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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-02

There is no dodging nor xide-step-
ping there. Senator sprouI looks
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
WHERE SLUMBER COMES HIGH

DOUGLAS, Feb. 25.-The last mail from the south brought to Mrs. Rob- ert k. Coughlin a letter from her husband who left about a month ago for Fort Worth, Tex, to which place he went expecting to enter the avia- tion department of the army. R. E.
 had been in Fort Worth only three hours when the letter was written and that time had been mostly de- voted by him to finding a place to sleep. He wrote that, on payment of $3.50 he secured a bed for the night but that on being shown to his room, he discovered that another man had invested in a half interest in the same bed and was already in possession of his half. MT COughlin wrote that there are upward of 50,000 soldiers in the vicinity of Fort Worth and that new ones are arriving daily. Bob" had not reported for examina- ton when he wrote the letter but expected to do so next day. With half interests ~in' beds retailing at $350 each he intimated that he was anxious to be annexed to some branch of the government very soon
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

WA5HlNUTON: Significant parts of Count Czcrnin's speech of Jan. 24 were distorted so as to change his meaninS in the version the German Wolff Bureau permitted 10 go to the United Stafes and Eng llnd. As transmitted, the spec I slid Austria-iinnsary welcomed tie proposal of resident Nlieon as an approach to the c.:.'.,tt ro',crs point of view, but that the@daal em- pire would defend her ally's pos session of Belgium as she would her own. As delivered, the speech de clared in effect that whether in the case of German pre-war pos sessions, Belgium or Turkey, Aus tria-IIungary, would go to the eX- treme in the defence of her allies Removing the comma between Ger man possessions and Belgium, !" dropping the "pre-war" and insert ing "of," the Austrian premier was made 10 say the very thing he spe- ciEcaliy discalimed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
VISIT HUNTER BAY

DOUGLAS, Feb. 25.-Messrs. Zieg- Ter and LeFevre of Juneau, visited place they were taken by John Haho in his launch Pheasant, leaving here early in the morning and returning just before midnight. Haho reports pile driver. crews at work construct ing fish traps for the Funter Bay Company which is making arrange ments for more extensive operations the coming season than ever before.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

territory of Alaska with all it needs in the line of farm products.
 It would stimulate the progress Of the farmers so greatly that we would have such an influx of landseekers that the territorial treasury would find more gold in it than from any stampede in the past On the oth- CT hand by handling this most inn portant situation individually or through weak cooperation, the farming community is facing abso- lute failure.-( Anchorage Times.1
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION

DOUGLAS, Feb. 25-At the regu- lar meeting of the city council to- night it is probable that the matter of providing for registration of muni- cipal voters, the law providing that the registration books must be open for a stipulated period previous to eltction and in order that require ments may be met, it will be neces- sary to have the books open this week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
One of the MatanuSka Val ley Farmers Writes About Conditions
 There.
GETS SMALL PROFITS
Only Remedy He Says Is Cooperation Between Nation and Ter
 ritory.
By c. STERN (0f Wasila Alaska)

Of what value is deed or patent to 320 or 80 acres of land in the fertile agricultural district of the Matanuska valley, Alaska, is the question at present abong the home steaders. And it is question of as great importance to the Terri tory of Alaska as to the home steader.
 First, one migh ask, does it pay to farm at the present high cost Of production and distribution? Not in my case. After three years of hard labor and heavy expense in getting some land under cultivation l could realize little or nothing in return for the products.
 Five tons of potatoes, which were sold through the Matanuska Farm CTS Co-Operative Produce associ- ation, less 10 per cent. shrinkage, and 1O- per cent handling, and $37 for sorting, brought me $175.43. This is the return on what con stitutes ten tons ill the field before sorted for market
 Turnips shipped at Loss. TurnipS to the amount of 1900 pounds were sent to the Emerson | Comm ission company, of Seattle, | through the association. Fregiht from Wasilla to Matanuska was I$14.S9: sacks at 15 cents each were l$10.95; hauling to station was s75O. The total expense was $3334, not counting seed or labor in planting, cultivating, harvesting and loading The net return was $14.4O. The total loss in cash was $1S.94.
 It might be asked if it ever will pay hardy Alaska pioneer full of energy and ambition to farm in | Alaska?
 Yes: providing immediate steps are taken by the government to establish a market for the products at prices to meet the present high cost of production and existence.
 The farmers have tried in vain | both individually and collectively 1 to get square deA from dealers. Therefore the only remedy lies with the federal government or de- bends on territorial government CO., opera ton. The farmers must be guaranteed a sure market for Alas ka broducts. This can be done | by establishing government or ter ritorial warehouses under govern ment supervision along the govern ment railroad and by passing a law making it a felony to import such products as Alaska can produce. With such guaranty the farmers of the Matanuska and Panama val leys would stand ready to meet any emergency or obstacle to supply the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
FISH BOATS IN

