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Graham guardian., 1918-02-15
HELP LOOK FOR SUBMARINES

This week. February l1th.l6th.
Is ''Spy-Glass Week" all over
the United States and the Four
Minute sen will devote them
selves especially to telling the
people the need of the Nation
for binoculars, spy glasses and
telescopes.
The navy. s'a,piy must have
them, while they are very handy
also in France along the trench
lines.
Just now, the glasses are wanted
by the Navy to outfit the hum
dreds Of destroyers and patrol
boats that are being sent to help
against the submarine menace
and To guard our brave lads on
such troop ships as the Tuscania.
IT'S 9 big thought, but your
field glasses might save thou
sand American lives and secure
the destruction Of an underwater
boat.
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15
Pay of Registration Boards

New regulations from the Of
fee of the Provost Marshal Gem
eral In regard to compensation
of registration boards read in
part as follows:
The rate of compensation for
members of local boards up to
and including the completion Of
the final classification of the regis
trants within the respective
jurisdiction of said boards. shall
be on the basis of 80 cents, as
aggregate compensation to the
membership of q local board. for
each registrant to whom a ques-
tionaire shall have been mailed
and who shall have been finally
classified in accordance with the
provisions of these regulations.
Money due for said work shall
be paid in proportionate amounts
to each member of a local board
claiming compensation for his
service, unless it shall be RE-
ques;ed by the unanimous vote
OF the local board that the moneys
due should be paid in some other
proportion. In such case no one
member shall receive more than
Is cents of the allowance of 30
cents for each classification and
no two members shall receive
more than Is cents for each classi-
fication to be distributed between
them." A. ..e
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15
The Comforter
BY r. A. mitchell
4 Story Of President Lincoln
Founded on Fact

When the great struggle between
the Northern and Southern states
came on Allan Fitz Hugh, twelve
years old, was at school In Virginia.
He was boy Of delicate physique, but
was full Of fire, and, hearing that
Abraham Lincoln was coming south.
ward at the head of an armed force,
was much troubled because he was too
young to shoulder musket and re.
pei the invader. He found 1t difficult
during those exciting times to attend
to his studies, and had 1t not been for
the influence Of hiss mother, whom
be dearly loved, he could not have
been kept at school at all.
In those days the passion attending
war ran high on both sides. The
songs, the gibes, the speeches and
what was written concerning the great
struggle were very bitter and usually
far from the truth. In the North 1t
was "We'll hang JEFF Davis on sour
apple tree" and In the South Presi.
dent Lincoln was called "the baboon."
The Northern schoolboy conceived the
idea that President Davis was an ogre,
net. realizing that he was an educated
gentleman, had commanded regiment
Of United States troops in the war
with Mexico, had been United States
senator and secretary Of war. The
Southern schoolboy considered Presi-
dent Lincoln a wild man from the
Western woods who delighted In blood
shed. Children whose minds are not
developed must concentrate upon one
head in any movement in which they
are interested. So Allan's thoughts
dwelt upon Mr.. Lincoln, embodying
the great president with his idea of
the hated yankees" IN
When Allan was fifteen he begged
hfs mother to let him go to fight for
the 'Confederacy. Naturally she clung
to her son, and the matter was COM
promised between them In this wise:
II the war was not over in another
yenr. Allan wns to enlist with his moth.
er's consent. Many boys of his age,
both in the North and in the South,
broke away from parental restraint
and enlisted without permission. Food
for powder was In demand, and the
recruiting officers often winked at the
fact that the recruits were under age.
But Allan was his mothers only child,
and. being of an extremely affection
ate disposition, the bond between them
was doubly strong.
So Allan continued at his studies.
though he read more about the battles
that were being fought than the sub.
jects treated in his textbooks. He
lived in Richmond. and at one time
had listened to the roar Of the cannon
during the seven days battles that had
been fought between Lee and McClel.
Ian. His admiration for soldiers wore
away some Of his bitterness against
the federal generals, but President
Lincoln was still the embodiment Of
his repugnance for the Northern peO-
pie. The two heads-Davis of the
Confederacy and Lincoln Of the fed
eral Union--throughout the war con-
tinued to represent the bitter antag.
onism felt by either side.
In the early spring Of 1865 Allan
Fitz Hugh came to be sixteen years
If age, and his mother reluctantly con-
sented to his doing his part to fill the
gaps In the Southern ranks made ~
Northern missiles. When the tims
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15

