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The daily Alaskan., 1918-05-31
aRAKEs IS OLD INSTITUTION
Custom Most Prevalent Today In irS. land We'll Known to the Euyptlans,
 Greeks and Romans.

'The custom of waking the dead, with the drinking, smoking and con versahon of the large company oi neishbors who assemble in the house of mourning, appears incongruous and repulsiye to those who are unacQuaint ed with its remote origin or the kindly and humane motives which underlie it." says Michael Macdonagh, in the English Review. "The wake is a very old institution. It existed among the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans Shakespeare and Scott give instances of medieval revels in honor of the dead. The custom survives In a diff. ferent form, but with somewhat idenh' cal motives, among the Irish, almost alone of the ancient peoples.
 "'Waking' means, for one thing 'watching.' The English way of leav' Ing the body shut up in a room, all alone, would be most repellant to the Irish nature. It would be regarded as desertiOn. The Irish keep close com pany with their dead until the very last moment of the burial
 '1The body Is clothed in & shroud made In imitation of the habits worn by certain orders of friars and In the hands, crossed reverently on the breast, is placed q crucifx. The walls near the bed are hung with clean white sheets on which are pinned punches of flowers, laurel leaves and holy pictures. Lighted candles, seven in number, are on the table. They are symbolIcal of hopes and aspirations relating to the dead. That he or she has been cleansed of the seven deadly sins, possessed the seven gifts Of wis dom, understanding, counsel, fordtude knowledge, plety and fear of the Lord, and the seven principal virtues.
 First entering the room where the body lies the visitors kneel and say a prayer for the eternal salvation of the departed soul. Afterward in the kitch. en, snuff, pipes and tobacco, whisky and stout are served to the company. The cead person Is In his house for the last time, and, as host for the last time, diSpenses hospitality.
 Memories of his hndlinesS and guod nature are revived by the neigh bors. ''Tis he that had the bright smile and cheery word whenever you me him, and no matter what you might want of him. sure you had only to say the word to get It with q heart and a half
The daily Alaskan., 1918-05-31

5AN-To3 COUGH DROPS, Admin istered On sugar. Acts almost in- stantly. The prescription of an eminent physician. Keller Bros. The eaR-Tox Drug Store.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-05-31
How's This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot bO cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty. five years. and has become known e the most reliable remedy for Catarrh- Halrs Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Pol son from the Blood and healing the dis eased portions.
 After you have taken Halls Catsrrh Medicine for short time you win see . great improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Hedi. cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Sand for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohta Sold by all Druggists. 76c.
 -AdyertiasmeAt,
The daily Alaskan., 1918-05-31

Mother never made better ice cream than that which Is served b. Keller Bros. at their sanitary soda fountain. Have you tried it?
The daily Alaskan., 1918-05-31
Addlnu to lk.

q fear you are too pretty 8 nurse for this case" "Why sop 2 'The patient already has palpitation of the heart."-Loulsville Courier Journal.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-05-31
HAIR NATURALLY ABUNDANT.
When It Is Free Of Dandrun, It GrOwn
 Luxurinntly.

LuXurinntly.
 Hair preparations and dandrufr cures. as a rule are sticky or irritating affairs that do no earthly good. Hair, when not diseased. grows naturally. luXuriantly. Dandrufr is the cause Of Rine-tenths of all hair trouble, and dandruff Is caused by g germ. The only way to cure dand- ruff is to kill the germ; and. so far. the only hair preparation that will positively destroy the germ Is Newbro's Herpiclde- absolutely harmless, free from grease. sediment, dye matter or dangerous drugs. It allays itching instantly; makes hair glossy and soft as silk. Destroy the cause, you remove the effect" Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in stamps for TamplS to The Herplclde Co.,. Detroit. Mich.
 One Dollar bottle, guaranteed.
 Al all Drug Storse. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

