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The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
EDITORIAL
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HE ANTIQUITY OF THE BRIT
 ISH ARMY

Owing to the fact that previous t5 August 1914, the "contempuoIe nu,e British Army was a comp@fa- lively small affair, never designed s,~ aggressive purposes, the inhaol- r,rts of other countries are apt raw-a-davs always to think of the nrga "new'' British Armies creat- ad by the exigeucies of the War to meet organized aggression upon an .r7aralleled scale. and in conse- rgsace to overlook the great an
 r.rytrv and wonderful traditions or Jan British army. This is eXempl- fled notably in the instance Of the First Regiment Of the Line, the RsyaI Scots. which now boasts pat raIigns of it's own to make small army of itself and was specially men -s,aad by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haf., for gallantry around Mont Kemmel and other places during the German spring offensive.
 The Royal Scots )LOthian Resi- .nant go so far back into antiquity that # is claimed that they originat- r,. rom Pontius Pilates Bodyguard' when he was Roman Governor in The North subsequent to the cruel fsxtau; and at Colinton in MidIeth- i'm which is said to have been n.s headquarters. there still stands "P5atius Pilat'e Tree" apocryphal or otherwise. Many times in their s.r and varied history of campaign 5., they have fought against the Germans ana, with the French, so that Mont Kennel and other places ;n the present war :t has only been a case of history repeating itself. In thc 17th century they spent many years on the Continent, and, ar ,sr ashting with Sweden under Gus t7yas Adolphus against the Ger r,a.s until his death. for forty-fiye years they fought in the French service as 'Le Regiment du Doug las" During that time dispute a rose with the officers of the Pi- cardv Regiment aoOut the age of Their respective corps. The Scots claimed their descent from Pontius Pilates BoGyguard; but the Picardy officers declared that they were ac- tuauy on duty upon the night Of The Crucifixion itself. Whereupon lhe Colonel of the Regiment du Douglas" broke in, scoring the hon. crs: If We had been on guard, we should not have slept at our posts"
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
WONDER SHIP"
 LAUNCHED IN 3s DAYS

California's labor power has a. gain shown it's mettla in the re- markable time made in the build ing Of the Defiance, the wonder shin of the world" which was one ef four 12,0O0-ton cargo carriers launched in the Alameda yards in ono day. The Department Of La- be- finds that many records are go- ing in this war.
 It was just SS days from the time the keel was started until the vessel was launched. These l3Sl days included Sundays and holidays. The Defiance was built by the Bethle- hem shipbuilding Corporation. The men have received much praise for their splendid effort in turning out the Defiance in so short a time. The record really surpass- es the 27 days required for the building of the Tuckahoe by the New York shipbulidingC O., ac- cording to Pacific Coast shipping men. It is estimated that about 90 Der cent more steel was required fol building the efiance than for mak- ing the Tuckahoe.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
ORIGIN OF WORD JAZZ"

How many times have you been asked the meaning of the word jazz
 We have run down the etymologi- cal derivation of the famous word. Carry this story at the tip of your tongue; you will find it of inter- est to everyone. There was at one time a trio of colored musi- cians in the south, a singer, 8 ban jo player and an expert hummer on an empty lard tin. These musi- cians were nicknamed the Jassacks Band, an inverse arrangement of the weu-kuown denizen of southern states, the jackass. Jassacks soon turned into Jazzacks and the "acks" was finally lost leaving the de- lightful residue, Jazz"
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
TREASURY COMPARTMENT
War Loan Organization, Office Of The Director of Pub
 liCity.
Washington, Sept. II, 1918.

Washington, Sept. II, 1918. Mr. l.. s Keller,
 The Daily Alaskan,
 Skagway, Alaska.
 My dear MT. Keller:--
 I am mighty sorry to inform you that your application for Liberty Loan supplements for use in your newspaper arrived after We had closed our lists. We tried our best 10 induce the rotOgravure people to keeo this list open at least until September 10, but they convinced us that it would be impossible for them to accept any orders after Sept l, and therefore, We establish- ed the first as a dead line. Owing to he intervention of sunday and holiday your letter did not arrive until after Sept. 1, and therefore, it is useless for us to send 1t to the rotogravure people.
 Although it is impossible for us to accept your proffer of aptriotic COG yeration, l want you to know that We are deeply appreciative of your willingness to aid. The news papers are rallying splendidly to the assistance of the government in preparing for the forthcoming Li- berty Loan, and it is a pleasure to us to be aable to number your pub lication among those that we may depend upon to assist us. --
 Cordially yours,
 LABERT ST CLAIR,
 Chief, News Division.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
GEOGRAPHICAL REPORT

