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The Washington times., 1918-08-23

Jack Coffey. dropped by the Tigers.
caught on with the Red Sox and has
been playing championship ball ever
since.
The Washington times., 1918-08-23

Philadelphia writers say sarcasti-
caily that Wilbur Good was too good
for the Patmorans, hence his release.
The Washington times., 1918-08-23

Though awarded to the White Sox.
Fournier is still a Yankee
The Washington times., 1918-08-23
BASEBALL BABBLE

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begin at $3.50 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1918-08-23

Dunbarton Club Formidable
For Big Title Match Tomorrow
The Washington times., 1918-08-23

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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
THE JAPANESE SITUATION
(Seattle Star(

Seattle Starr
 Many neonIe who have closely watched diplomatic and other war proceedings outside of the arming and fighting are expecting the greatest diplomatic play or the Japan is going to get very pussy anu She has strong for it.
 From the start of the war, Japan mas not peen without her statesmen who favored allence' secret if not open, with the Central Powers
 Russias present condition and their pressing ex giencies must strongly tempt the Central Powers to offer Japan joint control of Russian ana ohnese al has cast her lot with the entente and will honoraoy stick to her agreements.
 But Japan is not directly and seriously threat ened In her offer to interfere in Eastern Siberia there is much more than her desire to protect the enormous quantity of munitions and other property tied up at Vladivostok That city in the hands of the deadly menace to Japans future trade interests and rights in the Pacific and 1t is the "a cific trade that is, time and before long, to be the biggest object to all traders, particularly the in suar peoples. For her trades sake, Japan cannot afford longer risk the seizure of the Transsberan railroad and Vladvostok by the Teutons
 It looks if there had got to be- at once, great diplomatic deal with Japan.
 Great Britain and France are willing that Japan go ahead in Siberia, whatever her ultimate object Russia very naturally and reasonably wants to know in advance, just how far Japan is to go
 Washington to be watchfully waiting, though pressed for something definite by Great Britain France and Japan. It is rather critical period in United States diplomacy and policy. Uncle Sam hesi ates to declare himself before knowing how far Ger many is going to go in Russia and what the people of Russia really desire, two points which it is most difficult to draw conclusions or secure reliable information.
 What would the Kaiser dO under Sucn clrcunl stances? It's a good guess that he'd throw the di plomacy overheard and have hundreds of thousands of Japs to fighting for his cause in Northern France Belgium the Balkans and elsewhere And when ii to be solely matter of diplomatic ability the results in Greece, Bulgaria, the Ukraine and Western Russia show that the Kaiser, he wins.
 With frst-class navy, splendid standing army and three years mighty profits in her pockets and with her future threatened honorable little Japan is ready and willing to fight and, apparently, it's go ing to take lot stffer sort of diplomacy than tht Allies have yet shown to keep her from doing so, somewhere
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
THOSE WHO WHISTLE

newspaper writer says that letter carriers farm CTS and mechanics whistle sing joke while about their work; but thieves parasites, and those who live by their go about their occupation silently
 There isn't anything especially new in the state ment but it is well that pay attention to it from time to time-for there is something in it. It has been stated in different but the meaning is the same-the fellow who is contented with his work is honest and honorable. The who sings or whistles while he is employed, who is light-hearted while carving his burdens, is successful from every point of view than who figures in silence and executes in the dark
 There are lot of these old axims that ought to he repeated frequently They ought not to be permit ted to perisb for they are fundamentally true. Light heartedness can not cultivated, perhaps; it IS due to the disposition, it said. But the fact remains that by everastngy pounding it into peoples heads that there is lot fun in work, if it is honest and honorable work-some good can be accomplished
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
THE LARGEST TAXPAYER
George F. Burba)


 The United States Steel Corporation is the largest taxpayer in the world It is estimated that this year it will be called upon to pay something like two hun dred and thirtyfive million dollars in of kind another-an amount fabulous it is difficult to grasp it.
 The total taxes to be paid by this one corporation amount to four five times much as the entire income of the State of Ohio from taxes of all kinds In other words, with this vast sum- monwealth could carry it's affairs in fact many national governments of the world do have any thing like that much money with which to operate their governments In normal times the Dominion oi Canada does not collect that much revenue Spar has to get long less than two hundred million Until the came upon us. the National government of the United States callected only about three much will be paid to it this year by the steel corporation.
 We have not yet gotten acquainted with taxa tion in this country, much have complained about taxes We are going to great increases in that direction within the next few years in all prob ability We likely to find that our complaints o. the past were idle that we really had nothing to kic about This is costing much and is going tc cost much that not only the people of Europe but the people of the United States will be hard pressed pay the interest the indebtedness by occasioned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
THE HOG ISLAND INVESTIGATION

