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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-07
THEY SUCCEEDED AT LAST!

We'll, we'll, well; they got the Governor at
 It is just about two years since the Alaska Democratic Machine-what there is of it-treed the Governor, so to speak, and since then every member has been busy trying to cut down the tree resulting in it's fall, bringing down the ob- iect of the machines wrath. And there he lies for the time being.
 However, the Governor should have known that there is nothing so eXacting as Democrat ic Political Machine. It is made up--rnostly-of tack-head politicians who play the game of pol itics for all three is in it. They consider nothing but their own interest, imaginary or otherwise and anyone crossing their path soon or late is made to pay.
 But the Governor is not alone to blame for his fall The Republicans held the tentative bait They made too much of the manor his position and in recognition of the compliments, he is said to have favored many Reps. for office. Hence his decaptation.
 In the midst of this trouble, we see a come back in the fact that Alaskans will remember the Governor one of the very best men for the position the territory ever had. Not exeep- ting lis Republican predecessors, which is say ing whole lot, depending upon who says it, of course.
 The Governor has made good executive be- cause he has not stopped to petty politics. At least not in appointing officials. We believe he has always considered qualifications first which is as it should be. But for doing so, the Machine exacted 2 severe penalty. With the Republicans to blame. What are they going to do about it?
 Nothing except to bring the Governor out candidate for Delegate to congress. And just as sure as God made the little apple he wins; for the following reasons; First because NC believe he has always conscientiously endeav- ored to be fair to all. Second, because a large majority of democratic voters will stand by him. Third, because nearly every republican voter will help him to win. However that may be, we feel the people are the loser and as one VIC hope that his successor will prove himself worthy of the office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-07

restrictions-as we have. From that it would seem that the same regulations for the conser
 vation of feed stuffs applied here, snould he 3D. piled in that country. Other~iss, tia enforce ment of the restrictions are impossible. But Canada is not to blame alone. Our American fishermen who take advantage of such opportun- ity to defeat the governments aim should also carry some responsibility. They may not be qualified as "slackers" in the full sense of the word, but they come very near being. For, are they not evading duty imposed by necessity to satisfy their appetite? All at the expense of our merchants and the country. Conclusively, Can- ada should be reminded that the conservation of food must be practiced by all those interested in the war and no more so by Americans than by Canadians; for we are all in the same boat.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-07
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENTS

It has been brought to our notice in connec- tion with the food conservation; how we were losers, as appear in the following facts.
 IL is said that fishermen come here for SUD- plies Before they can secure barrel of wheat our; for instance they must purchase so much substitute. But if they have no liking for the substitute; they need not purchase. They can go to Prince Rupert and secure all the flour they need without the substitute. And everything cn which there is restriction on the American side can be gotten across the line without any strings being attached and held by the govern ment Now, who are the losers? Our merch- ants, of course. There is nothing fair about that and something should be done.
 In the first place, Canada has as much in- terest in this war, which is the cause of all these
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-07
REASONS TO DOWN GERMANY.

Euy Barbosa an eminent Brazilian jurist in calling upon neutral South American countries to come out against Germany, said
 We be neutral in the presence of crime. It is impossible to e impartial between right wrong The tribunal Of public opinion and conscience may not main neutral as between law and crime"
 Reading this it makes an American ashamed that tie United States did not take part in the until after the Lustana sunk and the Huns had ordered unrestricted submarine warfare
 After all. there not weight:er for us to join the tate for the right than Germanys order that took few American lives and threatened destruction to American property?
 Would not any nation be justified in joining the at tack Germany because she is outlaw among nat icns and because her defeat is necessary in order that justice and truth may be i'll the world Taco News.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-07
WOOD & KosKA

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tie undersigned has placed his accounts for collection with the KETCHIKAN BEVERAGE AGENCY Radenbaugh & Shock. Moose Bldg. ketchikan, Alaska-adv. 2 m D.
 4. ". MORGAN.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-07

