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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-05
BEGIN HEARING
 ON EIGHT HOUR
 LAW IN JUNEAU
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end of the Division are idle because the loggers object to paying the $7.5O stumpage required by the Govern ment, notwithstanding the fact that the finished lumber for airplanes brings $160 per thousand feet They also stated that Wrangell and Ket- chikan are full of idle loggers at the present time.
 Another Request
 Mir Robertson asked the suspen- sion of the law as applied to the Alaska Fish Salting and By-PrOducts Company, and when making the re- quest stated that their products are scientific and highly valuable food products. He said that the fish meal put out by the concern was one of the staple articles of food among the Indians of Southeastern Alaska, that the oil extracted from the fish is converted, through a refining process into a highly valuable food product, forming the base for certain but ters, furnishing a fat more valuable than lard and also forming the base for a certain prepared olive oil.
 Statement Denied
 The statement about the Indians eating the fish meal brought out a strong protest from Mir. Oliver and from Pat Hollywood. Both gentlemen maintained that the fish meal pro- duct was a fertilizer, chicken food and food for hogs, but not fit for human consumption and that the In dians eat food equally as good as the average workingman.
 Rustgrad Speaks
 John Rustgard, representing the Pacific Coast Coal Company, stated that he was not petitioning for the suspension of the law but desired his statements read into the records. He stated briefly that longshoremen in Juneau and other towns of Alaska were allowed to work only eight hours and that on account of the time between boats it amounted to practically eight hours each week;
  at the wharves on account of insuf- ficiency of labor and that labor and shipping tonnage was not being con served but was being wasted.
 Mir. Boyle presented the petition sighned at the meeting in A. B. Hall last night with the statement that it had been signed by many long shoremen, that they did not desire the suspension of the law, but were satisfied with it's present workings. 1.-TWO years ago you could find men working twenty and thirty hours on one boat while beside them men walked who were hungry and ill ac- tual want. Those questions do not exist today" he closed. Following the statement of Mr. Boyle the hear ing was continued until this after noon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-05
ACTION TAKEN
 LAST NIGHT AT
 MASS MEETING

At meeting held last night in A. B. Hall between 250 and 300 workmen of Gastineau channel, 1n- cluding "a few business men of Ju- neau, met and adopted strong res olutions upholding the general E. hour law as it now stands on the statute books of Alaska, and peti- tioning the Governor to uphold the law without any further modihca- tions or changes. Petitions were signed and a committee of four, consisting of Mir Doyle, E. J. Me Kama, w. J. Benson and F. P. Harrison was elected to appear be- fore the Governor at the hearing to be held today and present the pe- tition
 Harrison Chairman.
 The meeting started off like an old maids tea party, but before very long it warmed up and the fur started to fly. F. P. Harrison act ed as chairman and read the pro- posed petition, which contained clause providing for the optional working of more than eight hours, at the option of the worker.
 This last provision allowing ov- ertime immediately brought out a storm of protest from those assem- bled and it was voted to strike it, after much discussion. COnsidera- ble discussion resulted from pro- posal that the Governor be petition ed to provide for time and half overtime for all fishermen, who un- der the suspension of the law as ap- piled to them at the request of the Council of National Defense, are re- quired to work as long as the em- ployer deems necessary.
 Oliver Makes Talk. Bob Oliver. representative of the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-05
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND-On Post Office floor. No. 6023 Fale and Towne key. Owner can have some by calling at Empire and paying for this adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-05

FOUND-18-ft. boat, fiat bottom, square stern, small cabin forward, blue color. Engine bed in place. Found at the Bar about Dec. 20, 1917. Owner can have same by claiming and proving ownership, paying for this notice and a reas- enable keepers fee. Kindly make claim at the office of U. s. Marshal, Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-05

"An the News All t4s Ti.s.-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-05
FINE COMMERCIAr PRINTU0

The Empfre Printing C0mpanyo Job Printing Department is better equipped for fins commercial and so- ciety printing than any printing office in Alaska. New machinery and equipment has recently bssn in- tailed. and mors is under wsy. Naks us prove thsss statements " GiviAg us your order. e
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
Hot and Cold Water.

a sanitary drinking fountain from
Whicl, gushcs both hot and cold water
IS the decidedly novel feature 70 be-
found on n street in uuray, q mining
town In western Colorado The foun-
tain consists Of an ornamental east
iron post from which extend two
curved arms, each supporting a basin,
in the ccutcr Of which is IN overflow
ing cup. From the one flows cold wa.
ter pipcd from snuw.fcd mountain
streams, while from the other runs
hot water drawn from nearby hot
springs, Of which there IRE many in
the yicinlty.-Popular Mechanics Mag
azine.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
At ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
cokSTlPATED.