DOUGLAS, Feb. 25.-"Babe" Sam ples who has turned fisherman late ly, arrived in port yesterday with his launch Pirate loaded with hali- but which he sold to the A. c. Fish Company of this place. Captain Tom Ness of the Emma, also arrived yes terday with a fine catch of halibut which was disposed of here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
TREADWELL p. T. A.

TREADWELL, Feb. 25.-The regu- lar monthly meeting of the Tread well Parent Teacher Association will take place in the school house to- morrow evening, beginning at s o'clock when all members and friends are invited to be present and when a carefully prepared program will be presented. A silver collection will be taken for the benefit of the Jun for Red Cross
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
SPLENDID ADDRESSES

DOUGLAS, Feb 25.-Those who heard the four minute addresses by Rev. Butcher Saturday night and P R. Bradley last night at the Orpheum Theatre on the subject of Democ racy pronounce them the best and most patriotic addressed yet deliv- cred in the series of short talks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
MEETING TOMORROW

TREADWELL, Feb 25-The regu lar meeting of the Pines" Red Cross auxiliary will be held tomorrow af ternoon when it is expected the usu al good crowd will be in attendance The Wednesday, meeting at the head quarters rooms is also an important one this week and will, doubtless be the occasion of a splendid turn out
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
NOT YET OUT

DOUGLAS, Feb. 25.-E. J. White, who was injured by a fall a week ago today, and who got out last Friday for a short time. has not been out since, but is slowly improv- ing and expects to be able to be regularly at his office before the enc of the present week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
FIRE MEETING TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, Feb. 25.-There will be a meeting of Hose Company No. 1 at the Fire Hall tonight when the members are expected to be out in force.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
WAS WELL ATTENDED

DOUGLAS, Feb 25.-There was a good attendance at the jitney dance at Labor Union Hall Saturday night when a hi-yu time was enjoyed by everybody.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
MISS BULLOCK RECOVERED

DOUGLAS, Feb 25.-Miss Edna Bullock, the primary teacher who was i'll all last week from an attack of tonsilitis, was able to resume her work in the public school today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
SNOW AND RAIN

DOUGLAS, Feb. 25.-Nearly a foot of fresh snow fell here yesterday, but early this morning the precipi- tation turned partly to rain and fine line of slush exists in conse- quence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

WASHINGTON: Contracts for ten 3500-ton ships were let by Shipping Board to Terror Concrete ShiDbuild- ing Corporation of Redondo Beach, Cal. First will be delivered within six months and others within a year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

boat for the south on a visit to Seattle and other coast cites- It will be his first visit to the outside in seven years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

FOR SALE-Cabinet Grand piano with mandolin and guitar attach ment. $200 H. Eastberg, Box 132, Treadwell, Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.