Passport. regulations of the
State Department now restrict
the number of American women
permitted to go abroad to those
whose presence in France is i'm
peratively required by some re-
lief agency recognized by the
United States government.
Members of the Paris associa-
ton of chocolate manufacturers,
because of the shortage of sugar,
now make only tablet chocolate,
having abandoned entirely the
manufacture of various kinds Of
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15

Wartime conditions are doing
away with the old-fashioned ban
quets, where, men sat around
for hours consuming heavy food,
drinking costly wine and Great
ing a-dense fog of costly tobacco
smoke. But the Connecticut
Council of Defense set a new
banquet mark the other day.
Four hundred persons sat down
to what was described as AN ex-
cellent meal" 1t included tomato
soup, baked beans, bread and
stewed apricots--just that and
nothing more.
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15
THE INCOME TAX

The State Council.o of Defense
has been ss&sd to gi~e1il possible
publicity to The fact that men
and women who never before
paid an income tax are affected
by the new war-tax regulations.
Not later than the end of this
month there must .beson file in
the Office Of the Internal Revenue
Collector in Phoepix, a sworn
statement from every single man
whose income exceeds 81, 900 q
year. and from every married
man, or man with dependents.
whose income is above 81. 900. =
On all excess above the sums
stated there must be paid a ma.
tional tax of Q per cent. This.
however. is on the ret sum, after
deduction of certain credits
allowed. But, even If the credits
bring the net amount below the
limit, the statement must be
filed, just the same, under heavy
penalty for default. ~ s%s&
Field men have been sent out
in the State to help in the prep
aration Of statements and there
should be made every effort to
see them or to communicate with
the collector in Phoenix.
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15

came for him to leave his mother he
was seized with foreboding that he
would not see her again. 1t Is ques.
tionable which suffered the more at
parting, mother or son.
Allan enlisted in time to take part
In one Of the last battles of the war.
He saw dark line of blue on the edge
Of wood behind earthworks. With
the Confederate line of battle he
moved toward 1t. Suddenly storm
burst in his face. He felt himself
collapse and sank down on the ground.
His companions in arms went on,
but were soon driven back and over
him, leaving him there with a stream
of blood flowing from his side.
Later he was picked up by n federal
ambulance corps and placed on a
stretcher. He believed himself to be
dying, and, oh, how terrible not to
be able to bid his mother good.by!
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15

The State section OF the Council
of National Defense calls atten-
ton to the fact that no war tax
shall be demanded by the agent
of any. transportation company
from any officer or employee of
the United States, or of State,
OF Of the Territory of the District
Of Columbia, who may be travel
ing on official business. Such
officer should submit a certificate
to such effect.
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15
FEBRUARY is, 1918
We MOURN oUR LOSS

The terrible tragedy which oc'
Cured Sunday morning, result.
ing in the death Of three of oui
best citizens. while in the per.
formance of their dutyh thrown
a,cloud of gloom over our entire
community.
No braver men ever lived than
our. lamented sheriff and his
deputies, who fearlessly went in
to the wilds Of the mountains
and gave up their lives in carry
ing sat their instructions to arrest
the ,cowardly slackers. who re.
fused to do their duty as Ameri,
can citizens.
They met their fate hrsvely
and fearlessly and died as martyrs
as surely as any patriot who
fought for. his country. All
honor to our dead heroes and our
most sincere and deep sympathy
for the widowed wives and
orphan children who mourn the
loss of affectionate husbands and
fathers. May God. in his Infinite
Wisdom. protect them and guide
them through the trials of their
bereavement. s,.
In the death Of Sheriff r, F.
Mcbride, Chief Deputy Sheriff
Martin r.. Kempton and Deputy
Sheriff r. Kane Wootan, the
people Of Graham county have
lost three Of their best. most
loyal and bravest citizens. a5
In life, we knew and respected
them as true American citizens
and Is officers who never hesi-
tated to do their duty in the in
terest of the people, Their
splendid records will live for
years in, the memories of those
who were fortunate to know
them and realize their strength
= = : =
snd nobility Of character. :
The people Of Graham county
truly and deeply feel that they
have sustained a great loss in the
death Of these three brave men.
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15
Cut This Out-It Is Worth Money