Look ~ the tongue mo,hrr n
coated, 1t Is Il sure sign that Your IT..
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When pecvish, cross, llstlcsS. pnlc
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally or Is feyrrsh, stomach sour.
breath bad; has stomacl.nchc. sore
throat, diarrhra, full Of cold give a
tcaspoonful Of California Syrup OF
Figs and in few hours all the foul,
constlpated waste, undigesicd food
and sour bile gently moves out Of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children TO
take this harmless fruit laxative :"
they love It's delicious taste, and It
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle OF
california Syrup Of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children Of all
ages and for grown.upS plainly on the
bottle. Beware Of countcrfelis sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that it Is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company."i Refuse
any other kind with contemplate
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
Strange Industrial sedfelIows.

An interesting application of the
conservation idea is seen in the report
from Iceland that waste heat is there
being utilized TO bake bread. Tile con.
neciion between bread and gas.mAking
might at first blush seem II far cry;
but the city council of Reykiavik has
begun the operation OF II special hak
cry IN conjunction with the municipal
gas works, Whereby much Of the heat
which formerly escaped up the chin
ney of the latter Is utilized IN the
ovens of the former. II Is expected
that before long all the hlack bread
consumed In the city will be baked In
this establishment Threc.pound lonves
urc completely baked In three hours
and other sizes In proportionate time.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
HAD NO CHANCE WITH HIM
Easy TO Understand Why Blinkers Car
ried Of the Honors With His
Carnival Costume.

When the SIocum Tennis club held
n carnival in aid Of VAR funds every
body began TO talk about thinkers.
What costume would he wear; His
calves were too thin for hucc-brccchc,
aud his arms too slim fm u Viking
while his snail head, scant of hair
would be lost IN m antique helmet
On the great day. however Blink.
erS was first favorltp. Al The Indies
crowded round him and voted for him
to have the prize, while William The
Conqucror and llamlel loafed dismal.
ly around alone.
a late arrival. logged ont rs u re-
>plendent Roman warrior, asked
whats HE trouble with you fcl.
lows? You all look Ms cheerful rs n
wet week"
ITS that Binkers came chorus
If growls. The little brute came ~
Bargain, marked down and every
blessed girl IN the place is fighting To
get near him London Tlt.BDS.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
AFTER EFFECTS
OF MEASLES
MOTHER, WHO LIVES IN TENNES-
SEE MOUNTAINS WHERE BLACK.
pRAuGHT Is RELIED ON m
MANY TROUBLES, SAYS IT.
MADE HER BOY SOUND
AND WELL.

Coal Creek. Tcnn.-Up In the noun.
talns, quite some distance from town,
lives Mrs. L. S. Fritts, who relates
her experience with Thedford's Black
Draught us follows:
"My little boy, James, took sick
with dlarrhea. about Ave years ago,
and was badly swollen. He had the
measles and this was, no doubt, an
after-elfect. l made him well by CIV
Ing him Thedford's Black. Draught. I
gave 1t to him three times day for
n month. l firmly believe 1t saved
his life.
We always keep Black-Draught In
our house. 1t is our doctor. Always
easy to get and prompt in giving re-
lief.
A small pinch of Black. Draught
after each meal and at bed time for
headache. stomach and liver trouble,
and we are well the next morning.
1t certainly works wonders some
times and saves no end of trouble, re-
lieves pain, and there Is no need for
another doctor.
/ have recommended Black. Draught
to all my neighbors and will continue
to recommend It."
Thedford'S Blnck-Draught Is n
Pure. vegetable herb liver medicine,
acting gently, yet promptly, on liver
and bowels.
Thousands Of people, everywhere,
have found 1t to relieve constipation.
indigestion, tiliousness and many
similar disorders.
Try BlackDraught. Your druggist
sells it,-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
Lives 200 Years F.!

