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The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23
SCHOOL NEWS

Names of Fo!or Pupils for the month endi g Nov, 22rd, are: Laura May Fry, Iourencn Bar ret~anl Walter M Donncil.
 The pupils re attempting to III ost,r the Palmer Method of Penlanship. When the 17O drills are accepted at the Palmer Office by experts in this work, and the pupil has passed a sa 1isf acto"y y examination in penmanship, he will be granted a diploma signed by the originator of"the method A. N. Palmer of New York City,
 Those who are doing com mendable work and have se icrt drills ready are;
 Dorothy Lubbe, Mary MacDon- ell, Laurence Barrett, Victor Marshall, Eudora Mcdonnell Fl izabe tn Nitric.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23
HOLIDAY FARE

A lacy subscriber at Nizina sends the following recipe for plum pudding, which is just as delicious as the old kind and has the virtue of needing neither sugar, eggs, butter Q: mol asses which is very ac:apy able these hooverizing days.
 Plum Pudding Tdl e a piece of Rice bread dough when ready to put into pans for baking, use same amount of cit ron peel and spices that you Woulp put in your usual recipe, and all the chopped suet rais- ins and entrants you eau possib ly work through the dough. Boil or steam as any other plu1n pudding. Serve with sweet sauce use no sugar, eggs butter or molasses.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23
THANKSGIVING DAY

A general holiday will be ob served on Thursday next Thank sgiving day.
 The day will be given over tc family celebrations. but in the evening a community gathering will be i1eld to celebrate peace. The entire population is invited to attend, and our friends from Nc Ctler LCd9 and K 'nnecott are specially welcome.
 The A. B. Hall will be thrown open for the occasion and dane ing and other forms Of amust- ment will be indulged in.
 A committee of ladies will serve lunch.
 Do not fail to ba in on his get together gathering: We do not have enough of them in our town.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23

The first sweater on our al, lotment has been turned in by Miss Fowler, with c. Millander and Mrs. Underwood close sec onds. Plenty of wool on hand Everybody should oe knitting.'
 Mrs. Reed.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23

Messrs. Johnson, Boutin and Nitric, the Fire Protection Com mittee of the Commercial Club will be rounding up those who have not paid their assessment for the purchase of the fire hose Have yours ready when they call
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23

A meeting of the A. B's was held Monday evening when plans were made to hold a Thanksgiv- ing party to celebrate the com ing of peace.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23

Just Received: A full line of Fancy Turkeys, Broilers, Fry CTS, and Young Roasters, also new pack of Fresh Oysters.
 R. l.. H. Marshall.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23
PERSONAL NEWS

Photographic news was re- ceived today of the death of Mr Dubois one of Strelna's most prominent mining men, who died ln New York of Spanish influen Ia.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS

At the Movie Show tommor row evening, Hearst Pathe News will be shown, followed by 5 reel photo play, Sweet Kitty Bellairs" a Romance of the time ot the Stewards. Finishing with a stirring comedy in two reels Are Mattresses Safe?'
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23
RED CROSS

General meeting of the McCar thy Chapter will be held on Tuesday evening next at eight D. m. in the A. E. Hall.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23

Sam Seltenric'. has today rec eived the sad news of the death of his father at Enid, Okla- Eom9, at the age of 73 years.
 AnnOunceme ntS have been received of the marriage of Miss Emm a Nyberg and Ed Mil house at Seattle late in October.
 Eoth young people are well nown in McCa thy, and we wish them every happiness.
 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hal verson are receiving the c0ngra ulatiOns of Il cir friends upon he arrival of a baby girl on Nov aInber l st. The Halvers( ns are now located in Seattle.
 Alec Kienwald returned from m extended visit on Thursday: he spent several weeks at the Hot Springs, and was much ben afited thereby.
 While in Juneau Alec vitne-s Sed the mourn ful sight of the recovery of many of the bodies of the ill-fated Sophia.
 Captain Bell and Sergt Maply )f the Canadian Mounted Police were in Juneal from White Horse for the purpose of it,nt- flying the bodies.
 Our old frienl Tom Kinney is a king u e ltmeL ts at tl.e Springs ond will probably remain there ill Chrisom
 Alec Carroll returned from ! trip to the States Thursday, unlike most people he prefers % winter in Alaska and spend lis summers outside.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23
Overheard on our Street.

