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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

With the death of the celebrated Fanny Crosby time ago. Mrs. Annie Sherwood Hawks was left perhaps the last of the noted writers of the gospel hymns of the past half century.
 From her fourteenth year when her first bit of published in newspaper in Troy. N Y, she devoted a. large part of her long life to the production of poems and hymns. Of her hymns which came into common use the best known is: q Need Thee Every Hour." which is said to have been translated into foreign languages than any other modern hymn
 -Mrs.-Hawks,~ was born in Hoosick N Y, in 1885; educated in the public schools and in Troy Seminary After her marriage to Charles Hia Hawks member of a New York banking firm she lived in Brooklyn until the death of her husband in 1888. Since then she had made her home with her daughter in Bennington, Vt.e
 Her first hymns swere written in 1868, at the suggestion of her pastor, pr. Ribert Lowry, who set several of them to music
 Not long before her death Mrs. Hawkes. de scribed the writing of her most famous hymn
 T remember well the morning, many years ago when in the midst of the daily of my home was filled with of nearness to the Master that, wondering how could live without Him either in joy or pain, these words Need Thee Every Hour were flashed into my mind Seating myself by the open window in the balmy air of the bright June day. caught my pencil and the words committed to paper, almost they being sung
 "It only by accident it would seem that they set to music few months later and sung for the first time at a Sunday School convention held in of the large Eastern cities From there they taken further West, and sung by thousands of voices before the echo back to me-"
 Among other hymns of which she the author "The Cross for Jesus," Good Night Why Weepest Thou?" Who'll Be the Next To Follow Jesus," and Tn the Valley"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
WASTE OF WATER POWER

The United States Senate is again considering been tied up since the conservation days of Pin chot. This power is doing any good and will not long the present law rules At this time there is scarcity of coal in many sec tions and those who buy have pay high price. All this time the water power which might be generating electricity is going to waste because the government has locked it up against private improvement and the government has shown nc intention of developing.
 The electric equipment of part of the Chicago and Milwaukee Railway system is striking ex ample of economy through electricity The com pany reports that this is proving great saving Not only is coal saved fuel but there is big
 Wherever electricity is used for power reports show a saving not only in the actual cost of fue but in the expense of power to get the best results. It is perhaps fact that present prices for heat and power furnished high but with a larger consumption and safeguards there would be a marked reduction in cost Some experiments are now being conducted the state college which will be available for comparison at present rates With these facts before the people it seems to be narrow and short sighted policy for Congress to delay the enactment for the release of those water power projects now tied up by conserva fion system which is without merit under the cir cumstances
 for future generations when the present need is SC
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
LITTLE VICTORIES AT HOME

This is making do lot of things that are good for but that many people wouldnt otherwise have done. Take the announcement thai buildings must not be heated above 70 degrees The ground is that conservation of coal requires it. It might well be put the equally solit ground that keeping a reasonable temperature is also health conservation
 And meatess days good for the vast ma jority of people, too. Most experts agree that too much proetin in the diet is the of lot of trouble. We'll meatless day now and ther helps to remedy it. And wheatless days too have their dietetic value. They tend to get people ou' of a fixed diet routine and call their attention t the fact that there other things of equal foo value and equally good to eat if given fair trial
 You might go through the list of the thing war is compelling to do in every field and draw similarly just conclusions. War is a bad thing but the sense of responsibility for it's supper developed by buying Liberty bonds is surely good so also the willingness to deprive oneself Of cer tain things to which has been accustomed There is whole series of little victories for th individual to precede the great and final victor! over the nations enemeis
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
NEW TANGLED SAFETY RAZOR
 FORCES BARBER, 80, TO QUIT

AMESBURY, Mass, Jan. 7.-Af- ter more than 60 years of contin- lous service as barber in this town, Samuel A. Felch, so years old, who shaved the poet Whittier, has de- cided to retire.
 He asserted that the introduction of the safety razor "new fangled deas'' in the after-shave toilet and he high cost of towels have made business unprofitable.
 You might not believe it," said he, but it is the mighty gospel ruth that I've got off enough hair n my time to fill good sized barn; and bay rum-well, say. Pve stropped razors for 100000 ;haves, and I got one of the orig nal razors I had when 1 started at he age of IT,"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
ZACH ASSOCIATED PRESS EMPLOYEE GIVEN 5000
 LIFE POLICY FOR XMAS

