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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN DIES.

In the death of former Gov. Brady, Alaska has lost a distinguished citizen who has been intimately as socated with its history for than forty years whose abilities and energies were always at the public service. He a strong and virile man, and who regarded the responsibilities of citizenship and life not lightly He came to Alaska as mis- sionary but became q business and a developer. His honesty of purpose and personal integrity was never successfully questioned His character was sturdy and straightforward. He not dis sember in any of the word.
 He was slow in catching the spirit of the invasion of the Territory of the white race, which began in large numbers during his administration as Cover nor He did not easily adjust himself to the changed conditions It upset his conception of the proper method of orderly development His work as a mis- sionary his early business experience seemed to have the impression in his mind that the para mount question in Alaska was the education and de- velopment of the native race, and he resented the demands for attention of the people who crowded into the Territory after the great placer discoveries And, in fairness it must be admitted that the peo- ple the daring spirited and enterprising men and women of the West who made up the Alaska stam- peders did not fully understand him, ani attributed q uarrowness to him that was wholly appropri- ate However there who could question his surdness of his purpose to do right aud do it with earaestness.
 Gov Brady good man. good citizen, a good official and Alaska is better because destiny directed his course the Territory. He reared fine family of boys and girls His three robust Alaska born ,ons responded .he call of their country at the first call for men in tAe War, and in the army.
 In his works end his family Gov. Brady left Alaska a rich heritage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20

was devastated by invasion. The Germans have de- stroved all of the French coal mines have carried off an immense amount of French machinery.
 All of this loss was incurred in fighting war which was all the while Americas war. The extent of the prostration which France suffers was suffered for the benefit of America as well herself and the rest of humanity.
 In that situation France might ask the United States for help with charge upon France for repayment, but such request is made except as Commissioner Tardeu suggests that the American Army while it is in France assist in clearing up wreckage and restoring transportation. Since American guns have very considerable part of the wreckage, clearing it up makes demand upon American generosity
 Aside from that France asks for a large credit and for the of some of the ships built by the United States for in the Of course, these requests will be granted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
ALASKA SHOULD BACK UP HOLMAN AND
 FINNEGAN

If the country were searched with fnetooth combs better men than Lieut. Grit Holman and Lieut.. Tom Fnnegan could not be found to test the practcability of airplane mail service in Alaska. They both young, of fine abilities and have nerves of steel; both have made good in the aviation service and both are familiar with conditions in Alaska. They had long experience in this Territory and the experience has been ill the open country where they have deal with climatic and topographic con ditions. Both earnest and energetic and want to accomplish something that is worth while-not for the fame that would be in it. but for the reason thf. they would like to be useful and for the sake of accomplishing.
 No the army would undertake the work 1n Alaska with greater enthusiasm than these young Alaskans, because they know what improved mail service would to the people of this Territory.
 Lieut.. Holman and Lieut. Finnegan are Alaskans to the core, and they would take immense pride in be- ing able do something for the advancement of the Territory By all means the people of Alaska should back them up in their desire be designated to make a thorough test the prac iea bity o airplane mail work in this Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
An Appreciation.
(Portland Oregonian. )

The Oregonan would be remiss did it give expression public appreciation of the fftyfve soldiers of the Spruce Division who volunteered their fuenza epidemic.
 It military duty that called these young men to their dangerous task. There not the in spiration of concerted attack upon the enemy in arms There was prospect of material reward, or of the National acclaim of Congressional recog- nition.
 There was no need to inquire what did actuate them. It was plainly humane impulse, desire to be of service a born of utter unsefshness.
 These young men administered to total strangers. They risked their health Ten of them con- tracted the disease and two of them died. The per centages of deaths exceeds that of the American armies on the battlefelds of France.
 The spirit in which America entered the world war has thus had its local exemplifcation. It war in behalf of humanity. Who shall say that the youth of the land so fully represented in the Army is not inspired by the Nations purpose be they in dew Europe in the production branches of the service kept at home?
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
GILLETT TO OPPOSE MANN.