citizen or resident ,of the United
States and your net income for Iyl7
equaled or exceeded $4,000 If you
are married and live with your wiIe
Cor husband), or 900 IL you are
not married or do not live with your
wife Cor busband). you must make
Il return. II you are married ana
live with your wife Cor husband
or are head OF family, you are en-
titled to a personal exemption of
$4,000 plus 5000 for each depend
ent child under IS Tor mentally or
por)
II yoti are not married or do not
live with your wife (or husband)
or are not head of a family, you are
entitled to a personal exemption of
1000 only.
A head OF family" Is a person
who, in accordance with some moral
or legal obligation, actually supports
and maintains one or more individ-
uals closely related to him or her BY
blood. marriage, or adoption"
1t will be seen from this that many
persons who may not be liable for
tax. are nevertheless liable for
a return, and are subject to the pen
alties for failure to make such re-
turn. The law provides. however.
that any person making a voluntary
return and presenting a reasonable
excuse. satisfactory to the Commits
sion, VIII be relieved of the penalty.
and It is urged by Mr.. Skinner that
every person liable make a volun-
tary return at once to the Collectors
office or to one OF his deputies. in
order to take advantage OF this len
iency. and as n matter of patriotic
assistance to the Government in time
OF war.
| Collector Skinner has assigned "a
field deputies to the work OF comb
\ ing the states of Colorado and Wy
oming for delinquent tax payers. and
every possible source OF information
win be thoroughly Investigated for
. income and other profits which have
4, not been reported.
/ The taxpayers Will be summoned
before the Collector or his deputies.
to explain any profitable transaction
with which his name is connected.
Professional men. salaried men. wage
carriers. cattlemen. farmers, and all
other classes. will be included in
this investigation.
Partnerships will also be investi-
gated as they are liable for excess
profits tax returns. in case the part
nership has net income of $4,000.
or more. without deducting salaries
or Interest paid to the partners.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

The Sunday School Rally held up
in the Pines, Sunday was well at
tended, the speakers of the Rally
were Rev. Steinmetz of Simla and
Rev. Day the Christian church evan
galist, the great speaker, his address
in the afternoon was something
grand on Sunday School Work" the
Supertendent of Elizabeth Sunday
School only wishes that more might
have been present. The first Sun
day in October will be the next Rally
at Elbert and all Sunday schools In
Ebert County are invited to be pres
ent II will do us all good to be pres
ent.
The choir from the iChriatian
church in Elbert rendered some nice
music and the singing was very good
by that choir and last but not least
the dinner was enjoyed by all. fried
chicken, ice cream and cake. If IL is
war times, it is the farmers wives
that brought the good things to eat.
Thanks to them for their trouble.
One that was there.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02
INCOME TAXES

Mark A. Skinner. Collector of In
Colorado. which includes the states
OF Colorado and Wyoming, has made
public the fact that under instruc-
tions from the Commissioner OF In
ternal Revenue at Washington. d. C.,
an Income Tax Drive is now being
inaugrated all over the country to
seek out individuals who have tssfed
TO make income tax returns for the
year 1917.
THE law provides-'If you are 8
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02
KIowA ITEMS

L. z. Fry and wife were in Denver
over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Mott were Wis
iting in Denver Saturds y and sun
day.
c. N. Gleason and wi fe were sight
seers in the Capitol the latter part
OF last week.
Peter Bloomer was over from Eli
zabeth attending to some law busi-
ness Tuesday.
Ben Davis. the Reviews, right
hand man spent Saturday and Sun
day in the Capitol.
The Frank Giror dot, W. c. Whit
ney and Andy SKI wv families mot
ored to Denver ST inday.
Have you beeri-slapped on the
back and hande ii the brick? mol
well you Will be. soon. Watch the
signs.
Yep! Cam oflauge" is fast disap-
pearing and some are soon to learn
that their own nippers have been
at work.
Claude Clase's cement wall around
his place cru mbled up during the
storm last F riday. About 25 feet
OF the waIl wan have TO be replaced
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02
RARE BARGAIN IN PLAYER
PLANO

We have had left ON our hauds
near Elbert, a strictly high grade
Player Piano, in beautiful walnut
case. which for quick sale will be
sold at a substantial reduction in
price. If interested do not fail to in
vestigate our offer. Terms to re-
sponsible party. Write to
The Denver Music Co.,
Denver, Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Jones of Glen
dora, California arrived in Denver
Saturday and visited Ray at Parker
over night an came out Sunday to
visit at the Paul and Ralph Jones
home and will then visit many others
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. Frank Wetmore installed q
new electric engine in the Watts
and Workman store and they now
have electric lights. Mr.. Lewis Mil
Ter purchased an engine and will
have his ranch buildings equipped
with electric lights.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