Overheard on our Street. Joe. Say, Al, that horse has lost a shoe, why don't you have it put on? Al. Why, he only lost it yes terday."
 The Mccarthy Laundry has the only bath with shower in town 75 cents. Advt.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23

Give up your luxurjes that the Kaiser may be made to give up his ambitions.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23

New stock of Alladn Lamp Chimneys and Mantles on sale at the Post Office.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-11-23

Sam Seltenric', has today rec eived the sad news of the death of his father at Enid, Okla- Gome, at the age of 73 years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
TIME GETTING SHORT

DOUGLAS, Sept. "A. R. Arun- dell, townsite trustee for Douglas. announces that the time is now get ing short for the property owners to appear and apply for patent to their lots. At the expiration of the allotted time, those who have not applied for deed, will find their prop erty listed and advertised for sale according to Government regulations in such matters and at the expora ton of the prescribed period of ad- vertising by law. the property will be sold to the highest bidder, There is still about $500 due the Govern. ment before deeds can be issued to the Douglas property holders. The Hunter, Day estates and other val uable property have not. yet been applied for.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07

In selecting LIeutenaht 'Coiohei' Hugh A. Drum as chief of staff for the First American Field Army. General Pershing is declared to have ignored precedent by choosing q young man and an exceptionally low ranking officer for the .respon- ! sibiiity. Colonel Drum Is thirtyr eight years old. The position whicn he has attained usually is occupies by . major general. Colonel Drum vas prepared for military career by his father, Captain John Drums' Tenth United States Infantry who was killed while leading his men ID battle at Santiago. Cuba, on July l. 1898. In recognition of the gal lantry of the dead officer President Mckinley bestowed the sword ana commission of the father on Hugh A. Drum, the youngest son. ~no
 was then only eighteen years o'd- He was the youngest man ever COZ missioned in the regular army. <.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
BEATING. THE COAL BARON

DOUGLAS, Sept. 7.-Several cords of fine wood are seen piled in var nous sections of the city and after working hours many men can be seen with the axe and saw on the beach taking advantage of the clear wood that is washed to the very doors of the consumer. Mike George has an up-to-date wood saw which he secured early in the Spring and with the gasoline motor has suffic- tent wood on, hand to last him over the Winter and he may cut wood for other parties before snow flies. Coal at SIS per ton has caused many residents to reflect seriously on the purchase of saw and axe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
INSTRUCTION IN
 SHIPBUILDING OF
 MANY TRADESMEN

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 30. - The axiom Must makes Master" is get ting practical demonstration every day at the Hog Island shipbuilding plant, where a school of intsruc- ton has been established and erst- while clerks, barbers, car conduc- tors and motermen, policemen, fire men, shoemakers, butchers, bakers known enterprise and endeavor, are and indeed representatives of every converted into ship builders after brief tuition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
AT THE LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, Sept. 7.-The great Japanese actor Sussue Hayakawa, will be the star attraction at the Liberty Theatre for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights. It is Para mount production in five parts, en- titled "The Jaguar's Claws" and is a portrayal of the methods of the lawless Mexican bandit, which the authorities in Mexico have never been able to suppress. The great Japanese actor is at his best as chief of one of these lawless bands situated near a thriving off center. There is also Mack Sennett com edy entitled Her Circus Knight,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
DENTAL WORK IN
 ARMY MUST BE
 ATTENDED TO

! CAMP KEARNY, San Diego, Cal, Sept. 3.-Dental appointments have no more attraction for soldiers, than for men in civil life, it appears from a recent promulgation at headquar- ters of the 10th division here. This says;
 Unit commanders will take steps to sec to it. personally, that enlist ed men report at the hour and place designated for dental treat ments without fail" IL < The announcement says many soldiers have failed. to keep their
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07

Ora Carew and Joseph "Baldy' Bel mont provoking constant stream of fun throughout this two reel com cry. The Liberty theatre orchestra appears as usual at the Sunday night performance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
OUT FOR "MoWlcH"

