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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
THE SAWED-OFF SHOTGUN.

The fact that Gen. Pershing's men have Deeh provided with sawedof shosuns which it was thought would be useful for short-range work in deiehu- ing trenches, to have reached the German newspapers only recently. It is old story here and anybody who knows what be accomplished with a battery of pump guns loaded with puck shot ought to have difficulty ill guessing why the American troops decided to try them.
 One German newspaper informs its readers how ever, that the Americans armed with the shot guns because they badly trained they do not know how to rifles while another sets the whole thing down to American barbarian and says that lomahawks and scalping knives will probably ap- pear soon The Americans, this authority concludes, ire honorable warriors"
 This is crushing verdict from the country which brought poison into general use, but will venture prediction that if the sawed-of shotgun proves be an effective weapon the gentle German will not be slow to adopt it, while even the caping knife may become German tool, if Germans should tire of bombing hospitals and seek other diversion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

out a lengthy lecture read aloud from the notes of an instructor. In stead, the various branches of gun nery training, such as the stripping and assembling of guns, and the various points to be observed be- fore, during and after flight, are demonstrated by films, accompanied by concise explanations by compe- tent officers.
 Frequently a film is run over the screen several times at different speed so that the pupil gets very intimate idea of the process being illustrated. Monotony and complex ity find no place in this method of training.
 The films standardize the correct methods, and their instructional value is farreaching. The film work is not confined to gunnery alone, but is continued in the other technical courses, such as aerial tao tics and bomb dropping. According to British instructors, the use of the film has shortened and improved the course of training in these de- partments very materially.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
BAD BLOOD EXISTS
 BETWEEN CHILE AND PERU ABOUT TRADE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Peru' s nervousness regarding Chile and her intentions caused a scene in the national congress of Peru recently, according to information received in Washington through official chan hels, when Don Juan Maria Zalles, former Senator and former diplo- matic representative at Lima, was assailed as an agent of Chile"
 Senr Alles, who has always been considered a great friend of Peru, was accused of attempting the peaceful conquest of Peru for the benefit of Shile" in trying to pur- chase as an individual extensive territory in the Peruvian department of Moquehua and Tacna Libre. His real object, it was charged, was to turn the property over to Chile. He denied the charge asserting that he was endeavciIng to purchase the property for himself. The charges
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
NOT IN GOOD FAITH.

The Dispatch says that Mr. Sulzer agreed the infamous provision in the Shipping Bill exemptine Alaska from it's benefts-benefts extended to every foot of American territory except Alaska"
 That is unadulterated attempt to deceive the people for political purposes
 There is section of port in the United States that not getting every privilege that it is getting before the of the law referred to-except Alaska, which is getting little more on account of the action of Secretary Redfeld on the request Riggs and Food Administrator Bradley, permit foreign vessels to fish between Alas ports Americans ports to the south, when there American vessel available for that That law made absolutely difference in the movement Of vessels cargoes The bill was not offered for the purpose of regulating traffic or introducing anything new When the bill introduced it came from the Shipping Board with the explanation that it in tended simply to give the sanction of law to prac- tices which the board had already adopted to meet the congestion incident to handling war traffic along the Atlantic coast.
 Delegate Suzer had nothing to do with the meas ure, and there nothing he could have done with it, unless. it had been possible for him to de- feat it, and that would have helped served good purpose When the Shipping Board, at the request of Representative Hadley. Republican Con- gressman from the State of Washington and mem Der of the committee which considering the meas ure, asked to have Alaska eliminated from its provs- ions. and the Board agreed. the measure in to Congress Administration measure just as 1t was when it was passed The Board agreed to this request without consulting Delegate Suzer any one else and without to consult one, because as said, it purely Shipping Board measure pre- pared to meet a situation that already had risen.
 There are no lines of foreign ships either the Atlantic the Pacific regularly engaged in American coastwise traffic. The privilege or carrying fresh fish from Alaska to Seattle granted by Secretary of Commerce Redfeld is privilege such has been nfad tn lineo ha- tween American ports. Therefore. Alaska is getting shipping benefits that denied other sections of the United States
 And just evidence of the lack of good faith
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
MOVING PICTURES BEING USED FOR
 TRAINING TROOPS