The big rain and hail storm here
last Friday evening played havoc
with some of the crops in this vic
unity. However, some of those who
were visited by the storm had their
growing crops heavily insured.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Dolela Ragsdale who has been Wis
to Eastonville Tuesday morning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Monday accompanied by Mrs. Faber,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Murphy. also Mrs
Murphy's sister who spent the day
here returning home that evening.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Doctor Rogers, c. b. Corbett and
Omar Wilson spent the week end
on a little fishing trip on Goose
creek. The boys had pretty good
luck but were greatly disappointed
that dry fly fishing was not yet
in season.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. Blumer is in Kiowa Tuesday
with Tom Williams cleaning up look
Ing over his car in general
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

About fourty friends and neighbors
gathered at the C. A. Mathews home
Saturday evening for surprise on
Carl who had juts arrived from Col
orado Springs to spend his birthday.
The evening was pleasantly spent
in music and games and dainty re-
freshments were served at midnight
The guests all departed about 1880
wishing him many happy RETURNS of
lthe day,
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Howard Richardson of Kiowa help
ed his father with the wheat har-
vesting several days last week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Bill Johns and l.. f. Fry spent
five days of last week on an outing
in the Cheeseman Lake country. A
good time was had but fishing was
only fair.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Alexander Mcpherson who has
been helping Albert Reynolds to
shock wheat is suffering with lum-
bago
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. aDa Mrs. B. Guthals and fam
lily spent Sunday evening at A. Kun
zes'.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Howard Renken and Fred Keep
lin Of Denver were working for b
Guthals several days this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

John Rouber and family of Denver
were visiting at the DR.. Koning home
a short time Wednesday. Mr.. Rou-
Dor is one of Denver's leading dairy
men.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Joe Helgeth and family OF Elber,
were callers at B. Guthals Sunday
afternoon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Tom Pharo, Jr. and wife of Colo
RADIO Springs passed through here
Monday on their way to Bennett. Mr.
Pharo is the son of one OF Elbert
County's pioneers and has many
warm acquaintance among the old
timers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Miss, May ,Squires is visiting &
couple of weeks with relatives in
the Springs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Lowell Phillips of Elbert spent
part of the week at the Adams home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02
ELIZABETH ITEMS

Perry Evans is visiting the Coonrad
family at Coleman, Colorado this
week
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Miss Minerva McCarty, County Su-
of Colorado Springs who has been
assisting Morton Jones In the install
ing of a new set of abstract books.
left Sunday evening for Colorado
Springs where both will act as In
structors in the teachers institute.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wood and
baby. Frank Block and Esther were
callers at A. Richardson's Sunday
evening.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

About sixty attended the C. r.
night. The talk by Mr.. Day and
music by the C. f. Orchestra was
greatly enjoyed by all. The latter
part of the evening was spent in
music and games. Ice cream and
cake were served at midnight.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mrs. C. B. Corbett, Miss Minerva
McCarty and Miss Helen Mott motor
ed to Simla Saturday evening to wit
ness the play Joan OF Arc" present
ed by Miss Violet Hutzel. The la
dies greatly enjoyed the play and the
trip. except for continued tire trou-
BILE on the way home which kept
them on the road all night.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Molly Wiedner is visiting with
Kathleen Hames In Denver this
week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Monday in the County Court Mrs
Catherine Peterson OF Elizabeth was
appointed executrix OF the estate Of
her husband, Peter A. Peterson. de-
ceased.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