For more than 300 years, HARLEM oil,
the famous national remedy ul Holland,
has been recognized rs an inlaible relief
from all forms Of kidney and bladder dis
orders. Its very age is proof that 1t must
have unusual merit.
If you are troubled with pains or aches
In the back. feel tired IN the morning,
headaches, indigestion insomnia, painful
or too frequent passage OF urine, irritation
or stone in the bidder, You will almost
certainly find rchet in GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oh Capsules. TIN, is the good
old remedy that has stood the test for
hundreds of years, prepared IN the proper
quantity and convenient form to take
| is imported direct from Holland lab.
oratories, and you can get it at any
drug store. II is standard old-time
home remedy AMI needs no introduction.
Each capsule contains one do of five
drops and is pleasant and easy to take
They will quickly relieve those stiTencd
joints, that bachachc. rheumatism. nm-
hago,. sciatica, gall rtones, gravel, brick
dust, etc. Your money promptly refund
ed if they do not relieve volt Nut he sure
70 get the genuire GOLD MEDAL brand.
N boxes, three sI2es,-idv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
BRITISH WOMEN IN WAR WORK
Gentle Sex Is Certainly Doing Its
Share In the Great Contest Being
Waged for Liberty.

With gay laugh, the pit-brow girls
bend to their task over the picking
belt.
Their duty consists OF picking out
and casting aside all the dirt and
rubbish from among the coal which
moves slowly along in front of them
on the belt on its way to the shoots
into the waiting wagons below.
SplendIdly strong. hefty lasses they
are, too, IN their dark.blue overalls
and caps.
quite equal TO the men at this
job" says the foreman of the screen
ing house, where all the coal Is care
fully screened into different sizes,
from huge Jumps to tiny pieces no
larger than very small bean.
We wander from here into the lamp
room, where the miners lamps are
cleaned trimmed and filed. Here,
again. the girls do the work, with the
aid of machines In which rapidly re-
yolllng brushes play a large part.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
Large fumigating Houses.

In connection with he campaign
against The PM; boil worm on cotton
he federal horticultural board is in
-talling wha is said 10 be The lurce>t
fumeWiug equipment Ia existence
tslrpaSsing even tn cotton fuuigatlng
plant, Of Boston, nj five towns on the
Mexican border ~ TcNa~ The larry
est lumlsalng house IT Laredo will
have capacity Of IL freight cars.
rhc>e ears viii make pnSsihl" the
iuuieation Of the exterior aud the III
lorlor Of cars rs well rs he contents.
Scientific American
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

any strayinp drake In tbo nftnrnonn
when ,h, cali * oiycn ",ll ohoord ="
Nou never snw surh a soro,nhlIno and
falling into tho wafer IN c,, ~, ,hot
aangwny. for the Inst holf.dozen got
II snupd tllru shin, far holm, ,ote II
looked Ike a crush nj n ,bcoter fire
A Flood AZ vucbow
We finally r.nched yuchow the pig
Doe" ana his charming vlfo f,rnorlv
Of fine bluo rruss showed mo rho most
Interesting fen DAYS n nv mo I couId
forget Ihrec. ronrths ~ /, all md sin
hive enough lpf, IN vrit. n hook I
arrived in llmc 10 500 vhot their civ
is mos famous far = nood II rose a
fect lpupdoting - rroot nort ~ IN.
.rny drl,ino no ruit,,s IA no hin.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

As the miners come ont OF the pit
they hand their lamps to the girls
through little window in the lamp.
room, receiving them again next day,
cleaned and filled, on their return To
work.
Saving the timber into lengths for
pit.prcps TO support the roof in the
mine is another branch of labor under
taken by women and girls.
Thus do the girls assist the miner
TO fulfill his great task of supplying
the allied nations with the coal which
Marshal Foch assures us is "the key
TO victory" Thus do they help to light
his way and to keep him safe. Cupid,
too, is busy at the pits today. Many
Il knight of the Silver Badge returns
to find bride among the bonnie
lasslcs on the pit.brow--London Mail
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
! am Sincere! Stop Ca|ome|!
Guarantee Dodson's Liver Tone
Listen to mel Calomel sickcns and you may lose
days work. If bilious, constipated OF
headachy read my guarantee.