AN AMERICAN AWAIT o N TRAINING CAMP IN ENGLAND, Aug. 16.-The moving picture is be- ing widely used in the training of American pilots in this country. The young flying officers who are sent to the Armament School here to ac- quaint themselves with the use of airplane guns and gungears find their three-weeks course a most in teresting one, owing partly to the large share which the moving pie ture machine plays in the instruc- tion.
 The pupil is not required to sit
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
"Tell It to the Marines. "
(Philadelphia Record ]


 Tell it to the Marines" The saying is traced 0 Pepys secretary to the admiralty and the author If the famous Diary" and it is said by him have originated with Charles H.
 'l had speech,' wrote Pepys, with the captain ,f the Deyance, who hath but lately returned from he Indies, and who told the two most wonder Ill things that ever. think, did hear in my life" Among the stories told of flying fish in the lr
 Fish flying in the ar!" exclaimed his majesty 'He he, quaint conceit which 'twere too good to poll wi keeping
 What, sir Che turned and beckoned to the col )nel, SIT William Kilgren, of the newly raised maritime regiment on foot who following in dose conversation with the Duke of York; i've would llscourse With you on matter touching your ele- nent What say you, colonel, to a man who swears ae hath seen fishes fly in the air?'
 Il should say, slre returned the sea soldier simply that the man hath sailed in Southern seas For when your majesty's business carried me thither of late did frequently observe more flying fish in one lour than the hairs of my head in number"
 Old Rowley glanced narrowly at the colones tranK, weather-beaten face Then with laugh he turned to the secretary and said 'AIr Pepys from me very nature of their calling no class of our jupJects can nave so wide knowledge of seas and lands as the officers and men of our loyal maritime regiment Henceforth whenever we cast doubt upon tale that lacketh likelihood we will tell it to the marines-if they believe it, is safe to say it is true." ' - "
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
Luke McIuke Says

Luke Mcluke Says
 Life is a round of ups and downs But man is 50 busy yelping about the downs that he hasn't time to mention the ups.
 A man be so devoid of-spunk and ambition that he would let a rabbit spit in his face. But he always has nerve enough to believe that he has I right to dictate the policy of the newspaper that he reads regularly
 Many a man who has good sight md good hearing is blind to his faults and deaf to his conscience
 The man who sits down and clings to his belief that all things come to those who wait is usually so lazy that when they do come he let's them pass him and waits for them to come back
 You may have noticed that the man who can't keep anything else has no trouble in keeping late hours
 A man would get mad if you asked him to make wife of his cook And he will get madder if he can't make cook of his wife.
 Some fellows are such natural-born money makers that every time they add two and two together they get five
 The devil has lot of willing work. CTS on his staff But he never ex- poets any help from the man who minds his own business.
 After some men have been married for six months they get the idea that their wives accepted them so they could have a listener who couldn't get away.
 After a man gets to be about 60 and is all in, he begins to take a deep interest in the rules for long evity
 What has become of the old-fash- toned man who used to carry a watch key as charm on his chain?
 And we never could see how big
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
A GERMAN EXCUSE.