NEW YORK, Jan. I'm appre- .iation of the services all employees lave given in the nations hour of leed, Melville E. Stone, general manager of the Associated Press, .nnounced that after January 1 ,ach member of the organization would be insured for 5000 for the benefit of dependents.
 ''It is a source of great pride, " Stone telegraphed from Washing on, D. C., ito know that the men lpon whom the burden has fallen have met their obligations with a measure of faithfulness and intelli- .ence."
 The Associated Press is the rreatest news-gathering organiza- ion in the world.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
SOCIAL DISTINCTIONS
 IN MILITARY LIFE

WASHINGTON, Jan. Tn re- sponse to a Senate resolution asking whether there are War Department rules and regulations to prevent so- cial intercourse between officers and men of the army, Secretary Baker wrote Vice President Marshall that distinctions of rank in the army imply no social distinction and are solely in the interest of military discipline.
 Frequently in a country like this, the Secretary said, the advan- tage of education and culture is in favor of the soldiers. Nevertheless, he added, safety demands that the soldier and officer acquire by con tinuous and unvarying practice the habit of instant obeyance to his su- perior.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Just Like That.

The fat man slipped on the ice on a pavement in Boston and sat down with jar. Little Waldo Emerson Beacon. who was passing, could not help laugh ng at the fat mans accident.
 Laugh, you little monkey, laugh!' ,rowled the fat man.
 Sir" replied Waldo, with reference my simian ancestry I would have ou to understand that my family has ,een out of the trees just as many rears as yours has"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
| MANY SIGNERS OF
 FOOD PLEDGES IN
 TOWN OF HONOLULU

HONOLULU, T. H., -(By Mail) Preliminary reports received from he food pledge campaign which las been held during the last week throughout this territory indicate hat there will be between 5000 and 5000 signers. Many of these Ire Japanese housewives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

great and when such use will not decrease it's power for generations one hundred years hence? Two of the Western Seantors voting against the bill because it will allow private individuals control If the bill is not right let it be changed but by all means let there be a quick release of the power, so that it be of use without fur ther delay
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Many Kind Folks.
Ionrnal-R -Republican. ]

Wilmington Journal-Republican.)
 Some men are so kind hearted that they will marry girl for her money rather than see her remain an unhappy old maid.-Luke McLuke. And now and then one finds girl yet Tn her teens so kindhearted that she VIII marry some old chuclle-head, past 70. in order to be nice to him during his declining years and perhaps give hard
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Kentuckys State debt will be more than w1pet out by the inheritance of nearly $3,0OOOOO levie on the $SO 100000 Bingham estate. In view of th' increasing importance of inheritance taxes it migh be we'll for States offer special inducements O residence rich testators.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Betcha 1!

This would be one fine world" said
 Mike.
 'It surely would be nice; f we just gave assistance like We like to give advice"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

After studying the activities of the Boshevik govednment in negotiating with Germany, it is pla that Russia offers the fertile of all fields fo the god-brck operator and the gentleman who sell Confederate money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer

Avidce. Love is a game of chance, egad, You'll find in every land; Be sure you're a good loser, lad, Before you take a hand
 Police "We'll have to quit giving out com plimentary tickets" said the Thea rical Manager. "The deadhead must yo.
 But the deadhead has always been thing of the passed. hasn't he?' de- handed the Advance Man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Then He'll Hunt a Dictionary.

Don't tell man he is fool.
 Don't be uncouth. do not be rude; Just tell him in a manner cool.
 That he is long on hebetude.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Accomplished.

There is a bright girl down in Ark
 anSaS, Who can saw more moow than her
 Markansas. She can cook, she can plough. She can milk any cough. And chaw more tobacco than her Par
 kanchas-B.O.N)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Great Idea !!