The announcement that Represent tative Frederick H. Gillet of Massachusetts will be candidate for Speaker of the House of Represen against Re- publican Leader James R. Mann will great deal of interest in the organization of the next House of Representatives. During the most of the time during the present Congress Mr Gilett has been the acting leader of the minority He is strong man, and like Mann, has been regarded conservative rather than radical. Both have given President Wilson loyal and generous support in all of his war policies. Gillett has several times during the last year sat hard upon the self-proclaimed "construc- tive critics" whom he, and the country, regarded more as trouble makers and faul-fnders than con structioniSs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
Time to Start Tourist Campaigns.
Seattle Times

Seattle Times
 Today's announcement of Director General McAdoo that restoration normal passenger service has been undertaken by the Railroad Administration will per init tourist organizations the Pacific Coast to make plans for publicity campaigns.
 Indications that numbers of tourists who have been coming West during the past four years will to Europe next summer, if France and Belgium prepared to welcome and for visitors. No amount of publicity will halt this movement dictated by desire the part of Americans to the fields which have ragged the greatest struggles of his tory
 Many others however, will not desire to go over year, either because of expense because of realization that the unassuaged sorrow of Allied lands will make battlefield tour rather sad experi ence. It is these that the Pacific Coast may K pect appeal with a satisfactory measure of sue 
 With a resumption of normal train service, travel CTS will be enabled to command accommodations equal those which they enjoyed prior to the comman- deering of the railroads by the Government. Con sequenty, there is bar of possible discomfort to check a movement of visitors from the East to this part of the country.
 Publicity campaigns temporarily laid aside during the war; should be taken up again and carried through energetically
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
Press Stopped War.
(Ketchikan Progressive Miner.

"The power of the press and not the power of armies, ended the war" said Dr. E. A. Crockett of Boston, Major in the American Red Cross at Triest, according to report just made public.
 He added that he had nterrogated hundreds of pris of every nationality who had returned from Austria, and that all agreed that Austras death blow was dealt through the medium of the press by Pres ident Wilson when he announced that he had recog- nized Czecho- -Sovokia independent belligerent state and power.
 dent Wilson's message through the dual monarchy where it circulated among the peoples and soldiers When the message reached Prague, the Bohemians immediately ordered the Austrians to leave and set up their government within twenty-four hours. Austrians realized that it useless to resist
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
Luke McLuke Says

 Isn't it funny that a man will trust his daughter with man he wouldn't trust with $10 of his money. What has become of the old-fash toned man who had to part his coat tails East and West when he sal down? And this would be happy world if men could only get out of trouble as easily as they can get out of work Why is it that when a man is mak ing an ass of himself he insists or going around praying about 1t. Another reason why Corn Fed doesn't like Winter is because hei heavies make her legs look bigger than they are.
 We know a meek young man who wore his loudest short when he told the girls father that they were go ing to be married. He though il Another sure bet is that it is eas fer to make a mistake than it is tc own up to 1t.
 A fur-lined coat isn't always as warm as an ordinary coat The mar with the fur-lined coat leaves fl open so you can see the lining.
 And the fact is that whole lot of men are no better than the police compel them to be. The less hair girl has on hel head the more hair she will have on her dresser.
 We have known many high-flier But we doubt if we can recall one who wasn't using hot air for support
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
(New York World.)
MT. Taft's Endorsement.

Mir. Tafts support of the Presidents decision to the Peace Conference is creditable to his pa triotsm and fair -minde6ness. He might, after the example of other Republican leaders have voiced a partisan opposition to the breaking of precedents involved. But he only the advantages to be gained and ndorses the Presidents presence at the conference as calculated to stamp upon it a demo- cratic character and aid in "allaying among the peoples of the Allies"
 As the originator of the suggestion of a League of Nations and long the foremost champion of the plan, his interest in its realization under President Will son personal advocacy the table any bias of partsanshp and emphasizes the consist ency of his ideals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
HELP FOR FRANCE.

Andre Tardieus speech in New York in which he outlined what France would ask from America in the way of help during the period of reconstruction will meet with a prompt response from the Govern ment and the, people.
 The extent of the need is enormous. one-sixth of France is devastated waste and it the richest part of France. It paid nearly quarter of all the French ghe country is loaded with debt It's productive power is greatly reduced and 5OO.- GOO of the country's best workers either dead or co incapacitated by injuries that they cannot take part in the labor of rebuilding the district that
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
OPENINGS OFFERED
 FOR ENGINEERS BY
 A CHICAGO FIRM

R. E. Robertson has received a letter from A. H. Krom, Director of Engineering, 29 S. La Salle Street, Chicago, saying that the Government, through that office, is offering free engineering employment to all men returning from military service and war work.
 we urge employers who are will. ing to take their men back, to notify us and we invite all employers to place orders for additional help that of any kind"
 A list is given of number of DO sitiOns for which men are wanted, covering various lines from detailed departmental work to managers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20

Every girl should have business education. She never knows how soon she will marry and have hus- band to support.
 AS rule it is the same man who insits on having a back pew in the Church who insists on having front seat at Leg Show.
 The reason why Mother believes that Daughter is the most important girl in the world is because the poor little thing believes everything hel Father tells her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20