The Germans say that they intended to re treat from the Mondidier sector anyhow Perhaps There are evidences that they preparing to do The knowledge that the Allies were crossing ths Aisne Soissons and the experiences they had in the pocket between the Aisne and the Marne would sug gest that the time had arrived for them to get out of the advanced positions south of Amiens Bu' Foch and Haig too wide awake to permit then to get away without getting licking, such as prob ably makes them regret that their retreat special ist" busy long elsewhere.
 The object of the at the present time, as was stated by Gen March, is to destroy the German army and the to destroy it is to inhlct losses "hereV and whenever the opportunity offers If it is true that the Germans preparing to retreat rom the Somme region, it is but excellent evidence that Gen Foch and Gen. Haig, became good Generals, Be lected fine opportunity to infiet losses on the eh' emy. that is how it all about, we should ~or- ry The losses inflicted have been satisfactory
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
Tips from Texas

(Dallas News)
 It has just about gotten so in this country that it takes lot of talent to raise a baby.
 Our observation is that as a gener- al thing, pessimist is person who fears precipitation.
 Another good thing about not keep ing a cook is that when the family makes ice cream the family eats it.
 Sometimes we think a lady looks better when she is knitting hosiery for the soldiers than when she is ex- hibiting her own.
 Probably the reason soldiers are encouraged to launder their own clothes Is because it induces them to cut out the surplus lingerie.
 AS a general thing, after a girl has spent 10 or 12 years in learning how to play piano she marries a man who can't afford to buy one.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
End of Carlisle Indian School.
(BroOklyn Eagle. ]

The ending of the Carlisle School for Indians is determined with the decision of the Government to take over the twenty-s seven at Carlisle. Pa, for reconstruction hospital. Since 1879 this has been the best known educational institution for the benefit of the Indians. It has come to be prominent in school athletics. And despite its distance from any region where Redskins live in considerable numbers, it has always had large enrolment
 But the Chilocco Indian Industrial School in Kay County, Okla, has perhaps done more important work than Carlisle in fitting young Indians to earn l living, and the 253 grammar schools maintained on the diHereht reservations, at annual expense to the Government of about $5 900 900 have helped In each of these the rudimens of industrial train ing are taught.
 Large numbers or its thousands of graduates are good. intelligent American citizens some of them occupying very responsible positions But the pres ent needs of the race do make school in Pennsylvania at all imperative and the Government acts wisely in the course it is taking
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

That Gen. Pershing will take Alsace-Lor from the Germans if his First Army is sent against that front there is doubt. Capture by the Americans of that country, the taking of which by Germany, Pres ldent Wilson truly says, unsettled Europe for fifty years, and it's return to France without price or reward would be very happy return for what France nder the leadership of Lafayette did for America when she struggled for her independence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

President Wilson has asked the Democrats of Ceor ,ia nominate William J. Harris for United States Senator who is a candidate for the Democratic nom nation against Senator Hardwck, who seeks renom- nation and reelection. Senator Hardwick is Con tructive Critic of the Administration. MT Harris 100 per cent" Administration supporter
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

When people living in the twentieth century orced to the point that they would try to |ince men and that Judge who holds an Australian ballot to be valid is doing moral wrong, IS time to pity them. They living far in the 'ast that they have no conception of what progressv sm means.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

in this pretended criticism of Delegate Sulzer it ar remind the readers that the publisher Of the us patch the Shipping Board hearing in Alaska salu that did favor permitting Canadian vessels to engage in American coastwise traffic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
Strange!

Dame Nature my mind oft appalls,
 She acts so queer land sakes; For, while it is the night that falls, It is the day that breaks"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

Perhaps the for merchant ships selected for the purpose of soaring away the submarines. Some of them frightful enough to anything.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

It is proposed that ex-King Constantine of Greece be placed on the throne of Finland. Without a "craracter' from his last place? -(New York World
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

It is announced that the Austrian Emperor is too proud to ask aid of the German Kaiser But he is not too proud to do meekly what he is bid by Der lin-( Baltimore American -
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

It seems unfair to blame the Crown Prince for marring Hindenburgs plans at the Marne General Foch is chiefly responsible for that
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

diamond stud improved the looks of dirty shirt front so you could mo- tice 1t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke
 -:- Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer

No Joke Some High School graduates l know Will say, said MT Billum; "Im going to the picture show, They have 8 dandy filum."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

Revolts in Germany suggest that the Kaiser and lis sycophants becoming revolting to many Germans they to the rest of the world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
The Wise Fool