Doc Lewstader says that in these -imes when the Government is trying 70 raise money by every means. it might )e a good idea to make a woman take ,ut license and pay her war tax on when she wants to shoot her hus band.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Paris was saved by the Marne and it looks if Venice has been saved by the Piave. The sidt with the most rivers may win this war yet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

There's a good deal in what Governor Cox says and there's good deal in what Dr. Garfield says But argument doesn't bring the coal-(Charleston News and Courier)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, what is a solon?
 Paw-A solon is often a man who ,ses big words to say small things, ny son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Police !!
Gosh 1!

n days of old, when knights were
 bold,
 Book agents were in fettle; You dassen't kick, I'm told, His pants were made of metal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Hooray!

We'll take our guns And shoot the Huns
 Way over there in France, We'll make 'em smell Some Yankee hell,
 Just give our boys chance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

The account of Gen. Dukhonins death says h. was thrown from a train "by lynch law" Tha seems to be about the only kind they have il Russia just now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Meatess Tuesday, wheatless Wednesday, light. less Thursday and Sunday. MT. Hoover and Dr. Gar field still have three more days to regulate.-(St Loous Republic)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Wouldn't you like to see William Hohenzolern condemned to eternal Christmas shopping tour without knowing what he wants-( Indianapolis Star
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Berlin announces that Von Hindenburg is belted Prince. Our hunch is that if he isn't he will be when the Tanks get into acton.-( Detroit Free Press.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
We'll. We'll!

We thought he was dead. But we nave discovered the old-fashioned man who wears as a watch charm basket whittled out of peach stone. He is ending bar in Cincinnati.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

The initiative has not passed to the Germans says Secretary Baker Neither has the referendum
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

The Kaiser has concluded that America's trance into the will make much difference that he'd better try to end it ebfore get in any further-( Pittsburg Dispatch)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
NOIICE!. !.

If John Wildig. of Nashville, Ind. will eport at the Club, we will hire him to spade up the Club garden next spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

The Kaiser. they say, is going to give the world another glimpse of a German-made peace as sort Of Christmas present bait.-(Boston Globe)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

We have been roofing hard for Governor Jin Cox, of Ohio, all along. and earnestly urge him tt refrain from withdrawing Ohio from the Union a this stage of the game It is disagreeabe process -(H Houston POst)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Congressional investigations start off all right 'ut generally get nowhere.-( -(Baltimore American)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Names Is Names.

c. H. Needeman is tailor in Louis- vile, Ky.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

TWO IN ONE = The EMPIRE'S way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news column arc right up to the minute on ths iay'o noVo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

The hustler sometimes comes to grief But that is better than waiting for il to ovcrtake you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

A prophet is not without honor E long as he refrains from saying: told yo uso"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Our Daily Special.

Don't Feather Your Nest With Bor- rowed Plumage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

ly second thought to the fact that he's got oodes of money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Oh ]!

c. Loot runs a laundry in Clark lale. Ariz. And we are just thinking what great help he could be to the German army in France and Belgium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Headquarters foY Labyrinth coal Juneau Transf. Co.,. phone 48.. t'
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
(New York Herald)

(New York Herald)
 One of Washington's dealers in pershabe food stuffs has ascertained from personal experience that the Food Administration is not the mere thlni of words it so frequently has been pictured. Havin made the interesting discovery that the merchant il question had permitted two carloads of potatoes consigned to him to rot on railroad siding wniie he and his fellow profiteers were engaged in keep ing the prices of potatoes to a high level, the Foo Administration stepped in and promptly deprived the offender of his license to do business. Under the law he will have appeal to the courts, but pend ing decision that appeal his establishment re mains closed.
 The country will be glad to know that the Foof Administration popularly known MT HoOver,' l. not powerless. That administration will make 1t self popular when it shows its teeth tt the profteers higher up."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
Correct.