DOUGLAS, Sept 7.-Thos. Ryan and Hugh Tracy, both old timers of the Island, leave today in the for mer's sail boat for a trip to Admir-
 atty Island where they expect to show the young nimrods of the Island how to bring back the limit of deer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
YOUNG MINER

DOUGLAS, Sept. "A boy was born to MT. and Mrs. M. s. Hudson last night at the Douglas St. Ann hospital. Dr. Dawes reports both mother and babe doing nicely. Mike was seen on the streets early this morning with broad smile and passing out perfectos in honor of his assistant to be at the Nevada Creek properties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
TRIP TO ANNEX CREEK

DOUGLAS, Sept. 7.-Mayor Elmer F.. Smith left on the launch Tilla- cum this morning with a scow load of supplies for Annex Creek. While in the vicinity of Taku Glacier, it is the Mayors, intention to return with several tons of ice which he will store away for use at his ice cream psrlcr. '-,-s- s-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
ON ANOTHER TRIP

DOUGLAS, Sept. 7.-Albin Bari tello left again this morning in the launch City of Rome for another trip around the Islands. While the game is scarce this year, MT. Baritel- To states that he would rather be out in the hills this beautiful weath- CT than remain idle in town.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
DOUGLAS CHURCH SERVICES
ST. LUkEs EPISCOPAL
 CHURCH

:. Rev. G. D. Christian, Dean.
 Rev. A. E.. Butcher, Canon. Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.
 10 a. m.-Sunday School.
 At II, Celebration of the Holy Flu charist, with address on meaning of the service, for the children and all who are present.
 The public is invited.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
YOUNG PEoPLEs' PARTY

DOUGLAS, Sept. "A number of young people from the Island have arranged for an automobile party to Mendephalll glacier tomorrow provid- ing the weather is favorable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
a4sslrc PROVISIONS SHIP SUNK as sueN1Aah6

jed Aug. 30th. Harry Duke was formerly a stward on steamers run ming to Alaska and was accompan- jed by his wife on several trips and therefore was known to a good many Alaskans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
ENTERTAlNS AT LUNCHEON

TREADWELL, Sept. Miss Leola Finger entertained the Island school teachers this afternoon at a dainty luncheon g
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
IN HONOR OF TEACHERS

TREADWELL, Sept. Mrs. P. R. Bradley will hold reception at her home this afternoon in honor of all the teachers of the different Island schools.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
DOUGLAS CATHOLIC
 CHURCH

Mass at 8 and 10 a. m. o'clock p. m.--Rosary. and Bene- diction. tsss-a
 The Rev. Father Turnell of Skag- way, will conduct the services.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
IS SOME TRAVELLER.

Mr and Mrs. Sam Baker are the parents of boy born at 2:3O a. m. at St. Ann's hospital. MT. Ba- ker, is a travelling man and says that the boy arrived on schedule time. .,..r .
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
DoUouAe pHEsBvTERIAN
 MieSloN

100 p. m.-Communion Service.
 7:o0-Thursday-Mid Week Pray CT Service.
 All are invited to attend these
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
DISTRICT COURT

Ike Weathers, Al Weathers and F. c. Wright all entered pleas of not guilty at their arraignment on the Grand Jury indictment for grand larceny yesterday afternoon H. B. LeFevre is representing the Weathers brothers and H. l.. Faulk- ner is attorney for F. c, Wright.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07
WAS KNOWN HERE.

A recent Seattle paper in the obituary column carried notice that Mrs. Nellie Duke, the wife of Harry A. Duke, died and was bur
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07

Old papers TOT sale at The Empire office, Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07

appointments with the dental off. cers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07

Palmer Parker, of Tenakee, was fined $50 and costs after pleading guilty to assault with dangerous weapons yesterday afternoon in the Commissioners Court. Parker was accused of assaulting Woo Wal with bricks.
 John Joseph and George Halle were bound over to the Grand Jury by Commissioner N. l.. Burton at their preliminary hearing this morn ing. John Joseph's bail was fixed at $500 He was accused of as sault with an axe upon Woo Wal George Haile's bail was nxed at s25O. Haileeo was accused of breech of peace. Qr4-3t@i On
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07

James Brennan plead not guilty in answer to an indictment of the Grand Jury for having in his pos session intoxicating liquor.
 MT. Brennans motion for change of venue in the case of his appeal in sedition case against him ia. heinz argued this afternoon. MT. Brennan is represented by z. t.. Cheney.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-07

The case of the Petersburg Jack ing Company vs Conrad A. Arnes' is still being tried in the Distric Court. Hellenthal and Hellentha are attorneys for the plaintin ant John Rustgard for the defendant!
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06
REPUBLICAN CONGRESS
ISRESULT OF ELECTION
COP, VIII Haze Small Majority, in Each
Branch
AMERICAS WORK eREATEsr.