There will be meeting of the school board in the Treadwell school house tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

FOR SALE CHEAU-One tent with fly, 14x16. Used only 3 months. Good as new. Inquire Treadwell Market
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

FOR SALE cheap-furnished or un- furnished, Groom house with bath. Dan Campbell, Treadwell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

CAMP LEWIS: This cantonmon leads all the army camps as haVih. the lowest disease average.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
JACKSON TO HAVE VISIT

DOUGLAS, Feb. 25.-Jacob Jack son expects to leave on the next
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

Old papers TOT eaie at The Empire office. Second and Main arrasts
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25
HORSES FOR SALE

Apply in person, by telephone, or letter to Nelson's Transfer, Douglas 20.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

FAIRFAX: An enraged mob took Walter Best, negro away from the sheriff and two deputies and hanged him to the nearest tree. The negro was accused of the mur- der of William White Weston, white man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-02-25

MONTREAL: The Montreal Ga- aette says the prevailing sentiment is that the Canadian railways will be grouped into two great systems, one of which will be owned and op- erated by the government while the other will be operated in CO., ordination with the government .ystem .during the war andfarecon- struction period. Believer the gov ernment system will comprise the Inter1colonial, Trans continental, Canadian Northern, Grand Trunk ard Grand Trunk Pacific. The Ca nadian Pacific will remain as it is.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE.

The good Lord knows this newspaper holds no
brief for company but it does Believe
that people should remember that time in the
history the region have the car com
panies gone through fearful period OF operation
they during past month. Service has been
subjected almost insurnountabe difficulties People
have only 10 recall what they themselves have had to
undergo keep UP their households and then bear
the public service corporations have only
had these troubles multiplied thousand fold There
few families who have suffered handships and
lack of coal food supplies illnesses. etc during the
fIigid weather and unreasonable suppose that
transportation companies could operate anywhere
normal basis when handicapped by such con
tinuous blizzard weather as they suffered.
II is only necessary remember that in the first
place had the railway companies
keeping their rails clean. would impos-
sble for trucks delivery wagons and even pedes.
trans themselves buffet the snow. us give the
devil his due Let patient with long
suffering car crews who stood by their guns like
while many Of toasted shins and never
stirred Of the houses They did their duty
be given credit for their devotion. We do hold
The position the street car companies have given
the service that the people entitled but do
not believe that they have laid down the jo6 as
" have heard asserted by the unthnking They
have promised make improvements in service and
equipment which made necessary by the weather
they experienced and they ought have chance TO
make good.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15

member OF the is the minister OF
zion. Bat the British going far beyond this The
channels and laborites have the
afer-war problem of Rehabilitation
being studied. Imperial well colonial govern
ments are considering WAYS Of coonzing soldiers on
public lands British trade is planning new conquests
capital aud labor agreed that British indus
tries must be world factors il the who home
from the trenches kept employed. British labor
particularly aggressive far-seeng party
defined for the reconstruction period Eng
lish scboolmas1ers discussing how their educational
system is be rocasted. and down through the
Yarou trades and professions.
Eut what America doing
Vanderlip and a few associataes have formed in
ternatcnal commerce exploitation corporation. Bur
What others What of industries that sooner OF
later cease TO make munitions What of trade
abroad. tariff problems What OF rehabilitation and
the return of couple of million 10 civil life What
is labor federation DOING
America was unprepared for war. America can't
anord 70 be unprepared Tor peace.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
BRYAN's DIscovERER.

Another achievement for the renowned Col. House
claimed A Washington correspondent says that it
was ne who brought William Jennings Bryans name to
the attention OF President Wilson and susgeted for
cabinet position.
from obscdry and brought him national notice Out.
side Of serving couple Of terms in Congress soaring
Wall into permanently better behavior. leading
the Democratic party candidate president three
national campaigns, delivering addresses and lectures
in every CITY town. village and hamlet in the United
states and snaching the Democratic nomination from
Champ Clark in 1872 10 besow il Mr.. Wilson he has
never done anything 70 attract the public eve.
somehow had idea Mr.. Bryans name on the
Democratic national ticket might have President
Wilson's eye three times. this evidently is
The president il who shuts his eyes and
straight II Colonel House discovered
The limid, shrinking William Jennings Bryan by the
waysde and acquainted the president with
such existed says the Shreveport, (La) Times.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15