e. Robinson and son. Bob and An
dy Wright. all or the Agate district
were here the first of the week. The
two former made a trip to Denver
leaving Mr.. Wright here to visit
some 'old timer" friends. they re-
turning Tuesday evening.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Guthals of
Elbert spent Wednesday at the Hopp-
man home, Mr.. Guthals helping
cultivate corn.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Walter clugy helped #. r. Axton
several days last week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mrs. Mathews returned to Colo
RADIO Springs with Carl Sunday ev-
ening.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Lawrence Driever and Henry Hopp-
man helped B. Guthals with the ce-
ment work on his new house the first
of the week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. Wetmore and Mr.. Brewer will
shortly begin work near the Douglas
County line. with the new Titan
tractor recently purchased by the
County of Watts and Workman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mrs. C. F. Wight went to Denver
Friday returning Saturday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Several in our neighborhood were
at the s. S. Convention In Eliza
beth, Sunday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Threshing will soon begin nearly
all having their early cutting done.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mrs, Tom Jewell and son Tommy
returned to her home in Denver
Wednesday after a short visit with
her father and mother. Mr.. and Mrs.
McNamora.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. X v. Trout sold his ranch tc
Mr.. Lenard from Nebraska who
has taken possession and Mr. Trout
is living in Elizabeth, at present.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Ed Clark and family accompan-
led by Wallace Whiting were in
Denver Tuesday
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. Mathews, Nuth and Lucille
and Mrs. viii Cole and children mo-
tored to Colorado Springs Wednes-
ay to celebrate Mrs. Schillinger's q
birthday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. Harry Cummings from Kansas
is visiting at the J. C. Gibson home
this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Vera Athison visited her aunt,
Mrs. Miller Nelson last week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

VIII Peterson is out at the ranch
helping with the harvesting.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jones visited
at the Sred Bush home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

VIII Faber arrived safely over
seas.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mrs. Fred Bush and daughter Wis
tied the Wight home Thursday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mrs. Geo. Mayberry, went to Dem
yer last Thursday and came home
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Miss Mary weIdner Is visiting in
Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Lamont and Morgan bought new
Hudson Super Six.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mrs. Smell is spending a week in
Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mrs Jno. Murray and children of
Denver spent the weekend at Jas.
Murray's. Isabel remaining for a few
days longer stay.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. George Blakeley and family
were visiting in Colorado Spring'
Thursday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Several from this vicinity attend
ed the Fahrion sale last Thursday
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02
PERSIMMoNs

Joe Brazelton and wife were Wis
itors at Clarks Wednesday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. Gatewood is hauling his son
Harvey's household goods down from
Littleton. Harvey is going to try
ranch life.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Married.-Miss Lettie McKillul
and Mr.. Charles Mauldin. We ex
tend congratulations to the happ!
couple.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02
SIDNEY sIFT1NGs

Dorothy Kelly spent the week Wis
iting at the Cole home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Paul Jones and family spent Sun.
day at the Ray Jones home near
Parker.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Mayer called
at the Wight home Sunday evening
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mrs. Murray pleasantly entertain
ed the Red Cross sewing club last
Thursday. One of the largest
crowds of the season gathering. Our
girls are helping on the babies lay
cites and are progressing nicely. We
will have no more meetings until we
secure more material.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Miss Ruth Talbot went to Long
mont last Wednesday for a week
visit with her father
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

c. N. Gleason and wi fe were sight
seers in the Capitol the latter par
OF last week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02
Correspondence
Byour Regular Correspondents
ROCK BUTTE


ROCK BUTTE
VIII Faber arrived safely over
seas.
Mrs. Smell is spending a week in
Denver.
Miss Mary Weidner is visiting in
Denver
Lamont and Morgan bought a new
Hudson Super Six.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jones visited
at the Sred Bush home.
Mrs. C. F. Wight went to Denver
Friday returning Saturday.
Vera Athison visited her aunt,
Mrs Miller Nelson last week.
VIII Peterson is out at the ranch
HeiplnB Win tne harvesting.
Mrs. Fred Bush and daughter Wis
tied the Wight home Thursday.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed the Fahrion sale last Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Mayer called
at the Wight home Sunday evening.
Paul Jones and family spent Sun,
day at the Ray Jones home near
Parker.
Miss Ruth Talbot went to Long
mont last Wednesday for a weeks
visit with her father.
Married.-Miss Lettie McKillup
and Mr. Charles Mauldin. We ex-
tend congratulations to the happy
couple.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