LIven up your sluggish liver. Feel
fine and cheerful make your work q
pleasure he vigorous and full Of am.
bllion, But take no nasty, dangerous
calomcl, because II makes you sick
and you mny lose n days work.
tnlomcl IL mercury or quicksilver,
which causes necrosis Of the bones.
'nlomel crashes into sour bile like
dynamite, breaking It W. That's when
you feel that awful nausea and crNmp-
Ing.
Listen TO me If You want to enjoy
The incest, genlIeSt liver and bowel
cleansing You ever experienced. Just
i0kc spoonful OF harmless Dods0n's
Liver Tone tonight Your druggist or
dcnler sells yon II bottle of Dodsons
Liver Tone for lrw cents under my
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

personal money-back guarantee th6t
each spoonful will clean your sluggish
liver better than dose Of nasty calo.
mel and that II won't make you sick
Dodson's Liver Tone Is real liYer
medicine. You'll know II next morn
ing, because you will wake up feeling
fine, your liver will be working; heac-
ache and dizziness gone: stomach wiz
be sweet and bowels regular.
Dodson's Liver Tone Is entirely
vegetable, therefore harmless and can
not salivaic. Give II to your chIldrah
Millions Of people are using Dodsou's
Liver Tom instead Of dangerous Gallo
mel now, Your druggist will tell you
that the sale Of calomel is almoet
stopped entirely here.-Ady.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

lolnl NulihlS inc lltlltSI III
historical interest, says Dr.
A. u. Leuycllc IN mn account
Of his travels in China, Published In
the Los Angeles Times. II IL 2O5 miles
inland ON the banks Of that wonderful
waterway, the langtze river. Its his.
tory dates back, under different names,
several centuries before Christ, md 1t
has served under number of dynAS.
ties rs The capital city Nankng il
very adrantagcously situated for dc.
Tense and has the vantage point slriy.
IN FOR by many Of the leaders of chi
mas numerous rehcllionS. II was here
HAT Or. sun Vat sen lived and took
his oath Of Office MS president of HE
Republic of China in 1872 During our
stay in this city we were entertained
in that great yamen, formerly owned
hy Ill Hung Chang, cN.miniStrr to
America
The present walls Of Nnnklng arc
among the finest in China, being ~
feet high, 40 feet thick and 80 miles
long. In their construction no fewer
than 100000 workmcn were employ.
cd. These walls have now been built
more than 900 years and, though
moss covers most Of The brick, are we'll
preserved.
The past glorles Of this city are indi.
Gated by arched bridges of carved
stone; by the ruins Of the world.fa.
nous porcelain pagodN; the exnmina.
ton halls containing cells for 10000
students, the nearby ancient Confuci.
nm temples; the drum tower. and the
precious stone tea houses. The cee.
hrated nauSoleum OF Hung WI, the
humble founder of the Ming dynasty,
we saw Just outside the city walls.
For miles II is surrounded by huge
curved granite figures OF animals and
solid stone images. known as the Ming
tombs This Is one Of the most pic.
turcsQue places known to history.
Purple Mountain That Was Chained.
All Is overshadowed by Purple
mountain. where the greatest battle of
Chinese history was fought. The wife
of one Of the emperors declared she
could see this moutaln move. and to
relieve his people of their terror he set
forth with 100000 coolies sd con
structed n huge iron chain about its
base. Since that day it has not moved.
Taking II stern.wheeler We proceeded
up the world-famous West river right
through Chnus present thcater of
war.
Our good captain, having big con.
signment of silver aboard, wus sure
the pirates would take us. and at night
fall placed big Doc" (my brother)
and me IN private cabin adjoining
his on the bridge, all of which was
enclosed In iron grating with locked
doors. We had 800 Chinese herded
below on the deck which had no beds.
us they preferred the floor. was glad
Of the chance to see them at their eve
ming meal of rice, bamboo sprouts and
chopped duck, served before them rs
they recllned, Il half-dozen or more
eating with chopsticks out of the same
large bowl. II certainly was II great
sight. Then they passed around the
community water pipe which after n
few puffs would lay them ont to sleep.
Oh, say, did you ever see II duck
boat? Well, all along here you see
these peculiar boats with overhanglng
sides equipped to accommodate some
thing like 1000 ducks. They land at
Il new grazing place each day, throw
them like sheep--a call will bring back
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