The Hog Island investigation should be real in- to the shipbuilding contracts and the alleged padded payrols and the general operations of the corpora tions undertaking the work. No should be con- sidered big powerful rich that he may es- cape the investigation actions in con- nection with the affair
 From the beginning, the people of this country have felt that in connection with the shpbuildng proposition it could be said "All is we'll" There have been too many rumors and nsnuations too many hints at crookedenss and corruption Depression has been in evidence whenever the subject discussed for there could be nothing depressing than to believe that while boys fighting in Europe those in charge of building ships to supply them not true to the trust that has been placed in them.
 There has been feeling that the labor troubles in connection with the ship yards really grew out of the connivance upon the part of the contractors People have felt that the aborers knew what go ing and that they to reasonl this way "The big fellows grafting millions; why should not get ours?" Such reasoning is a weakness of human nature it does not atone for wrongs but natural for to that way when they wrongs going all around them.
 Let this investigation investigate. Let the guilty be found out. Let escape. For if it is found profit sought in connection with the work then the firing line would still be inadequate as a means of punishment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

Save and sacrifice. Do you duty. Don't delay. Buy U s. War Savings Stamps any bank or any post office. Stamp out Kaiserism" This is legend that stands out conspicuousy large sign above the main entrance of the Post Office Department Washington.
 Within the building active campaign goes on continually in the interest of the various issues. One day boxes will be handed around set in con spicuous place to catch convenient small currency to be sent to the aid of the Belgian sufferers; another day the fund will be asked for the French phans, and again and again the familiar sign of the Red Cross holds sway
 Within the past few days there has been great activity in the matter of War Savings Stamps Eight girls giving all their spare time in going from desk to desk in the two main buildings of the Post office Department and to of the larger branch offices They explain the method of operation of the War Savings Certificates and Thrift cards and they purchase them for the clerks One girl recorded her sale of three days reaching $50O collected in sums varying from 25 cents to $413, the latter being the purchase price of certificate during the month of February.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

did, and he says: "Oh, I came out about even," he lost.
 The average man doesn't appre- ciate his home until he is sick and helpless and cant wait on himself
 Many man goes around cussing his lack of Luck when he should be cussing his lack of Energy.
 Parrots, wives and trunks do a lot of talking without furnishing a satisfactory excuse.
 We do not know everything. But we do know that strang man ism likely to start a Irritation unless the woman gives him some encour- agement.
 There is about as much satisfac- tion in paying an old bar bill as there is in paying for an engage ment ring after the girl has bro ken the engagement.
 It doesn't matter how distinguish ed your ancestors were, the neigh bors will continue to find fault with your children.
 A man can quit drinking and say nothing aobut it. But if he quits smoking he imagines that the news papers should get out hourly extras announcing his condition.
 A good many divorces result from the fact that a good many mar riages result from the fact that marriage is customary.
 When man goes around an nouncing that he is as good as any body, it is a sign that other men know that he isn't.
 If woman has a poor complex ion it isn't because she hasn't tried to purchase better one
 A woman criticizes the material in the stockings another woman is wearing. But a man criticizes the filling in them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
OUR FIGHT.

Louisville Courier r-Journal.) This is your fight. A Mans fight! What do you intend to do? Are you going to sit just idly by, Or going to see it through? It's your fight and my fight, A battle for Right 'gainst Wrong, To uphold the weak Against those who seek To enslave because they are strong This is your fight! Woman's fight! What do you intend to do? Frivol and Waste, over Novels pore While your Sister fights disease and
 gore! It's your fight and my fight, They need your helping hand To knit and save,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA CLASH

One of the favorte headlines in newspapers these days is Germany and Austria clash" Then follows cablegrams dispatches to the effect that Austria does not approve of Germany's invasion of Russia and there hints and insinuaions the effect that Austria may break with Germany concerning the mat ter. It is delightfully."- hopeful to read such news, |" although ones better judgment ought to tell him there is nothing in such statements.
 Austria not break with Germany even if she desires But there is good foundation fer the belief that Austria wants to do anything of th kind The fortunes of Austria merged with those of Germany Austria, indeed. is part of Germany. The people of the two countries for the most part the same people Certainly the rulers of Austria are in entire accord with all that Germany says
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
TAXING EDO AND OLD SHEEP
lEXchangel

A bill proposing Federal tax on every canine in the United States regardless of color pedigree previous good behavior. is to come up for hear ing before the House Ways and Means Committee Advocates of this claim there are 1O OO0 OOC or more dogs in the country, which only consume
 large amount of food but by endangering the sheep industry keep down the production of wool and mutton It is proposed to devote the dogtax money to the of the wounded in war, including the equipment of miady hospitals
 Of course. this will bring the friends of Fido and Old Shep to the front and we may expect liberal demand for republication of Senator Vests "Eulogy or a Dog ana other touching references mans most faithful friend" The fact remains. however that, belong furnishing few hundred of his kind Tor service on the battle front dogge doing his bit for the war, and it will soon be up to him to show cause why he should pay tax the same his bped admirers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

WASH: Isaac F. Marcosson says he discovered while visiting Spain last fall that the country is com pletely Teutonized industrially and commercially, as Italy was before the war, and that there are 80,000 Germans in Spain, every one of whom is spy or commercial agent. Every factory site offered for sale is bought by Germans. MT. Mar cosson believes Russian disintegra- tion will prolong the war two years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
 Flaw, Flaw !!