SGSN IT. onHG1 with our coal and it will be done to turn that rich golden brown produca bla only with strong even heat. Bet. ter order some right now. You'll need 1t anyway. Phone us the size anI quantity you require and we'll gee tat t gets promptly to you.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-12

go in every way and rapidly sank
to the dregs of society. He is happy
myself w II if | would not be more un-
happy in knowing that by leaving
him I had wrecked his whole career.
Then. on the other. hand, 1 fall to
wondering if l might not be dong
him. He is Older and more settled
now, and perhaps he might find
woman who would really love him
il l were out Of the way; Perhaps s
me almost wicked for a woman TO
live as l do with a man whom she
neither loves nor respects, Wnen she
thereby is running her own life and
at the some time giving him nothing
worth having"
. My correspondent asks me for my
views, although she confesses that
she does not expect to be influenced
by them. 81 realize" she says; that
,cided by myself alone.
AS a matter of fact. L think she
has already decided; and that she mas
obtain the mental support of my
acquiescence in her views.
Certainly. no, American woman
contempt. for such a miserable slack
er as this husband is here portray
ed AS for what becomes of such a
person - whether he sinks or swims;;
survives or peflSneS IIldI SHouiu
be a matter of the most trifling con-
Germ. When q nations. life's in
peril, we've no time to think of men"
He has had his chance to serve,
and has shamefully evaded it by
cringing behind a woman's petticoat
and muttering specious excuses. Now
the wife's opportunity has come, and
her soul aflame with patriotism, she
is eager to embrace 1t. Is she to stand
back from the call to duty in order
to prop up this flabby counterfeit of
manhood?
There is just one question for her
to ask herself. Can she be of real
service to her county? Then no 9TH
er consideration, no other scruple
should deter her for moment.
America needs her.
The marriage covenant calls for
fidelity in sickness and health, for
better or worse material conditions
and through good and evil report;
but it says nothing about proved
cowardice. That should be unques-
toned grounds for divorce in every
state in the union. and I think, if
women had the say, it would be.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-12
Is Positive Warning Your Blood
Needs Purifying.

When you see a person with
clear skin, flushed with the color
to perfect health, you will notice
that the skin is smooth and free
from blemishes. There are no
pimple, splotches, humors. 1t
will be true of the face and true
of the body. 1t is sure indica-
ton that rich red blood is cours-
ing through the veins. 1t means
that the blood is full of red cor
puscles. 1t would be able to
throw off a minor ailment inn
mediately, and be in much bet
ter shape to successfully COM
bat any of the more serious and
stubborn diseases, which we are
all liable to.
For the same reason that
healthy, clear skin is an indica-
ton of strong, pure blood,
blotchy and pimply skin is an
indication of a disordered con-
dition of the blood.
Improper eating and drinking,
Incorporate habits, or unwise
treatment of simple infections,
cause the blood to deteriorate,
producing effete matter which
acts as poisons and the circula-
ton carries these poisons to the
various tissues, especially the
skin. Then the blood begins to
throw off the humors and acids
through the pores and glands
of the skin, producing Eczema,
Acne, letter, Psoriasis, Salt
Rheum and other skin eruptions
of various kinds.
Eczema usually appears with
a slight redness of the skin, fol-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-12
A CHILDREN'S DAY STORY
BY
Violet Hollar Bolan

1t was a hot, sultry night in June;
in an attic way up in a tall tene-
ment house, on a rude bed. tossed
in a corner, lay tiny boy.
The atmosphere was sitting, and
his poor emaciated form, in which
the. breath of life barely fingered
was shaken by dry, fearless sobs.
Presently, summoning all the
strength left in his frail body. ne
subdued his passionate weeping ana
gasped, "Totty, Totty."
Instantly a tousled little golden
head was raised from the side OF
the bed, and q very dirty and tear
stained little girls face appeared IN
view. ,,,
voice, and dirty little hand car
ressed the poor pale face.
"Oh, Totty, Bro'r Tins AFRAID
he's goin' to leave you, and to-
morrow's Children's Day at the
Mission an 1 had my piece to speak
all down so fine, even sick as l be
l can say it all'-
And the poor halting voice trailed
on. sometimes barely audible.
Suffer little children-to come
unto Me-and forbid them not-for
. of such is-the kingdom of Heaven.
A holy silence pervaded the bare,
cheerless room, and then again the
dying voice began:
"Suffer-lit le-children-to come
unto me-I'm comm, dear Jesus,
I'm comm" and the poor, weak
arms were raised toward Heaven.
Then a look of agony came into
the great blue eyes, and he almost
walled:
"oh, but Totty-who'n take care
of Totty?"
Unnoticed by the two children,
the door had been quietly opened
and the beloved mission teacher
stood close by, just in time to answer
this dying plea.
Dear Tim" the sweet strong
voice replied, "Totty shall be in my
care; do not fear"
And falling on her knees by the
rude bed. she clasped the sobbing
baby in her tender embrace.
A look of infinite joy and peace
stole over the dying face, and closing
his tired eyes, he smiled, while he
whispered:
"To-morrow,s Children's Day
but it's always Children's Day In
overland I'm goin'-for Jesus
said, "Suffer-little - children - to
come'-
The voice ceased, and little Tim
yas dead.
''""'" that was angel music float
ing softly and sweetly out up on the
sultry summer night, welcoming the
weary childish soul to its long rest.
| For of such is the Kingdom of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-12
OVER THE TOP