". E. Cockfield, of the Canadian geological survey, and his assistant, Mr Belt8, who passed thru White Orse early in the summer on their way to the Mayo district, in the Stewart river country, were in Daw- son early in September, but doubt les are now in the Twelvemile, where they will examine the gal eua deposits that exist there.
 Regarding his investigation into conditions in the Mayo district, MT. Cockfield has given out the follow ing for publication:
 During the last summer the writ CT has carried on an investigation q" the economic possibilities of the Mayo Area, Upper Stewart river dis trict, with particular reference to lode mining. It is manifestly i'm possible to give the full results Of that investigation here. In fact, the work will not be completed un- til returns from the assays of sam pies are received and some time devoted to a study of the speci- mans.
 There are, however, several prospects of high grade argen- ferrous alena. These are situated On Lookout mountain, Rampant hill, Mount Cameron, and a few other localities. The Lookout property, owned by Messrs. Pickering, McLen nan, Greenfield and Anderson, is situated about thirty miles from Mayo, on a tributary to the south fork of the McQuesten river. De YeRopment work has been pushed with a view to opening up the pro- perty as soon as possible, and it seems likely to be placed upon shipping basis before long. The ore is an argentiferious galena in gangue of quartz with associated fro and manganese oxides. The work iugs are stll in the oxidized Rona of the deposit. Besides the vein on which the development work is be- Ing done, two and possibly three other veins as yet undeyeloped have been discovered on the property. Mo!1 or the ore so far discovered is of milling grade.
 Many other veins occur in the vicinity and Lookout mountain seems in a fair way to become the center of a small mining industry.
 ''The veins situated on Rambler hill and Mount cameron, while fur ther from Mayo, are giving their owners encouragement
 Tn addition to the silver-lead veins, a great number of arsenopy- rite-gold veins occur chiefly in the vicinity of Dublin gulch; others be- ing located at Crystal creek and Lookout mountain. Most of these are low grade and will have to be concentrated, but in some eases suf- ficient tonnage is in sight to war
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
Tel, N0Il 0IL, Miserable
Many skagway People in This
 Condition.

There s little rest for many a kid ney sufferer. The kidneys feel con- gested, sore and painful.
 The urinary passages are often irregular and distressing. sr
 The sufferer, tired, worn-out and deDfessed. :,
 Weak kidneys need quick help.
 They need special kidney ren- edy.
 Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the test. #E z
 A remedy especially for kidney ailments. *7T
 Can any Skagway reader doubt this statement?
 Mrs. A. M. Elliott, 5S9 s. Orchard St. San Jose, Calif., says: Several years ago I suffered from kidney complaint. I had tired ache in the small of my back which affected me most when I was on my feet dur ing the day. I felt worn out and and run down. I had severe palma In the back of my head and dizzy spells when specks came before my eyes. One box of Doan'a Kidney Pills cured me of the attack
 Price COG, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy = get Doan's Kidney Pills-ths same that Mrs. Elliott had. Fostsr-Mit- burn Co.,, Mfgrs, Buffalo. N. Y. s' "'
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
GINS INSPECTED BY WOMEN

Rochester, \. Y, Sept. 24.-Sev- o4ty-three women, 20 of whom ar engaged in the important work of Inspection, are employed with the l,+S6 men comprising the force at fha new Symington- Anderson gun sLoo in this city.
 This factory is turning out com pleted American and French 75- miilimeter guns and 6-inch trench mortars. and has been in operation since early spring. It is one of the 16 plants constructed by the Ordnance Department for the manu- factIre of mobile artillery cannon.
 Women operate the machines
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
WAR VETERANS MUST REGISTER IF WITHIN
 NEW DRAFT AGE LIMITS

Washington, Sept. 23.-The War Department authorizes the following from the Provost Marshal General:
 Numerous inquiries received at this office indicate that there is a widespread impression that veterans Of the Spanish-Ameriean War, al though Within the age limit of IS to 45, inclusive, will not be re quired to register on September 12 and are exempt from the draft
 There is no justification for this impression, and men of this class are cautioned that they are requir- ed to register, ...., : 5'
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24