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with &c and mail it to Foley &
Co., 1886 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,,
writing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, for coughs, colds and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides
and back, rheumatism. backache, kidney
and bladder ailments, and Foley Ca.
thartic Tablets, wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathsrtic for con.
stipatiOn, billiousness, headache and
sluggish bowels. Stafford Drug Go.
adv-el-4
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15
When You Have a Cold

II Is when you have a severe cold
that you appreciate the good qualities
of Chambsriain's Cough Remedy. Mrs.
Frank Crocker. PanR, ILL.,. writes: "Our
five.year.old son Paul caught severe
cold last winter that settled on his
lungs and he had terrible coughing
spells. We were greatly worried about
him as the medicine we gave him did
not help him in the least. A neighbor
spoke so highly OF Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy that ! got bottle Of it. The
first dose benefited him so much that |
continued giving 1t TO him until he was
cured" edv-M-F
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15
Ameucu's
Manyred
President

tS09-Born IN Hardin county. Ken.
tucky, February IT, He Was de.
scended from a Quaker family.
which had emigrated from Wv
gtnio about 1850.
1S16-Remoued With his family
from Kentucky to Indiana.
1SS0-Removed to Illinois. where
during the nert fen years he fol-
lowed rarious occupations, includ-
ing those Of farm laborer, q
merchant and surveyor.
ISS6-Admitted to the bar and BE-
gan the practice of law in Spriag-
field.
1S4P--Serpsd as a captain and off,
erWord as private in tho Black
HaWk Uur.
1S44-Elected to the Illinois leais-
laturc as a Whig and served eight
years.
1S47-Elected to congress on tho
Whig ticket.
iS58-As Republican candidate for
the United States senate hs en-
gagged in a series of joint debates
throughout Illinois NTH the DEM
ocratic candidate, Stephen a.
Douglas.
1Se0-Elected president of the Unit
cd States. on the Republican ticket,
the disunion of the Democratic
party giving him an easy rictory.
iS61-On April 10. two days after
the fall of Fort Sumter, he issued
a call for $4,000 polurteers, and
the control of events passed from
the cabinet to the camp.
1S61--April 10, proclaimed q block
ade Of Southern ports.
1S6s-Ssptember as. issued a proc
lamotion emancipating all slaves
in states or parts Of states, which
should be in rebellion on Jonu-
ary /, 1868.
lS64-Re-elected president BY the
Republican party, defeating Geo.
B. Mcclellan, candidate of the
Democratic party.
l865-Entered Richmond NTH the
Federal army on April !. t,oo
days after that city had been
evacuated by the Confederates.
lS65-Shot BY John WILKES Booth
on April ~, and died tho follow
ing day. Buried at Springfield.
III.
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15

chocolate-coated candy. The as
sociation has requested that
throughout France the manufac-
ture of chocolate candies be pro-
hibited and the Importation of
such products be also prohibited.
No individual licenses are now
required by the War Trade Board
for the expectation of horses to
Canada and Newfoundland.
Shippers will be given notice
through the press if there should
be a change in this ruling in the
future.
Graham guardian., 1918-02-15

Every man is said to have
his peculiar ambition. Wheth-
er u be true or not, I can say
for one, that I haze no other
so great as Mst Of being truly
esteemed of my fellow men.
by rendering myself worthy
of their esteem.-Lincoln.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-09