'I do not believe in corporal punishment" said the President of the Woman's League for Minding Other Peoples Business, who was in- specting the school. "Why does a teacher have to use a switch?"
 "To keep the small boys train of thought on the right track" replied the teacher
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

Goes The Austrian army is officered by Germans = it is a German army. The Austrians rot super for to the Germans anything; certainly not in the matter of humanity It is gigantic nation of cruel barbarans so far is concerned and might as well deal with it nation, and not delu1e ourselves nor allow the tricktry of the enemy to delude us We shall have peace when we whip Ger many and before, and Austria isn't going o EelH ua whip Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
Luke McLuke Says

While it is true that the grouch who never makes a promise is un- popular, it is also true that the cheerful cuss who is too liberal with his promises never keeps any of them.
 If Nature is so wise, why is it that bald-headed man has to shave every morning.
 AS a rule, when man has been gambling and you ask him how he
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

To stitch and pave
 The way to a peaceful land. It's Humanity fight
 For Posterity's right,
 No matter where you are born, North or South, East or West, Shady vale or mountin's crest; It's your fight, it's our fight, For the millions who yet may sail, That on this earth Which gives them birth The cause of Right prevail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
Facts.

who has a sore toe and you will
 usually find that he stubbed it while putting into some other mans bus iness.-Luke McLuke. Investigate the case of a man with a black
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
Ouch 1!

notion can be obtained by the con- traction and expansion of gas?" asked the Old Fogy, as he looked up rom the paper he was reading.
 "No,' replied the Crouch. Even Bill Bryan is liable to go hoarse un- Ter excessive strain''
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
How About It?

Things do not come your way.
 That's true
 And it is time for sage reflection So think this over: Maybe you Are headed in the wrong direc-
 tiOn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
Our Joe Miller Contest.

s. P. H. claims that the oldest joke is the one about the woman whose husband had died and the woman went to a medium who got her into communication with her late spouse. "John," said the wom- an, "are you happy now?" ''I am very happy" replied the spirit of John. Are you happier than you were on earth with mel" asked the woman. 'Yes," replied the spirit. 'I am far happier than l was on earth with you.' "Tell me John, what is it like in Heaven?" asked the woman. "Heaven!" exclaimed John. Pm not in Heaven!"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
Betcha !

Some women talk too much for
 men,"
 Observed the wise old Mr Balks; But we are sure to listen when The lady on the dollar talks"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

Representative Fuller is disgusted because as Congressman he isn't more actively employed but he can put in little time sending Government seeds to his constituents-(B Globe)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
Huh 1!

Your husband seems to be very contrary man." said Mrs. Naybor.
 Should say he was contrary" !" replied Mrs. Gabb. "He is so con- trary that he catches cold when he puts on his heavy underwear on in the fall"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
BaWling.

The baby swallowed his rubber ball, The mother called in Dr. Rayby. He said: 'I cannot help al all Thel Il always be bawl in baby"
 Billie Wood
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
Fact.

Fact. Please read this rhyme, for it is true. It may save you from loss and
 shame: You're foolish if you think that you Can beat the other fellows game.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
No Joke.

H. Y. U. says that when a man speaks too Nasty he jars the bar in the "H' and it becomes Nasty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

Besides the unsuitable ship we have an uncon querable people.-(Chcago News.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
Then We're All Crazy!

A man being held in Cincinnati to be tried for his sanity spent his time shaking the cell bars and shout ing Kill the Germans!" If that fellow is crazy, so is Luke.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

Feng kwo-Chang. of China. admits that he is oneterm President.-(Indanapols News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer
The Limit.

He is a tight wad. Hully gee!
 And charity he won't dispense; They say he is so stingy, he
 Won't even give his influence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
Firms Is Firms.