The above letter was received in the last mail in response to re- quest to the Treasury department that a supply of the supplements be sert for distribution to the readers of this paper, and the government evidently overlooked the fact that it takes time for mail to reach Skag way and an answer be. gotten back t9 Washington within thirty days.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24

which run test bars from the steel forgings after they have been treat ea by neat. They also operate the machine in whic these bars are subjected to a breaking test to de termine that texture and quality of the product and its fitness to go into guns.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
HELLO GIRLS ANSWER TO KAISER IS LIBERTY BONDS

Cleveland, O.-Miss Mar garet Hubbard, a telephone op- orator here who has not been over from England long, lost her brother, Lieut.. B. J.. Hibbard' in action in Europe. Her an- swer was a Liberty bond pur- chased from her small salary. Then she heard that her young CT brother had also given his life In the battle for democracy In the battle of Picardy plain.
 'I went right out and bought another Liberty bond" she said. "That's my answer to the kali ser." .a ..ssSss4sss; sss. .IS7cissssEs
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24

sAN-ToX COUGH DROPS, Admin f istered on sugar. Acts almost in' stantly. The prescription of an eminent physician. Keller Broa The saR-Tox Drug Store.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-09-24
IT ISN'T A KODAK IF TT ISN'T AN EASTMAN

Keller Bros. theSkagway agents for the Eastman Kodak compsny. have received large shtpment sS all sizes of N. c. and Autographs Kodak film. and printing out pa- pers both Ago and VeloI. if"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
National Le eaaue
PHILADELPHIA AMERICANS

Despite the fact that the past win ter saw the last Of the regulars dis appear from the club, much is ex pected by the Philadelphia fans oi Connie Mack's Athletics this season Nothing but optimism pervades the team and while no pennant aspira tion is claimed, the followers of the club expect to see a greatly improved club, one that will make a far better record than those of the preceding three years when the Athletes fin ished at the tail end of the proces sion
 During the winter Connie Macl shunted the other clubs Stuffy Me Innis, the last member of the for mer worlds champions great infield {; Amos Strunk, one of the best out fielders in the American League; Joe Bush, the sterling pitcher. and Wall5 Schang, a good catcher and a very handy fielder.
 With the exception of Ruhe Old ring, who has returned to baseball after spending two years in farming and several veterans received in trades for his remaining regulars, Mack has virtually a new team of youngsters There are only two of his pitchers with major league ex perience. One is Vean Gregg, for merly of the Red Sox, and Elmer Meyers, who has been on the Athlet. ics' staff for several years. Among the new twirlers is Scott Perry, of Atlanta.
 The catchers include Forrest Cody received from the Red Sox in 6 trade; McAvoy, once with the Ath letics and Baltimore player last year, and Perkins, formerly with At lanta.
 George Burns, with Detroit last year, will play first base. Joe Du gan, Mack pupil in 1917, has been holding down the middle bag in the spring training period; Morris Shan non, a Baltimore player, has been at short, and Larry Gardner, the vet eran from the Boston Americans, is probably a fixture at third.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
ARPIL NUMBER OF
 "ALASkA" IN PRESS
 AND OUT SATURDAY

The April number of Alaska is at press and it is expected it will be in the hands of subscribers by Saturday The subjects include the following:
 Review of the Primary Law"
 Valdez Glacier Is Rapidly Reced ing"
 Alaska Aurora Borealis."
 Scenery In Alaska Going to Waste"
 Stories of Natives by Alaska Writers"
 Something About the New Gov ernor of Alaska"
 Eskimo and Reindeer Are De scribed"
 Fur Farming in the Northland. Proposed Railroad From Haines to the Interior"
 Useful Conservation is Outlined. "The Exposure of Governor Strong
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
W ] NIT k R R A T k s.

You can't beat it, steam heated water in each for $10 and SIP the month. Tub and shower baths at the disposal of the guests. The most comfortable beds in town, big statements but come and see if they are not true.
 BERGMAN HOTEL
 Lee A. Kicker, Mngr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
WANTED
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND-Dark gray fiat bottom row boat, 15 it. long, 4 it. wide. owner please call at Knudson 8 ranch, and please pay for this adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
IoE.nL.asZKl,epHm %Janlog J.Cbrbett
Copyright, 1918, by King Features Syndicate Incl

ing the reins. They expected to find the man dead or nearly so. Instead they saw John L., although bruised and battered, stagger to his feet and begin to brush his clothes.
 Why didn't you let go of the reins?" asked one of the bystanders Let go! Let go-hell!' roared John l.. q never let go.
 Continued Tomorrow
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
CARD READING