There Is no rivalry among the allies
foi claims OF credit, but there Is .
tendency on the part of some states
men to discuss the three great powers
on equal terms. Recognizing Engiand's
wonderful work on sea and land hold.
ing back no credit from France and
Italy for their defensive and offensive
programs. we still urge that the great
work Of the war has been done and
will be done by America. 1t was
America that fed England and France
when food was the first essential. II
was America that furnished munitions
legally at O critical moment and 1t was
America that sent the reserves when
the allied reserves were failing But
this is not the big thing; the real thing
Of the war. Is that we have sent mil.
lion and half men across three thou.
sand miles Of water and an average
Of half that distance over land, says
St Louis Times. Our boys are fight
ins far from home. England's men are
merely across the channel from
"Bligbty" and France is fighting on her
own ground When the war Is over
the big credit for winning it must come
to America, where IL belongs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06

The German diplomats speak OF
''pawns' which they hold in their
hands for trading off at a peace con.
ference. But they are ycritable pawns
compared with the knights which the
allies have on the chesSboard. Their
control of the sea gives them, so long
as the Germans cannot break 1t. a
power which can he used so as TO com.
pei Germany in the end to ask for
peace. German trade can be openly
threatened for a generation to COM
unless the German government agrees
to such terms of peace as have been
laid down by President Wilson. says
New York Evening Post. Germany
has already warning Of what may
happen In the plan Of the admiuistra.
ton to take away the Hamburg and
North German Lloyd docks In this
country.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06

One important service which the
press does for The public is incidcn.
tally emphasized in the address of the
Hungarian prcluier on the state of
affairs in Budapest when he said that
the nonappcarancc Of the newspapers
had resulted in rcgrettabIr spread
Inc Of false rumors which had n bad
effect upon the agitation among the
working classes. With the regular and
reliable channel of news suppressed
or hindered. the easy manufacture
OF alarming or incendiary reports
spreading rapidly becomes the in
evitable result.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06
sLAsHeD HIS THROAT
Richard Hackett, s5, Of LyndonvilIc,
Was Temporarily Insane.

s.. Johnsbury. Nov. Sin a sudden
attack of insanity, Richard Hackett,
80 employed by the Dairy association
ci Lyndonyille, stabbed his throat
with razor yesterday afternoon. His
condition is critical. Hacket was in
iurcd two years ago while a brakeman
on ;he Boston & Maine and brooding
over his injuries is thought to be the
cause of his Illness He has wife
and son, eight years cd
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06
u. S. MUST EXPORT
MORE FOODSTUFFS
Over Seventeen Million Tons to Go
Overseas During Coming Season
Rigid Conservation Necessary


