. While saying
his prayers he remarked:
"Oh, Lord, have asked you to make
me good boy and you haven't done 1t.
and | am very disappointed in you."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
HoW's This 2

We offer $1,000 for any case OF catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is taxi
en- Internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
+. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04

You never can know how superior to other
prepare ons DR.. Peery's Dead Shot" is un-
III you have tried II once. single dose
cleans out Worms or Tapeworm. Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04

After man has acquired certain
amount of wisdom he would rather
add to it than display his meager
hoard
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04

You may doubt 1t, but he who cried
Good VIII Toward Men" Is still very
much alive.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-04-04
Mirror of Life.

We are mirrors rejecting the life
Of Christ, but we must stay close to
him and keep the mirror part of us
clean.