TWO IN ONu-rne EMPIRES 'ads" keeps the bousevife informed of all sales and the news columns way for everybody. The EMPIRES ass light ID to rhe minute on the 6aye nsgA
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
TOBACCO FUND FOR OUR BOYS
 PRESENT DATE

The total of the tobacco fund do mated The Empire for Our Boys Smokes in France is $7e6.S0 to date. Previously reported .S765.30 H. Dillinbouch, Apr. 2O. l.oo Present total ........... .$16o.So
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
FOR RENT--Miscellaneous

FOR RENT-Or for sale, cheap, sewing machines. Call at The Fash ion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
FOR RENT---Houses

FOR RENT-Furnishe and un furnished houses. H. k. Shepard & Co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24

American League At Washington Philadelphia D, Washington O. At Cleveland Cleveland s, St Louis 2 At Chicago - Chicago with Detroit; rain. At Boston-BostOn 1, New York o.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
MISCELLANEOUS

OLARSHIFS-Any scholarship you might select in tho ILterantional Correspondence School. Scranton, Ia .ddrass scholarship. Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
TURKISH BATHS

HiLLSIDk bATH HUo oSE--Tarkisr Needle, Steam, Shower aud tub baths
 Dry and steam heat 21s Front St
 Phone ,fx 1-aA-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24

Houses for rent Mrs. M. Davis, 9th St
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24

Coal. feed, hay and grain, Fem mer and Ritter. Phone ll4.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24

National League At St. Louis-St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh ,. At Cincinnati Cincinnati g Chicago 2. At New York-NeW York 9, Boston 2 At Philadelphia - Philadelphia 2, Brooklyn 2
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
D. 6. MAIL BOAT Prince of Wales

JUNEAU TO S,TkA Every Tues. day at p. m.-From City Dock. Calling at Douglas, Funter, Ex- cursion Inlet, Hoonah Hawk In- let, Gypsum, Tenakee, Kilisnoo, Chatham and Sitka, both ways. DUE StTkA THURSDAY NOON Returning, Leaves Sltka Thurs. days 12 D.. n,.-Arrives at Juneau Sat Jrday. 6 D. m.
 Connecting at Sitka with boat for Sitka Hot Springs.
 All information and tickets from agent at C. p. K. OFFICE, III SEWARD STREET. Telephone z24, Juneau. Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24

Dine at the Gastineau. Concert every evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24

PIANO for rent. apply phone 143.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
FOR Miscellaneous
Power dory, Box 104S,

<. FOR SALE-Trolling hull, 26 it. 6 it. beam, round bottom; good as new; inquire Home Grocery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
BASEBALL.

YESTERDAYS SCORES
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-24
WANTED Situation
WANTED-HeIp

WANTED =. Experienced halibut fisherman this section. Enquire Capt. Harrigan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11
CHANGES PREDICTED
AT VIENNA AND BERLIN
Hertling to Be Succeeded by
DR.. Solf, According to
Leipzig Newspaper
BY GEORGE RENWICK
Special Gable to Evening Public Ledger

Copyright. 1918. by NciO York Times co.
Amsterdam. Sept. !.
/ have on several occasions lately re-
ferred to the likelihood of considerable
and noteworthy changes in the German
Government. The belief that something
is going to happen is further re-enforced
by a statement in the Lepziger Tage-
blatt That journals Vienna correspond
ent states that the recent discussions
between Herr Won HintZe and the Aus
ro-Hungarian Government were con-
fined almost entirely to the present and
future political changes in the Vienna
situation. He states further that ''im-
portant information is imminent in high
places in Germany and in Austria Hun
gary as we'll"
Count Won IIertling will retire and that
the new Chancellor will be Doctor Solf
the present Colonial Minister. 1t Is re-
ported in diplomatic circles. the Vienna
correspondent ADDS that Herr ErZberger
and Herr Scheidemann will become men,
bers of the Government as representa-
tives Of their parties. the Catholic Cen
ter and the ma jority Socialist parties
respectively.
The Nessische Ztitung. commenting
on this news, says that though nothing
is yet settled. changes in the Govern
ment may be regarded as certain" II
refers incidentally to the burden Of the
Chancellor's duties, which he natural!
feels all the more on account of hi:
advanced years. The journal adds tina
such changes as those referred TO in ,h'
Leipziger Tageblatt have been much dis
cussed in Berlin political circles of late
and that joint committee Of the Reichs
tag majority parties will meet toward
the end OF this week in order to discuss
the general situation The main com
mittee of the Reichstag comes togethe
/ in the beginning of October. and th
/ Vossische Zeitung thinks that befor
that time decisions will have been conn
! to and the position made clear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11
ETlMAN CRITICS
IDMIT BIG DEFEAT
Hint That Army Will Be
Forced Out of linden
burg Line
IT'LL WORSE TO COME
Most Important Allied Success
= Ability to Fight With In.
creasing Strength
BY GEORGE RENWICK