required over the top the fighting front Good red
blood liver needed face the enemy Not only
this of the soldiers at the 'front.' but folks must have
energy fight the battle of e right here at home 1t is not
bateld alone that this being fought 1t is waged
the factory in the workshop the farm, and in the home
truly in the trenches. The palecheeked home,
we'll the workman in the shop feels that lack of snap and
energy which chred blood should bring They both need iron
in their blood.
The blood lacks tonepehap the redbood corpusces
lacking If lacks the energy walk the open from
work he she feels enervaed lax limp before the
day is half DONE it's time to take boodmaker and tonca
tablet which has just the right combination of iron and herbal
extracts bring pep, vim, vitality and vigor you This
latest product which the best science and skill could evolve call
ed ron is the result of the experiments of dozen medical
associated with Dr. Pierce the Invd Hotel and Surgical
Institute in Buffalo, N Y. If you want to try these Ironc
tablets send 10 the above address for trial package but
almost every druggist sell you DR. Perce Ironc Tablets
sixty cents VIAL They make pure rchbood Start to-day
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-12

ploughed and titled. the grass green,
and the trees budding and blossom
ing. Soon the Americans had ar
rived at a cluster of villages in a
rolling country-billets formerly oc-
cupied by the British and reserved
for the newcomers. Some go to this
town and some to that town. The
General and his staff entered a
modest chateau, and Immediately
thereafter began the work of final
drill for both officers and men under
the tutelage of the British.
On the afternoon when 1 arrived
at this chateau, tea was in progress.
The company was distributed round
long table. At it's head was the
American General. At his right and
left respectively were two British
Generals, chosen to direct the final
training of our troops. Next at the
table came two American officers,
and after them two bishops. And so
on.
Races and Creeds
How many different races have
you in your unit" asked one of the
British generals.
Eleven different races, but all
good Americans and loyal to our
common cause" replied the Ameri-
can general. II might add. for the
benefit of the bishops present, thai
we have AZ creeds represented"
MY word" said one of the
Bishops. You do come from a
strangely great country"
Besides, two of our soldiers are
Chinese-American and out-and-out
pagans," Clipped in an American
colonel, with grin.
"Bless me-" said the other Bishop.
How very extraordinary"
Have you the race percentages
in mind?" questioned the other Brit
ish general.
YES" replied the American COM
mander. Roughly speaking, As per
cent. are Anglo -SaXons, which in
cludes those of Scotch and Irish de-
35 per cent. are Slavonic, 10 per
cent Germanic, and 10 per cent.
Latin, which includes men of Italian,
French, and Spanish ancestry. In
cluded in the Slavonic classification
are a large number of Jews, either
born in Russia or children of parents
born there"
"And what were their vocations
before their country needed them,
was the next question from the same
source.
I'VE represent in the aggregate a
scattering of IS occupations" came
the answer from the top of the table.
Ten per cent. of the whole were
connected with the automobile in
dustry before being called, Is per
cent. held clerical positions. and 10
per cent. were teamsters. Then
comes a miscellaneous classified list
of 60 per cent. for machinists, car
penters, blacksmiths, shoemakers,
BARRIERS, tailors, cooks, electricians
wiremen. and others. Lastly. about
per cent. represents scattering of
embryo lawyers, doctors, dentists,
and teachers"
Their discipline?" asked the other
British general.
Excellent" said the American
general.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-12
Life's roblems
Are Discussed
By MRS. WILSON WOODROW