"A barking dog never bites," quote the Sage.
 No" agreed the Fool He cant while he's barking"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

Accounts say the Germans are smoking hops Go it. It has ceased to be popular to drink them so vhy not smoke them
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
Paw Knows Everything

Willie-Paw, what is the difference between an optimist and a pessimist?
 Paw-An optimist rejoices over what he has, and a pessimist mourns over what he hasn't, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

The Germans are learninf that all the crack shots are not graduated from the schuetzenfest ranges Buffalo Express.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

"A roads lead to Rome,' but the Austrians ar inding some of them hard roads travel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

against him, however, effectually prevented the sale of the lands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
TO SECURE MARKET FOR UKRAINE GOODS
 IS OBJECT SOUGHT

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 15.-To se- cure the Ukrainian market for Ger man manufacturers, the German Ukrainian Commercial Association has been formed at Munich, Bavaria. So far, seven German chambers of commerce and 500 members have joined the Association.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
Iuffi

"One wastes the food on which he
 feeds, One starves," said old Man Blazz; "One has more money than he needs, One needs more than he has,"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
Valentine Bldg. Phone 176 Drs. White and Jenne
 Dentists
 Juneau, Alaska
Miss AIbrecht

OSTEOPATH Swedish Massage. Medical Gym nastics. Expert treatment given in all cases requiring massage, diet and mechanical therapeutics. Room 304, Lynda Hotel, Juneau
 PHONE 123
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17
Huh !!

Truth, crushed to earth, had risen again.
 "I wish I could have gotten that blankedy-blank joy riders number" said Truth, as she brushed the dust from her garments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

Phone it to The Empire. No. 374.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

Our Daily Special Be Prudent, But Don't Be a Prude.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

Is Tom a Mormon?
 ,Ashtabula Starr
 Mr. and Mrs Thomas Doyle and wife. of Russel street, have gone to Cambridge Spings, Penn. to visit Form In Line, Men, Don't CroWdI (Ad. in New York Telegram( FOR SALE SWISS SPLIT-SECOND Stop Watch. gold case, open face, cost $200; will sell for $250 John M. McGough, 1928 Grosvenor Building, Provi- dence, R. l. Our Daily Special
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-17

Another Oamli model husband is Bill Brown, To sing his praises we delight, For while his wife was out of town, He wasn't out one single night
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-23
Find C0NS|GNEES TO
!. h REPLACE ENEMY FIRMS
War Trade Board Seeks To Keep
Commerce From Feeling Loss

WASHINGTON, April 21-(Ofieial)
In. announcing a new "enemy trad
ing" list of more than 5000 names the
war trade board says the new list was
Established for the purpose of unifying
the efforts of the Allies in keeping
products of industry from the enemy.
Some firms, other than those that are
included in the list, are suspected and
the licensing of shipments is being con-
Quoted with the greatest care in or
der that the foe shall not receive such
supplies or any benefit from them.
II Is recognized that the ban upon
trading with such a large number of
firmb would have the effect of serious
ly interfering with the industries and
commerce of the country and in order
to remedy the resulting conditions a
list of hOn-ehemy concerns is being
prepared and classified SO that manu-
facturers may substitute friendly con.
ignees for those that have been placed
on the enemy list.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-23
BAKER Tells ABOUT
WORK BEHlNDLlNES
Secretary ofWar Describes Some
of the Vast Labors Now In
Progress In France
WASHINGTON, April 2l-(OHRcial