American sailors stationed ~ scot
tI>h ports are said to be introducing
'rngtimr' muslr Either the AnerI'
can sailors or The Scottish ports arc
hchindhand In this respect, since rag
time has been played and danced IN
English and Irish ports for the last
i've or six years. What Is really news
about the matter Is that ''rasitmc' is
now played and danced by American
sailors IN Scotch ports under V NJ
G. A. auspices.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
chrxsan,hemum Is ch,na,s.

There is common belief thai the
hrysanlhcnmn originated IN Japan.
but like many other good things, II
Was really borrowed from the Chinese.
1t is, however the royal flower OF
Japan, appears on the senl Of the EN-
peror, and on the postage stamps OF
the country, While il has been The nrln-
cipal feature of an annual fctr for 300
years Adopted though Il WAS, the
japanese have done 81 much with the
chrysan,henum that they feel they
have right to call II their own.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
Plea for Toleranee

The only atmosphere in which
strong, manly controversy, which is
one of the noblest activities OF the
earth, can Truly live and flourish is
the atmosphere of tolerance-an at
mosphere whose elements are Inspect
for personal qualities and trust IN the
power Of truth. Phillips Brooks. "a.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

Game Hey, kid, don't you
know this amt the season for troutf
Small BY (lisling) Sure, but when
II Is the season there aln't any around
and when II amt there's always lot
Of them. If the fish amt goln' to obey
the rules, laint, elther.-Boys' Life.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
Just a Possibility

My brother Is nm automobile sales
man. Not long ago he and his wife
were discussing Il neighbours Illness.
My brother said II can't imagine why
man of his habits and In perfect
health should be stricken with such q
serious Illness. Wonder what ever
started III"
Helen, their five ycar-old. was fax.
Ing MI this IN and replied Daddy,
maybe II was n self starter ~ Chi.
cago American.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
Light Reading.

wall. I'll declare" exclaimed ola
MiSsus Prude. The stories IN so,nr
Of these current magazines are enough
to shock body And So saving She
threw OIL her switch for The sake ~
comfort and wired her ewes 10 the
page.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
No Worms In a Healthy Child

An .,IISStUN U,s s ~ IN y WHY ,n-
hea ithy color which nd Gates poor blood and as
rule thefe is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASrBLEsS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich tho blood I'm
prove the Digestion and act hs General Strength
enirg Tonic 10 the whole system. Nature will then
nISw on e aei BE- ana me Sn nsr s,, Se
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
Against Wearing Black.

The womans committee, council OF
national defense advises against wear,
ing black rs mourning for deceased
SOldiers-nstead, black band.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29
Brazil Creates Food Administrator.

To restrict the expectation of It's
food products and TO control prices
and distribution, the BRAZILIAN govern
ment has authorized the creation of
food administration
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

Many people imagine that Worms or Tape
worm cannot be gotten rid OF entirely.
Those who have used Dead shot"-Dr.
Peery's Vermifuse. know that they can Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

Headaches, Bilious Attacks. Indges ion are
rurcd by taking May Apple, Al,c, Jalap made
into Pleasant Pellets tDr Pene'sl Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

only the simple life is honorable or
even decent today.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

Miss Florence Romalne recently he.
came u "tirst-clNss' boothlack IN Mus.
cnilne. IN
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

Japan has n glycerin manufacturing
plnnt which has capacity of about
300 tons n month.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

He who thinks he never was n fool
,s q fool now.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

wrights Indian Vegetable Pills contain
nothing but vegetable ingredients. which act
gently as tonic and purgativc. Adv
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-29

Time and tide walt for no mainland
Il woman is always behind time.