Montpelier, Nov From a har-
vest less in aggregate production than
last year, the United States must ex
port at least II IL million tons of
loodstuffs overseas during the com
ing season. This is about IL million
tons more than average pre-war ex-
rorts, or nearly two tons apiece for
the average American farm where
most of this food originates
Rigid conservation of food and feed
stored in granaries, cribs, barns and
similar buildings-also products now
in the fields-are essential to proper
ly maintain our own population and
TO meet increased foreign needs. Ami
NAL feeds, though in a crude form,
must be considered as food, since they
are the basis for meat. milk and poul
Try proGsels
The vast quantity of food staffs
stored on farms makes opportunities
for saving them correspondingly
large. Following are common sources
Of food losses with suggestions 70;
reducing them.
Fire--Remove infammable rubbish
plow iireguards, use care with match
es, lanterns and stoves. Supplement
these safety measures with fire fight.
ing equipment kept in a definite place
FOR instant use. IN brief, consider a
farm as food munition establish,
men;.
Shelter-Prevent spoilage and de
terioration by putting all foodstuffs
possible under adequate shelter Full
utilization of storage space and
prompt repair OF roofs help greatly in
preventing food losses. by sheltering
foodstuffs on farms conservation is
effected at the source
Rats and Pests-Regard rats and
similar pests seriously as the direct
enemy OF starving humanity. Elk
clude them with concrete floors and
DESTROY their breeding places. Rats
must not eat holes irf our bulwarks OF
national defense.
Stock Losscs--More than million
tons OF our food exports must com.
prise meats, fats. dairy products and
poultry products The quantity of
this class of food depends largely
on comfortable housing and the care
which animals receive. Needless ex.
posure and irregular attention may re
suit in reduced production and NOR
tality. Thorough farm conservation
demands that livestock be kept com.
Portable and in healthy condition
thereby securing maximum results
from the feed consumed.
In complying with these suggestions
and extending them to cover addition
al sources OF loss. farmers are asked
to consider this program necessary
until next harvest, even should peace
come before that time BE sides feed
ing ourselves. the United States Is
pledged to feed the Allies and we
must also supply the people in terri
tory now being recovered from Ger
man dominion We must realize thai
peace will bring no addition food bu'
/ instead increased obligations. Poland
the Balkans and other parts OF Europe
now isolated from relief will clamol
for a share Of our present and future
reserve
Thus strict conservation in al
foods and feeds stored on farms Il
imperative in addition to the food pro
gram for homes and public eatnl
places. Compliance with these re
/ Quests will enable the United States
to fulfill present obligations and b.
ready for new espnnslbilltIes
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM DEAD
Native of ireland and Former Resi-
dent OF Bennington.

The remains of Thomas Cunning
ham arrived Tuesday evening from
New York and we're taken to the
home of his daughter Mrs Leslie A.
Gibson of Beech street.
Mr. Cunningham was 80 years old, a
native OF Ireland, and came to this
country with Mrs. Cunningham direct
ly to Bennington when a young man
about 20 years old. He remained in
Bennington but few years going
from here to Brooklyn.
Surviving beside the widow is one
daughter Mrs. Leslie A. Gibson of
Peeeh street.
The funeral. which will be private,
viii be held from the st. Francis de
Sales church Thursday morning at 3
o'slcck Interment viii be in the Old
Bennington cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06
Good 10 WhIstIe or sInn.

or course the fellow who whistles
at his work is likely-to annoy some
one near him who Is nervous and lrrl-
table, hut the whistllng is a good omen.
Singing awakens the emotions, and
whether man can carry tune or
not. something breaks loose Inside him
something gives way and permits
him to enter more heartily into any
service or celebration, provided he, too,
can lift his voice with the others.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06

The plan of Spain to Inaugurate o
passenger and mail aerial service be
tween that country and the United
States, looks as lf Spain had gotten
over her "manana' days when enter
prise was an EFFORT to the Latin tenn
porameut. As a matter Of fact, that
nation is showing commcndnhle de
glce Of energy OF late, which viii stand
her in good stead when the world Of
nations IL reorganized after the war.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06

Italian seaplancs flew over the
Adrailc coast, dropping leaflets to in
form the Slavs of Austria-Hungary
how America is winning in the war.
This campaign Of education is new
feature Of warfare, but one which Is
bound to have immense influence. The
doctrine of force depends largely on
the enforcement Of Ignorance for It's
power, but with enlightenment force
is no more the dominant factor In the
government OF nation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-06
JUST THOUGHTS

Dressmakers' bills are the root Of
many divorce suit
Some men are afflicted with spring
fever all the year around.
Love is a serious matter the first
time a young man bumps into 1t.
A woman is n great deal better than
her neighbor, aud, what's more, she
knows 1t.
The opera singer who needs a
change Of air might break into
church choir.
There Is apt to be bitter taste in
mans mouth after he Is forced to eat
his own words.
The masculine idea Of an intellectual
woman is one who is as thin as a
match and wears glasses.
A wise man does n great deal of ST.
lent thinking and fool man does
great deal of thoughtless talking.
Nothing pleascs n man more than
steering his wife up against an echo
that is bound to have the last word.