(Sarcramento Bee.) The man who has new suit Of clothes and shabby overcoat seldom finds it cold enough to wear an over coat.-Nuke McLuke. Cincinnati En- luirer)
 And vice versa. Luke, the man who has new overcoat and a shabby suit believes in late spring and cold summer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

A pessimst is a hustler who wouldn' care to be in clover for fear of contract ing hay fever.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Some people are inclined to talk things for granted until they stack u against hint.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07
QUA K FER QUIPS

Philadelphia Record) Life is joke to the woman who ism afraid to laugh and grow fat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

It isn't altogether matter of marks manship that enables even the soldier to make a hit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

You never can tell fellow can be a regular stick without being. stuck on himself.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-07

Christmas this year will certainly demonstrate the high cost of giving.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
Auctions
BIG BUCMEYE
 AUCTION

At c. R. Lyall and Sons ranch, ? miles west and 1 mile north of Liberty. Tuesday. sept. 24. 10:30 A. M.
 Having rented our ranch we will sell everything thereon consisting in part: II good milk cows, bull, II one to two year olds and calves. Mules: work and brood mares with mule colts by side from 1900 to 1500 lbs. 1 span mules coming 2-year-old. Horses: 1 span and year old heavy geldings, [ span 3 and year old heavy geldings, | saddle and driving mare, 6 years old, ! work team. l saddle horse. Hogs: brood sOws soon to farrow, shoats weight about 75 lbs, sheep.
 implements: One 3h in. wagon with frame, light wagons, 1 top buggy, 1 hay derrick complete, 2 floats, 1 now or. l rake. 1 osborn disc, 1 drag tooth harrow. l double disc blow, almost new, | sulky moleboard blow, walk ing blows. 1 drag. 2 slip scrapers, 1 grind stone. wheelbarrow, 1 grain mill, 20 hog pen pannels, lot milk cans. hog wire hot small tools. lot fence post, saddle. i single harness, sets double harness. lot extra collars and many oth- CT things.
 Terms: Under S1OO cash. over that amount. credit of months with note drawing 10 per cent interes: satisfac- tory to owner.
 Cattle, horses and farm implements Big free lunch at noon. plenty of shade and ice water. Everybody invited.
 c. R. LYALL & SONS. Owner
 B. W. GETSINGER, Auctioneer.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
Watch lPhoemix Grow

Labor and being industrious, will win the war. School children from 12 to 16 can win the war. Here is the plan: All boys to be under male teacher in school at a. m., and the girls to make the war bread. The boys to the cotton and maize fields at 1 p. m. in charge of their instructor. Education, money, experience and a smile from Uncle Sam. The above bargains are just a shade better than these bargains:
 14-room apartment house; income: furnished; S150 per month, only $6000. Will take a smaller property as part pay.
 7-room house and two 3-room houses all for s2450. s250 cash. balance $50 per month. Present income $50.
 3-room house. F acre, close in, s1350 s100 cash, balance s15 per month.
 acres. S-room modern house, shade, fruit and alfalfa, adjoining city limits. $s000. 5000 cash. balance to suit.
 M. H. SHELTON,
 o15 w WaShin gtOn If
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
Lufher Bargains
Al ACRE SNAP

40 ACRE SNAP
 40 acres with fine Groom cement bungalow, all modern built in fea- lures, good garage, fine shade, also 5- room frame, good well, windmill, tank and etc, crop alfalfa, maize, corn, or chard, an detc., in one of the best of locations; fine candy loam soil, only miles from Phoenix; this is the best bargain on the market today; s11,000; S3,000 caSh--or We. will sell 20 with buildings on, for $7,000.
 20 acres all in fine alfalfa, and the very best of soil, and location, north east miles out, but no improvements. except crop, S6,000.-$3,000 cash, bal ance easy terms.
 25 acres, 3-room frame house, good well and good water, orchard, shade, good garage, chicken houses, and etc. All fenced and cross fenced, with Page wire, miles west, s275 per acre; s3,000 cash, balance to suit
 1 acre, 4-room frame house. good orchard; all fenced with Page wire, fence, the finest of shade, on car line, city water, electric lights; this is a snap. S1250-s350 cash, balance to suit you.
 LUTHER REALTY co. 110 N. Central Ave. Phone 170S
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19