One of the pretty things that have come to the front in politics lately that visit of Re publican Leader Mann and Acting Republican Leader Gillett to Speaker Clark to him that in the event he accepted the Senatorshp from Missouri that offered to him by Gov. Gardner of that State there would be attempt the part of the Repub licans to disturb the organization of the House of Representatives. In the House at the present time party is in majority. There 215 Democrats 210 Republicans six Socialists Prohbitionsts, Pro gressives and independents and four vacancies. No party having majority it feared that there might be some turmoil in the event of vacancy in the Speakership should the veteran Missouran renquish the gaye for promotion to the Senate. The Repub leaders came promptly to the front and assured the Speaker and the Democrats that they would not do anything trouble and thus any possible political there might be to prevent Old Champ from stepping up higher.
 Had Speaker Clark accepted the Senatorshp it is conceded that Democratic Leader Kitchin would have been elevated to the Speakership and Representative Henry T. Rainey of Illinois would have become Chair man of the Ways and Means Committee and Demo cratic House leader: Representative Kitchn, like Champ Clark, is popular in the House, and possesses the confidence of the members irrespective of poll tics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-09

an army aggregate when considered in mere dollars and cents. fighting assets cold blooded calculation worth millions of dol lars.
 Yukon can supply such fighting men if the country be encouraged that it can keep families here those men
 Yukon has produced $20O,00O,O0O in golden wealth for this Dominion and the accumulated wealth upon that great production accrues not only to the nation in interest on the gold, but in the innumerable industries, from farms to factories, which that wealth has established from ocean to ocean and which has multiplied and will continue to multiply indefinitely
 Yukon is continuing to contribute four mil lions or more in mineral wealth which goes to the Dominion through many channels. The vast expenditure for supplies for this gold produc- ing industry continues to spread stream of life throughout Canadian farming and industrial channels.
 If reasonably aided, Yukon will be able to continue to turn this handsome patronage for supplies as well the solid gold itself into the vital channels of the Canadian commonwealth
 With proper encouragement Yukon Will be able to carry-on, and thus develop resources in this realm which will mean the proving Of the worth of Canadian territory 300 miles north of the line of common occupation today in Canada. This 800 miles extending from ocean to ocean is something enormous in area as to compre- hend the sweep of empire in itself. This northern zone must be proved by some atten- tion to the Northland This part of Canada alone remains the experimental and exploring outpost. If it is abandoned, and not gwen the support customary for great colOnizing empires outlying districts, this vast northern strip of territory from Atlantic to Pacific will not be potential asset, but a mere useless back yard worse.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-09

(Pacfic Fisherman)
 The American Can Company, which has for sev- ara years operated the little tender Cameo vice boat the canneres of Southeastern Alaska carving spare parts and offering the services of expert in maintaining the efficiency of it's machines the various plants, has just completed and larger vessel for this purpose, which successfully launched March 27 at the plant of the Elliott Bay Yacht X Engine Company, Seattle. The boat also called the Canco designed by L. H. Coolidge and is 79 it. in. long, with beam of 15 it, and 6 it. draft She is built on very graceful and speedy lines which give her decidedly yachtike appear ance, though her construction is of type to withstand the rough waters frequently encountered in those has considerable carrying capacity, with quarters for a number of passengers. The launching made quite event: Miss Beatrice Gould the daughter Billy" Gould Northern representative of the American Can Company, officiaed sponsor, and number local cannerymen and boatmen present. The trial trip will be run in few days, and will go into service immediately.
 Her main propelling power is 100 hp. Fair banks Morse oil engine, in connection with which is a moordriven air compressor She will be we'll light with capacity for 80 lights and will have hot water heating system connected with all staterooms etc The crews quarters in the forecastle forward, with a galley and dining just forward of the bath, giving accommodations for F people in all Above deck is pilot house amidships, with a lounge room just aft of it.
 The new boat, being 9 it. longer than the old, we'll faster, will carry much larger stock of parts and ground, travelling 900 miles during the She will carry of three men, with Capt Perkins in charge, in addition MT Gould and expert cannery machine man who will assist in making any necessary adjustments i the canneries
 In addition to the larger boat, the American Can Company is also establishing shore supply stations in Southeastern Alaska, one at Ket, chikan and at Funter Bay. The former will be in charge of Frank Wiley and the latter of Frank Cheney
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-09
OLD MAP TRACINGS ARE BEING USED
 FOR ARMY DRESSINGS