ny MINIS "lLSON WOODHO"
'Twixt Love and Duty! That is the
hard choice that many a man and
woman have had to make But the
choice between Lack of Love and
Duty - or rather. between the claims
of a love that is dead and a duty
which ones inclination beckons - is
sometimes an even harder one. For
as the correspondent who has submit
ted problem of the sort to me says:
When a woman wants to do a thing
very badly, she is quite apt to twist
facts into reasons for doing that
thing"
1t is nice point in casuistry that
she raises, situation peculiarly of
the present, and illuminatingly sug-
gestive of the extent to which the
war has changed and entered into
all our lives.
II am a woman of twenty five" Z"
she writes, married eight years ago
to a man who holds a responsible
position. and who is also very we'll
educated. We ran away and were
married while 1 was at school and
he in college. Very shortly after
ward l found out that ! had made a
mistake, that 1 did not and never
could love him. Yet he was and is a
good man. 1 separated from him
within year, but two years later, at
his earnest request, returned to him.
He made my life so miserable beg
ging, me to return that I went back
have stayed ever since, although
have never been happy. I have earn
ed a part of my living throughout
happy in my work; so perhaps, if
the war had not come up; we would
have gone on in the same way to
the end OF the chapter. like many
to the. world a semblance of con-
But the war came. I did my bit
sending things to e friends e fofS Of ours sns f IN
the various camps who had entered
the service. Also, l urged my hus-
Land to enlist. He is within the
able to support myself There is no
valid reason why he should not give
his services. But he refuses. saying
that he will not go as private, be-
managing several hundred men and
will not submit himself to the au-
thority of an officer who probably
knows less than himself. He also
insists that he could not bear separa-
tion from me.
II have felt, though. that if he had
really wanted to go and had tried to
go. instead OF forcing me to get an
exemption by declaring myself de-
pendent upon him, I would have had
more respect for him and might even
have come to care for him a little
Now 1 myself have the oppor-
tunity to enter a hospital as a nurse,
or rather to train for nursing. The
work is hard, I know. but am eager
to undertake 1T and feel that I have
a vocation in that direction. Ought
! to leave my husband and do this
That is the question which is
troubling me.
TT is serious step, 1 realize.
especially when it may result in de-
stroying his present usefulness. When
I left him before, he seemed to LET
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-12
YOUR SKIN
DISEASE MEANS
BAD BLOOD

lowed by pustles, from which
flows fluid that dries and forms
crust, and the itching is in
tense. 1t is generally on the
back, breast, face, arms and legs.
In letter, the skin dries,
cracks and bleeds; the acid in
the blood dries up the natural
oil of the skin, causing a dry
feverish condition.
Acne makes its appearance on
the face in the form of pimples
and blackheads, while Psoriasis
comes in scaly patches on diff
ferent parts of the body.
The safest way to handle any
skin disease is to first purify the
blood with S. S. S. and put it in
condition to do its work prop
erly. S. S. S. removes the hu7
mors from the blood so the
skin, instead of being irritated
and diseased, is nourished by
supply of fresh, healthy blood.
External applications of salves,
washes, lotions, ETC., while they
are generally needed to use To-
cally in order to soothe the itch
ing and pain, caused by skin af-
fections, cannot permanently
cure the trouble because they do
not reach the blood.
S. S.. S. goes down into the
circulation and forces out the
foreign matter and restores the
blood to its normal, healthy
condition, enabling it thereby
to relieve the skin affection.
IS. S S. is. guaranteed purely
vegetable and is for sale at all
drug stores.
Book on skin diseases sent on
request. Likewise competent
medical advice furnished free.
Address Medical Director, Alb
Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-12
Soldier Gets Five Years
For Threat to Desert