BOLIN'S HOME BARGAINS S1500-5 rooms, all modern and garage,
 old shade, in west part of town. $2000-5 rooms, all modern, brick house.
 near capitol. s2200-6 rooms, close in, half way be-
 tween town and capitol. s3600-6 room brick. all modern, ga
 rage. old shade, a dandy; near
 capitol. s4000-6 room, pebble dash, all modern
 and garage, northeast part of
 town.
 s6500-S rooms, all modern. swell
 home. north part of town. $6000-10 rooms. all modern, near high
 school, part can be rented. s2650-6 rooms and garage, pebble
 dash, near high school. $l650-4 room house and lots, close in
 on East Washington; a buy. S1600-5 room house and lots, north
 east part of town.
 These homes all have good terms and good buys If you buy home, let US show you some of these. Our machines are at your service.
 BOLIN REALTY CO., Phone 410S 11s N. End Ave.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
For Sale-Real Estate
OUR RANCH 

OFFERINGS
 so ACRES-Just 6 miles west of Central avenue on a main travelled road There is a good house and well, and the ranch is well fenced. An ideal proposition for cotton. Priced at s200.00 per acre. This is a mighty good buy. The terms will appeal to you too.
 166 ACRES-3l2 miles west of Grand avenue, 40 to 50 acres in alfalfa, balance in grain and cotton. There are two good houses. one small house, barn for eight horses, wagon shed. shop, two story milk house. milking barn, capacity A COWS; a 5000 gallon tank and gas engine, one mile Of cement ditch, two miles of Page fence. For the man looking for a complete money making ranch this place cannot be beaten and priced at only s235.00 per acre.
 HERE IS AN OPPORTUN- 1TY-160 acres lying west of Glendale, all in alfalfa, heavy producer. There is a good new house on the place and well The soil is fine and the alfalfa on 140 acres is in very good condition, the balance has been pastured some. This piece can be bought at $225.00 per acre. Possession can be arranged.
 320 ACRES-One of the best in the valley. It has a very complete equipment; houses, barns. silos. etc. Can be bought without stock and equipment, but including present crop or the entire outfit can be bought complete. including all horses, mules, cattle. etc. If you are looking for big ranch. it will pay you to see this one. ILL FOR SALE EXCLUSIVELY HERBERT S. PRINCE co.
 Realtors
 IA W. Adams St.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
Lu&her Bar@aim

BROOM HOUSE FURNISHED 5-room pebble dashed house, modern in every respect, built in features. sl,000 worth of fine furniture including a fine piano. in good location: this place is worth s1,000 more than we are asking for it; sS,o00--s600 cash, bal ance easy terms.
 5.-room brick. modern in every re- spect. built in features. on one of the best avenues in Phoenix, close in, fine shade, lawn, and a bargain for $4,750- s1,000 cash. possession at once.
 LUTHER REALTY co. no North. Central Ave. Phone 170S
 1t
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
S@mare Deals

15 acres, fine land. 4-room house, COW and hay sheds. well of soft water, windmill, pump, storage tank; 10 acres of extra good maize, 1 acres of soudan grass; located near Camel Back and close to school: no better land can be found in the valley; with crop, $6,500. Terms.
 Salt River Valley Realty Go. r West Adams Phone 1897
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
Land For, Rent

80 acres cotton land, 40 acree in al- falfa and Bermuda. 1e5 acres brush and pasture. The whole shootin' works TOT $l90O0O year. Will rent for one or two years.
 BELLAMY & HASKELL
 121 N. 2nd Ave.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19

SUBURBAN acres. best of soil mi. northeast, Groom house. good water. orchard and garage. S3700-easy terms. 10. acres, 31a miles out, alfalfa, or chard, small house, fine shade and water, $500 worth of livestock and i'm provements. s3s00-terms. 20 acres, miles southeast. fine gar- den soil, alfalfa, good house and wa ter. s6500-terms.
 HOLT REALTY co.
 w Adams br
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
For Sale-Real Estate

70 OR SO ACRES. s2.000 cash; excel lent grain or cotton land. class A wat cr. cement head gate and port hole. Page wire fencing. s250.00 per acre. Easy terms. Phone 125J4 dd
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
 I have some very choice state land that was selected when selecting was good, by men who have been called to the colors and they are not desirous of carrying out their contracts.
 These lands are very cheap and very desirable. Their equity in the state contract can be purchased and the purchaser assume the payments to the state, which provides for 5S annual payments at per cent interest. This land can be deliverd in quarter sec tions or sections.
 If you are interested come in and we will talk the matter over,
 J. c. DOZENS, 209 National Bank of Arizona Bldg. If