Defeat Of Adams of Iowa for the national republican
Craftsmanship probably due his reputed love Of
Germany before the expressed in letter from
Berlin and his alleged activity at the time the Iusania
sank.
Adams may be thorough American now; he may
possess undiluted patriotism
But somehow other there is feeling in America
that Prussansm be justified. We do 10
hear in politics OF men who We're moved when the
baby and killers sank the Lusitana or praised
the kaiser when they ravaged Belgium.
1t would seem that the and viewpoints. no
how much they have since given way sterling
Americanism, be overlooked at this time and no
feels this better than the fathers
sweethearts and sisters of the boys who went
Tuscania and who die the Tuscanias that
may similar fate
The people Will not forget
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
VOICE OF
4ussA THE Mza-
p T. . l. E
Ships to Win the War.

Ao tltG r4llLlF.
There is only one way 20 get before
tho people CIV your district the real
story of present war conditions. and
that is through fun and frank state
ment 10 gou.
As Secretary Baker has just said the
lack Of ships is the cruN Of our prob
lcm. Ii was the Jack Of ships that csus-
ed Fuel Administrator Garfield 10 issue
his dractic order closing Che factories
Of the nation and forced Secretary Nc
Adoo to issue his embargo on railway
freight. | need not point out TO YOU that
manufacture VIII be stopped again and
again, regardless of the resulting chaos
in The business world. until We can &C.
sufficient ships to clear the freight jam
at the eastern terminals. Whether or
not We produce adequate supplies for
our troops in France and for our allies
is a secondary question as long as we
lack sufficient ships to carry what we
have across the Atlantic.
our present program for 81 p-build-
ing calls for 8 1000 600 tons year and
that is an irreducible minimum If we
are TO do our far share IN the war.
The shipping board has the money the
materials ana tile yards TO carry out
this 5000 000-ton program. It needs
the mon. TO build over a thousand
ships a year, as planned, j. must have
an immense reserve of earnest skilled
labor Ia draw On al fast as plant IS
completed and The yards and housing
provided.
The shipping board has announced its
plan for the immediate creation Of the
United states Ship-Yard Taluntoers--s
reserve force Of $4,000 skilled me
chanics enrolled for service on demand.
The Four-Mnute Men began the cam
paign on January IS. II is up TO You
10 keep 1t going until every skilled me
chanie IN your district knows the na-
toms vital need 90 his services and
has had chance TO volunteer.
Tell your people the story-that il
is ships that viii win the war. Tell
them the need of men in the yards-tnat
earnest skilled labor is the one ele-
ment to assure the success az the ship
building boards program needed not
for immediate service in the Yards but
~ registered reserve on which def
rite individual caIis can be made from
time to time as men are required TO do
definite Jobs IN definite yards AZ def
mite times. Tell them that the man
VINO can handle = tool can serve his
country: that he viii be trained in the
wards for work akin to his own trade
Tell them that patriotism calls-calls
on the most efficient. the steadiest. the
best artisans in America 20 volunteer,
calls on their felIow-citizcus TO value
service In TIE shipyards as n deserves
and to honor thc shipbuilders as they
honor tho mon IN the trenches.
u rs Il
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
FROM SOLDIERS
Capt. Ryron's Son Writes
Camp SheIos. Hattiesburg, Miss.
Eeh - 1q1S

Camp SheloE. Iattesburg, Mss.
Feb. 70, 1918.
Dear Editor:
read in your paper while back
that anything or interest about the
man behind the gun was welcomed.
] have been taking the TINES for
quite little while and l really be-
lleve il is doing its bit
We are on the rife range at pres
snt and the men are doing good.
Although each regiment on the
range has suffered more or less from
The inconv eniences and hardships OF
army life. no one viii challenge the
statement that the 15end infantry
had tho Conner experience.
Leaving Camp shelby in the rain
and marching over a swampv road.
barely passable in dry weather. the
wagons were mfred to the hubs
The men came through THIS with
true soldier spirit. only 20 find them
selves in muddy and poorly drained
camp site. Even this does not COM
plete the storv. FOR A great number
- the tents stoves squad rolls. and
kitchen supplies were in the wagons
stuck in the mud. Shelter halves. dog
tents. farm houses and barns were
filed to fall capacity and more in ad
dition To what tents We're brought
through Some Of the boys preferred
te sit around such camp fires as they
could bajld. The woods we're fun Of
EN- that night for sure
But the best feature - this sltua-
tlon was the cheerful attitude with
which the men accepted the discom-
forts Standing around the camp fres
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
CONSTITUTION: SECTION ?, ARTICLE H..