LOS ANGELES, May Sold map tracings are ending their career in that capacity here and are entering new lease of life as surgical dres- sings. Somebody discovered, a few days ago, that there was a scarcity of linen gauge, and happened to men tion the fact to Thomas w. Bulpin, Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Railways. Mir. Bulpin and his depu- ties checked over the tracings in their office. and found more than sixty pounds of tracings on linen, which later were washed to eliminate starch and ink and yielded GAS square yards of the finest linen.
 All that is necessary, the Red Cross here said, to make this linen fit for use, is to wash and sterilze it, and no finer goods exists than
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-09
Luke McLuke Says


 Husbands differ from nations in the worst governed.
 What has become of the old-fash- toned loafer who whittled a stick all day long?
 There is no use trying to give a married man any advice when he is down town. He gets too much of it at home.
 Ever y time a Princess looks in to a mirror she sees her ideal of feminine perfection.
 A man never grudges the $2 he pays to get the knot tied But it sure hurts to have to pay $200 to get it united.
 The girls are going to do what they can to make us forget the hor- TOTS of war this summer. They are going to wear high-cut tight skirts and low-cut square-necked waists. The man who is raising a family of six or seven kids isn't so par ticular about the wrinkles in his socks and the creases in his pants as he used to be.
 A satisfactory wife comes nearer being an earthly angel than any thing else on this mundane sphere. The reason why woman who has five chilren devotes so much time to her music and singing lessons is because she has to lock up the soap to keep the kids from wasting
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-09
THE PEOPLE ARE NOT FOOLS

There is more chance of getting the privilege Of carrying passengers and freight between American ports for Canadian vessels, owned and operated by railroads under conditions that would be unlawful with American companies and running regular schedule without the aid of the United States Ship ping Board than there to be for the Dispatch to state proposition truthfully Delegate Sulzer has got the Shipping Board to agree to take up the ques- tion of admitting Canadian ships the Alaskan wise trade Now let the people interested convince the Shipping Board of the necessity of doing and there is a good chance that legislation toward that end may be secured.
 Delegate Sulzer has done all that it is possible to do in this matter, and people Juneau know it-for they fools matter what the Dispatch might think them
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-09
Flashlights

Chicago Sun
 He is indeed a stingy man who begrudges the cost of experience.
 It takes more than a quarantine sign to keep the wolf from the door.
 Even when they are in straiteneG circumstances some men are crook ed
 Winter lingering in the lap Oi Spring is apt to cause coolness be tween them.
 The fellow who always wants something to boot in a trade may live to kick himself
 There is room for improvement in most things, but even the mani cure cant do much with the hand of fate.
 You never can tell. When a man boasts of having no small vices, keep your eye peeled for the biz ones.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-09
YUKON AND THE DOMINION

The very enterprising Dawson News is making a very hard and very able fight against the Dominion policy of retrenchment for that Territory, and the facts permit it to advance logical arguments in favor of the continuation of bere policy toward the great gold producing region.
 Yukon gold has been great tonic for commercial Canada for almost a quarter of a century. That Territory has done more for the advancement and development of industry in the Dominion than any thing probably. since the discovery of the Klon- dke placer deposits, and it still is great contributing factor in sustaining the great country which it is part during the terrible strain of war
 Commenting the situation. writing under the caption. Keep Yukon the Map" the Dawson News says:
 While Ottawa is considering the proposi- tion to make wholesale retrenchments in Yu- kon, 1t will be well for the Dominion officials to remember that there several reasons why every encouragement should be given this Territory to continue in business Among them Yukons annual tribute of millions in gold to Canada and her Allies
 Yukon has contributed 800 men for this war. who. if computed their valuation of earning capacity and the value of a soldier in
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-09

it in scrubbing their ears.
 This is the closed season for shooting other things. But men con tinue to shoot the bull and shoot craps every time they get an op- portunity
 Isn't it funny how so many good looking women aren't so good look ing when you get a little closer?
 It is d wise man who knows as knows about him.
 A modern bride expects cut glass IS a wedding present. But cal opener would be about the most