L. f. Fry and wife were in Denver
over Sunday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Mott were Wis
iting in Denver Saturday and Sun
day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02

Peter Bloomer was over from Eli
zabeth attending to some law bust
ness Tuesday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-08-02
CAMERON NOTES

CAMERON NOTES
Walter Clugy helped It. r. Axton
several days last week
Lowell Phillips of Elbert spent
part of the week at the Adams home
Mr.. aDa Mrs. b. Guthals and fam
lily spent Sunday evening at A. Kun
zes'.
Joe Helgeth and family OF Elbert
were callers at b Guthal's Sunday
afternoon
Howard Richardson of Kiowa help
ed his father with the wheat har-
vesting several days last week.
Howard Renken and Fred Keep
lin OF Denver were working for b.
Guthals eaveral days this week.
Elbert spent Wednesday at the Hopp-
man home. Mr.. Guthals helping
cultivate corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wood and
baby. Frank Block and Esther were
callers at A. Richardson's Sunday
evening
Lawrence Driever and Henry Hopp-
man helped B. Guthals with the ce
ment work ON his new house the first
of the week.
SIDNEY sIFTINGs
Dorothy Kelly spent the week Wis
iting at the Cole home.
Mr.. George Blakeley and family
were visiting in Colorado Springs
Thursday.
Mrs. Mathews returned to Colo
RADIO Springs with Carl Sunday ey-
ening.
Mr.. Harry Cummings from Kansas
is visiting at the J. C. Gibson home
this week.
Mrs, Tom Jewell and son Tommy
returned to her home in Denver
Wednesday after q short visit with
her father and mother. Mr.. and Mrs
McNamora.
Mr.. Mathews, Nuth and Lucille
and Mrs. VIII Cole and children mo-
tored to Colorado Springs Wednes-
ay to celebrate Mrs. Schillinger's
birthday.
About sixty attended the C. e.
night. The talk by Mr.. Day and
music by the C. f. Orchestra was
greatly enjoyed by all. The latter
part of the evening was spent in
music and games. Ice cream and
cake were served at midnight
About fourty friends and neighbors
gathered at the C. A. Mathews home
Saturday evening for surprise on
Carl who had juts arrived from Coll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-14
CAPT. s. C. DRAKE RATED
AS DESERTER FROM ARMY

Capt. Stanley c. Drake. United States
cavalry, having been absent without
leave for three months. has been
dropped from the rolls of the Army as
q deserter.
Capt. Drake is graduate Of St.
Johns College, Annapolis. Md. Enter
ing the Army in July. 1911. as a pri-
vate in the 18th United States Cavalry,
he was commissioned a second lieuten-
ant, eth United States Cavalry, in Au-
gust. 1918.
At the time Of his disappearance he
was serving with the 7th Cavalry, at
Fort Bliss. Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-14
DRAFT BILL SIGNED,
Sent to President After Congress Of.
ficers Approve.

Vice President Marshall and Speaker
Clark have signed the bill changing
the basis Of draft quotas. and 1t now
awaits the Presidents approval The
War Department is prepared to make
the May draft upon the new basis.
Senator Phelan Of California has Pc
titioned the President net to approve
the act. claiming that 1t penalixes
states which furnisasd large aVatas o{
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-05-18
METLAkATLANS ARE
REPORTED VERY BUSY

Reports from Metlakatla are pronlis-
ing for the coming fishing season. Mr.
Marsden, who was in town this morn
ing reports the manufacturing OF cans
progressing nicely. He says the man
"a cture OF cans this year is carried
4 almost exclusively with native Met
atkatlans who have thus far proven
themselves apt pupils at the business.
Enough cans are to be manufactured
this year to make up 60,es0 cases.
Machinery for the purpose have just
recently been installed and is working
10 the entire satisfaction OF the Man
agsr, Mr. Simonds.
Mr.. Msrsden says that very few
Metlakatlans will leave the reserve
this year. as they will find enough
employment near their homes Here
tofore. every season Metlakatlan have
scattered over wide part Of the ter
r:tory in search OF employment dur
ing the fishing season; but with the
operation OF the local sawmill and
eannery, the ecessity to look outside
of the reserve for work, is eliminated.