Firms Is Firms.
 Dear Luke: When l was in Bitter Root Valley I noticed a real estate office operated by the firm of Lord, Ketcham & Cheatham, at Hamilton, Mont.-Carl c. Adams.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

eye and you will usually find that he has been peeping around some where he oughtn't. - Wilmington Journal Republican,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

Our Daily Special. Praise Is Good Stuff, but It Takes Kicks to Get Results.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-09-01

his blood and the daring of the man of ac- ton in his soulp And then, after years of logic and analysis and thought and study as mentor he is called to lead division, an army in the greatest war of all A Murat and Massena in one. A Custer and Sher- man. A brain of ice to conceive and heart of fire to carry out. For three years did he serve as an under chieftain all along the bat tie line from Verdun to Ypres And then when he had grown to his full stature and ripened to his full greatness and secured the complete mastery over all his emotions, he was chosen to lead the all and all in the supreme struggle between two civiliza- tions.
 And this is Ferdinand Foch. Study him yourself. His whole character shines in that sentence with which he described his poilu, the men who won for him his glory. You may say whatever you like about them; whatever you say will never be too much" Do you think he should have said more? Stop and think a minute. COULD he have said more3 These simple words are the acme and zenith of human praise Their great earnestness and their depth and directness make them immortal. Do they remind you of the simple sentences of Lin coin when he undertook to pay tribute to the Union soldiers who had died at Gettys- burg?
 Foch the soldier, strategist, patriot sphinx and man of destiny revealed his character, his heart and his soul when he spoke of his children of that flaming bat tie line.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-09-01

fair and long trial The verdict IS backed by public sentiment the country over. The friends and sympathizers of these men may well hide and tremble. Among them are many wild eyed anarchists and brainstorm socialists and reanut politicians and the small fry of mere thugs and terrorists and soapbox orators and discontented, imProvi- dent restless, homeless, reckless men, scat tered over the mining camps and factory centers and state capitals of the western states The Landis sentence will come to them with the same effect as mustard gas she'll It will stop for a time at least their pernicious activity and their aid and sympa- thy expressed by word of mouth and public prints to encourage unrest and class hatred and feud and even violence in this and other states where the wobbly held forth with more or less power and influence in days gone by.
 No better man in the country could have been found than Judge Landis, before whom to try this case. Fearless, forceful and firm, he won fame by his Standard Oil fine. The widest wobbly of them all can hardly call him the friend of capital and the enemy of the poor.
 Landis' sentence was the storming party that destroyed the l. w. w. citadel The hopping up" process will neither be hard or long sustained The skulkers and snipers and shouters will be gathered in their turn and compelled to support instead of tear down society and industry, at least during the period of the war
 Arizona politics and industry will mark new ideals and new progress from the Landis sentencel
Bisbee daily review., 1918-09-01
FOch!

Pressure Constant, unceasing, unend- ing pressureI That has been Foch S strat- egy against the German for six solid weeks with never a let up for single day It was pressure that wiped out the Marne salient It IS pressure that Is wiping out the Amiens salient. It Is pressure that is breaking the F1indenburg line just above the Queant switch northeast of Arras Foch has used no great bodies of men and. save for the first attack on the left leg of thc Marne salient and the first dash against the AIniens salient, both surprises he has employed no strategy but his cold, calculating, crafty, relentless pressure. He drives ! e German back to last ditch stand, and then when Fritz Is all set with his masses of machine guns and his mortars and his men, Foch slips around to the right and around to 'ne left and Hanks him and then pinches out that strong position with but little cost. Twenty times has he won such local victor ies in the past six weks. Where will 1t all end? No one has the slightest inkling as to Foch's real purpose. He may strike a great blow tomorrow and he may just merely keep up the pressure until fall
 No such master strategy has been dis played in the entire war. The Germans are dazed and dazzled and dumfounded by these lightning strokes and this sliding and slipping around the ends and this shift of battle front and this uncertain, unknown, uncanny menace that hangs over their cracking line every day. And through it all; through six weeks of uninterrupted vic tory, with the entire world raving about his success and proclaiming his genius, there Is never word from Ferdinand Foch. Sil- ent, serene, inscrutable, he sits behind his board and moves the pawns in this mighty chess game with the world as stake.
 His deep set eye never glitters and his
Bisbee daily review., 1918-09-01
THE VISION

I have beLeid no visioniike to this Line upon line the surge of march ing men. Upon their lifted brows the chrisnal kiss Of inspiration. Will they come again2 Some of them will. although it be with scars. The same bright light within their iere,ed eyes; Some of them will not, and eternal stars Wnl tel the story of their sacrifice. But l have seen them, splendid. virile. strong; Yea. I have seen them while my cheeks grew wet, And though the years. the uncertain years, be long. Oucc having seen them. I shall not forget
 Clinton ScollaTd
Bisbee daily review., 1918-09-01
ernnent

The primary election returns from Mis- sissipi upon the defeat of Senator Varda- man, one of the wilfull senators whose pro- German prejudices defied public opinion at the outbreak of the war, make interesting reading and are worthy of contemplation at this time. They show that Vardaman was defeated in his home county by vote of 900 to 1892 In Vadamans own ward he was beaten by his opponent l2l to 66.