WASHINGTON, April 2l-(OficiaD
Secretary of War Baker last evening
voiced his first important public utter
anee since his return from Europe.
This was before great audience in
attendance upon a Liberty Loan meet
ing last night where he was the chief
speaker of the evening.
Secretary Baker noted the pooling of
the efforts of the United States and the
Allies in France and declared that as
q result Of the coordination and the
close cooperation which is being effect
ed "there can be no doubt of the final
outcome Of the war"
Baker described in considerable de
tail the vast industrial labOrs which are
being conducted behind the lines by
Americans. He mentioned the plants
now In course of construction, the vast
store houses that are being built but
he .dweit especially upon the railroad
construction work. All of this work il
necessary to maintain the Americau
army in France.
"We are fighting an adversary" said
Baker, "whO makes sheer force the
center of his political philosophy. Well
we accept his challenge. There is ne
| answer and there can be ne answer ex
eept to meet his force with force
| which shall be relentless and fully ade
\ quate.'
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-23
Big Pearl Harbor
D!rydock Will,Be
Ready August !
Is consumatipnF of Eighteen
q Years of Work; Is Now In Final
Stage of Construction and
Soon win Be Put To Use BY
Navy ~ ~ "''' go

After eighteen years Of constant work
in strengthening, deepening and widen
ing the channel to Pearl Harbor from
the open sea and in establishing and
developing a naval station and con-
strueting a drydOck, the latter will
probably be rsadYSfor service in August
of this year.
The great dock, which has tested the
inesse of engineering skill and also
tested the patience of the builders, is
now in the finishing stages, with all the
vast concrete slabs laid and joined and
the sills. being laid in position. There
yet remains the great caisson gate-to be
floated over and hung in position.
The dock was a water dirt excavation:
angling Off the east lOch Of the harbor
and because of the extreme friable con
dition, of the substrata, gave insufficient
foundation when the concrete was being
poured under the original contract
1t collapsed and "blew up' under ny
drostatic pressure, and entirely new
Specifications for its construction had to
be devised, after experts in dock build
ing visited the site and decided upon
the concrete slab method. This, it is
believed, will be flawless success.
Whether an old type naval vessel or
one of the newest designs shall be the
first vessel to enter the dock to test out
! its capabilities has not been decided on
The dock will take the largest type
| Of warships now constructed by the
! American government.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1918-04-23
,ANER1 Can / FORCES
ONCE NOR Il PUT
HUNS TO FLIGHT ! |. !. G /
Attack In Three Great Waves
Behind BaHage Takes Trench
es and Holds For Day

wv ASHINGTON, April 2( Associated Press)ln the Toul
w American forces administered decisive de-
feat to the week. pusng the heaviest attack that
called meet American and French
enemy decisivey battle that e
early Saturday morning through the night and yser
morning The attacking force larger than in the previous
engagement and the Americans heavily otnumbeed In
the they occupy their former positions even to the most remote
outposts enemy replying but family the artillery fire
American French batteries continue direct on his
positions Heavy casualties were inflicted ST.
49,, ~ COME IN THREEWAvES ), .. $..... s..
more assaled the adjacent to the village
Secheprey which they gained and held for few hours last week
report yesterday the American front says the at
began with heavy bombardment in which shells and high
explosives mingled Behind this barrage the advanced IN
hree bocheswee with FIRE which moved
but the heavily massed veteran shock
and into and French advanced po
stions. TX ~" - ."" y 1.
ALL-PosITToNS RECOVERED
Heavily outnifhbee and the French forces gave
ground and retired dese Yesterday morning the rein
forced uns and the point OF the bayonet
and the sword drove them scurryng back
Many dead and left in the trenches
willie others down their rifles and raised their hands shouting
"kamerad" -. =, er~ -
FRENCH OFFICIAL REPORT .@~
Reports French front and the official despatch from
which reports the tell much the same story
than the French lines north Of eichepre
where attacked the French and American positions
completely restored The fighting continued all Sat
uday Saturday night and until almost yesterday
In the afternoon there fighting all along that sector
enemy replied in desutoy manner to the Smelling from
the French and the American batteries. "%-., IL
the attack larger numbers used than in the engage
with the Americans early last week. 80 >> a&&
capture rs American prisoners and twenty
guns made from Berlin but confirmation Of this
report of casualties mas been received here. -