1t is we'll that the United Senate has under
taken to state its views Of peace The consu-
ton requires that treaty shall ratified by the Senate
The people intend by that provision the Senate
shall exercise its iudgment-not merely put a rubber
stamp endorsement upon what Col House and Vance
Mccormick may agree upon. After treaty has been
made will be time discuss its terms
Now is the time the Senate 10 state the general
principles which it thinks should be the basis of a
peace agreement Such statement will be notice to
al the world that this country, having republican
form OF government and autocracy. Will speak
through its duly chosen representatives in the
prescribed by the fundamental law Of the land
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
PRAISE FOR
DIR. GRAHAM

In these times OF war. when so many
Of our boys are in the training camps
no doubt You Will he interested in OBJ
tanning news first hand from one who
is visiting the boys a Camp Pike Ark
[ have come down here from Lans-
ms III, % visit my son. Corporal Bon
y Prince, who is sick in the base hos
pital here in this camp. find him
slowly improving under the efficient
care Of Lieut. DR. J. 4. Graham. Dr.
Graham who for years held the posi-
tion az coroner in Hammond. IS one Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
wHgATLEss SUNDAY.

The suggestion to make Sunday the legal wheatless
day all the country j. being considered by Tia
Food Administration, and has the endorsement of the
best known bakers in the country. Il is claimed that
on Sunday bread is wasted than any other day.
and real saving in wheat could be effected If this
waste eliminated. Besides official order OF
this kind would the baker like every other ordt
nary business sixday-week working schedule
and permit him TO the seventh day. We under
stand that both the large small bakers are heartily
in favor OF this Sunday wheatless day
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
The Seven Wonders
Of the World

IdIfor Tunes.
Arc the following given correctly as
the seven wonders or tbe world. rhe
hanging Gardens Of Sornerarnis Al
Babylon. Pyramid of Eevpt. the TempIo
ar Diana at Fphesns. Tho Colossus OF
Rhodes. tho Pharos 81 Alexandria. the
statute Of Iupitor al Athens and tho
IT. W. e. c. & I. n. OF Hammond. Ind p
or an tho great examples Of ingep-
atty. the last named wonder inrressos
me more than All others What = rroat
advertisement tl5is wonder is fo- Hon
r7ord When tbi,L of tbfs cft,.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
THINK NOW OF AFTER THE WAR

What that filters out or Germany indicates
hat The empire IS considering plans ostbeuum
period that cover everything from trade campaigns re-
population. industrial upbuildlng
From France comes tie news OF its reconstruction
aims. particularly with reference 10 cities arising
old out O. Belgium comes information of
he creation of special cabinet minister in charge of
reconstruction That Japan has been studying future
commerce plans is told by the cables
Neither England or her colonies are idle a new
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15

tho few doctors from Hammond who an-
listed 20 serve the great cause he 8
working day and night 10 help brnr
our boys back 10 health. There IS
great shortage Of doctors and nurses
here and for that reason our boys cam
not got the attention they should hare
In this camp alone there are about
1000 soldiers suffering from different
causes. But Dr. Graham has entered
this work with desire to d his part
nobly. and is untiring in his service 10
others.
There are about $4,000 soldiers IL
Camp Pike. and many expect to see
France in a short time.
Our hearts 30 out 70 them IN 10
aud loyalty when we see these bra
BOYS training TO help the cause Of de-
mocracy. How can VIC al home fail 10
do our part
Hoping this win find a corner in your
paper. I am, Yours truly.
p 8 PRINCE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-15
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