Special Cable to Euening Public Ledger
CeDyrioht 1918, bD the NciU York Times Co.
Amsterdam. Sept. 10.
Richard Gaedke the military critic
has another interesting article in the
vorwaerts of Monday on the military
. situation. He warns the people that
the struggle on the western front will
certainly have far-reaching con
sequences, and that there is every pos
sibility that the enemy's offensive will
not decrease but be extended in its
scope One of the most important
goals Of the lilies is again the Fland.
ers coast, he thinks. and he points
te :he great resources which are at
the disposal of the British army alone
In men, tanks. machine guns, heavy
artillery. airplanss and all the neCes-
sary war material. Turning to recent
events, he says:
''Of course. we have not given up
voluntarily all the positions we once
J held. In 4 battle extending over weeks,
one position after another was lost.
We accepted the consequences OF
that, and voluntarily Withdrew our
!. line as the enemy threatened to break
or outfiank II. We have therefore been
hghting a rear-guard struggle on a
great scale. We are now returning to
! the Hindenburg line generally. At
! points we have reached. and even in
some places left il behind us. Whether
this will be the end Of our retreat, we
don't know. Still the retreat must
come to an end some time, and the
decisive struggle will begin
The Franfurter Zeitung says that
the last four weeks have produced the
greatest events of the whole war. and
adds:
."The most important success of the
enemy, and one we must take seriously,
Il thst it has been possible to carry
on this offensive with such great ard
ever increasing strength for month
ami half. without pause"
The Journal, too, warns the people
! that very severe fighting is yet to
! come.
! In connection with the frank state.
! ments made by Gaedke in the Nor-
waerts articles, It is interesting to note
{ that they are circulated by the Wolf
Bureau. That Is clear indicat'oh
: that they are officially inspired.
! The Frankfurter Zeitung, criticizing
, Foreign Secretary Won Hintze's speech
! 10 the Austro- Hungarian press men In
Vienna. ridicules his statement that
7 the English press is entirely under the
thumb of the authorities and tells him
l he is talking arrant nonsense when
he declares that in the Entente coun'
ytries Journalists who don't represent
! the Government views simply go to
prison."
Eoually false. 1t declares. Is his
tement. that the German and Aus
n press retains its freedom, even
wartime. That freedom OF which
ylVUn Hintze speaks, the journal con
pcludes, simply does not exist. ana an
4 sfyorts to abolish the military censor
I ship in political matters have failed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-11

country houses are smashed to bits
with a very few partial exceptions
and In passing through them one asks
what body Of men will have the cour-
age and means to attempt the recon-
struction of the region.
I spent long time yesterday eve
ming in the ruins Of Noyon. Notice
boards still stand at the entry to the
main streets. warning the visitors of
danger from mines and other boche
traps. but there is probably no more
risk than from the patches of wall
that a strong wind would bring down
Briefly. the whole city Is destroyed
I did not see half a dozen houses that
could be repaired.
Pleasant villas. old fashioned streets
Of crowded shops, mansions built
around aged courtyards. schools
churches. convents-they are lying In
nearly unrecognizable piles of stone
brick, plaster. wood and general dust
There is very little trace Of furniture
and most, IL not all Of 1t. must have
been carted away TO Germany.
The cathedral. because II was the
most substantial building in the town,
shows most Of itself still standing
and having been characterized rather
by strength than delicate beauty of
structure. Is not beyond repair It's
great, square towers are. however
gutted. Five shell holes in the roof
OF the nave and others in the roof
of the apse and the transpets have
brought down masses of masonry. All
the windows are shattered and the al
tars of nearly all the side chapels are
broken. There Is a foul litter Of broken
stone. wood and glass, with feathers,
scraps OF German newspapers and
twisted petty utensils.
OF the quaint, renaissance town half
is gutted by fire and it's gilded facades
completely spoiled. No French civil
ians remained in this or other towns
and villages to give us such tales as
they did last year. 1t Is one vast,
empty desolation and yet. in its life
lessness, only too eloquent.