Admission, Ala.-For having made
"contemptuous and disrespectful re-
marks" about The Star-Spangled
Banner as it was being played, and
for having declared he would desert
the United States army and join the
Germans if he ever reached the bat
Gefields of France" Private Abe
Kenlen Company B, One Hundred
and Fourth Ammunition Train,
Camp Mcclellan, was sentenced to
five years at hard labor by general
court-martial.
In addition he forfeits all pay and
is dishonorably discharged from the
army.
The findings of the general court
martial have been rev. ewed and ap-
proved by General Morton, COM
manding officer there.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-06-12
60 AFTER THAT '
SKIN TROUBLE
WITH POSLAM

Those Pimples may be easily ban
ished. 1t may not be necessary longer
to endure that Rash. There may be
no need for Eczema's awful itching to
cause you distress-try Poslam.
Poslam is safe. 1t is able to better
your skins condition. 1t is -eady
when you are.
Once see it's work. You will never
think of using anything else to heal
your skin. Absolutely harmless al
ways.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories, 243
West 47th ST., New York City.
Urge your skin TO become clearer,
Soap, the tonic soap for the skim
AdVe Vertisement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01
Kidney Sufferers Have
Feeling of Security

You naturally feel secure when Won
know that the medicine you are about
to take is absolutely pure and con-
tains no harmful or habit producing
drugs.
Such medicine is DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, kidney, liver and bladder
remedy.
The same standard OF purity
strength and excellence is maintained
in every bottle Of Swamp Root.
Swamp-Root is scientifically COM
pounded from vegetable herbs.
II is not stimulant and is taken
in teaspoon doses.
1t is not recommended for every
thing.
According to verified testimony it is
natures great helper in relieving ami
overcoming kidney, liver and bladder
troubles.
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle of DR.. kilmer's Swamp
Root.
If you need medicine. you, should
have the best
II you are already convinced that
SwampRoot is what you need. Won
will find it on sale at all drug stores
in bottles OF two sizes, medium and
large
However, II you wish first to try
this great preparation send len cents
10 DIR, kilmer e. Co., Binghamton. n
Y. for a sample bottle When wri,
ing be sure and mention The Rock
Island Daily Argus (Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01
ROOF DESTROYED
IN MORNING FIRE
Damages to the Extent Of $1,000 Done
In Blaze at Building Owned by
Mrs. Lizzie Aswegc.

Fire this morning burned off the
roof OF the house at 20l2 Fifth avenue,
Moline, and otherwise damaged the
upper portion of the building and
household furnishings, entailing loss
estimated near $4,000. The house is
owned by Mrs. Lizzie Aswege, who oc-
cupies rooms on the first floor, and G.
A. Baumgartner family resides up
stairs.
The loss in both cases is covered by
insurance The greater part of the
loss is represented in damage to the
building, Chief Hawk estimating that
it will involve an expenditure OF be-
tween $500 and $500 to make nee
essary repairs. Furniture stored in
the attic was consumed, and rugs and
other articles on the second and first
floors were damaged by water. A COM
paratively small amount OF water was
used, however, in fighting the contla-
grafton, the firemen using chemicals
for the most part in order to prevent
damage to the interior by water.
Occupants of the house were not
aware that the roof was burning until
informed by a passerby BY that time
the blaze had gotten good start and
the shingles, despite the fact that the!
were partially covered there was con
siderable snow on the roof, were burn
ing furiously when the fire laddie:
| from Central station arrived. 1t i:
not known how long the blaze started
before it was discovered. Several per
sons seemed to have seen ii at thu
same time. Shortly after the man hat
informed Mrs. Aswege that her hous'
was on fire. woman residing on Sixth
avenue, who had seen the blaze from
rear window telephoned to Mrs
| Aswege The alarm was turned in a
$40 by man who. seeing the flame
leaping into the air, jumped off !
street car and called the fire station
from a store near the scene of tn
blaze
What caused the fire is not known
but the superstition is that a Gimme.
burning out resulted in ignition of 0
dry shingles near the chimney.
The crew of Central station wer
called to 1892 Fourth avenue at 1872
this afternoon An overheated furnac
had scorched the ceiling of the base
ment, and while there was much smok
there was little blaze, and the los
was small. The building is occupies
by Ras Rasmussen as a soft drinI
emporium
A street car on the Silvis line caugh
fire at 5:55 last evening at Twenty
second street and Fifth avenue, bein
the result of short circuit. The ca
was not damaged much.