Now if The Colonel would only abdicate there would be nothing in the way of universal Columbia State.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
BITS OF BY- PLAY By Luke KcLuke
 -:- Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer

| | Enquirer
 Turf Luck He sure is an unlucky lout, Things will not break for Oswald
 Loam;
 When fortune knocks he's always
 ont Ai isNR When Trouble calls he's always
 The Limit
 Smith certainly is lazy cuss, isn't he?" said Brown.
 "Lazy!" replied Jones. "Why, he's even too lazy to work on the sym, pathy of his friends"
 Oh!
 "So. you are the father of six boys," said the Indiana Man. Are they all living?"'
 Nav" said the Texas Man. "One is Republican"
 You Know Him
 His actions often make me frown, He is careless Pup; And if you don't make him pay down You'll find he won't pay up.
 Then It Happened ,,,o,doc o0,,Id y,uood the Rummy as he picked up his change.
 You wonder if you could what 9" demanded the Barkeep, as he reached for club.
 'I wonder if you could say that a bowlegged girl has an arch look?" replied the Rummy as he headed for the door. Putting On Airs This Mrs. Naybor makes me laugh, She thinks she's great, but no one
 cares;
 Since she bought that new phono-
 graph
 She's putting on all kinds of airs.
 Gosh, And We Missed 1t (Jefferson County (N. Y) JournaD A band of girls, early risers and full of joy. joined the crowd. Wo- men appeared, some fully dressed, others with shawls over their heads What? And what has become of the old fashioned stable that had billygoat in it to give the horses at appetite
 Nothing Doing! c. Aul, of Wheeling, w. Va, wants to know if he can inspect the Corn Feds in the Club.
 Wuff!
 Jack-Are U-boat sailors healthy Mack-Well, they sometimes have sinking spells (El-Jay-El.) Firms is Firms
 Lazier & Lazier are attorneys at law in Toronto, Canada. Names Is Names Ina Mare lives at Manitou, Wash.
 Our Daily Special Lend And You Lend A Loan. | An Oid rf,,>. The Literary Digest gives us some examples of the ability of Carolyn Wells in the gentle art of parody. Among other examples we find the following, with this preface: Here is neat take-off of the sentimental cradle song. and the lure of the lullaby lies in its lifting refrain: A LULLABY A little old man came riding by, Says I, says I. Says |: Old man, your horse will die Says I, says l. And if he dies I'll tan his skin." Says he, says he. And if he lives. I'll ride him agin. Says he, says he.
 This would be a good parody on the sentimental cradle song. save for the fact that it was a cradle song eighty years ago and has lulled tens of thousands of Maryland and vir- ginia babies to slumber. Grandpaw Hamilton is 72 years old. and his mother sang it to him in Winchester. Va. that long ago. He sang it to Luke's wife some 45 years ago. and his mother sang it to oldest Luke.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20

Money talks but it isn't much of a conversational ist when it tries to speak up to beefsteak now adays-(Thrift Magazine.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
be remembered by many Virginian
Established
 1891

be remembered by many a Virginian. Here it is:
 7.t. "As I was passing New Git road, Ri-too-ri-too-ri There came an old man a-riding by Ri-too-ri-too-ri Said I, old Man, your horse will die. Ri-too-ri-too-ri Said he: 'Ef he does, I'll tan his skin Ri--too-ri-too-ri An of he don't I'll ride him agin. Ri-too-ri-too-ri-nay-do!
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20

The worlds greatest noise made by the ex- plosion of the theory of the divine right of Kings. -(Detroit Free Press.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
Printed Christmas Cards.

Our stock is now here. We have on hand Christmas cards and en. velopes of the best quality of stock with pretty Christmas designs. We print these to order in the latest society type faces.
 Empire Printing Co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20

Turf Luck ! He sure is an unlucky lOut, Things will not break for Oswald Loam; When fortune knocks he's always out, Al isN& When Trouble calls he's always home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
Become A Member Of The
 Red Cross

q Identify yourself with the greatest organization of mercy that the world has ever known
 G There IS not woman Tn America who can afford not to become member of the American Red Cross this week. q This organization has done work during the war scarcely second to that of the War Department itself It IS today caring for the men and boys who were maimed in the great conflict for Liberty and Democra cy. Its physicians and nurses everywhere, and their time is for Humanity wherever they are. To- day they are working in Alaska and throughout the world in the great effort to overcome the ravages of Spanish influenza. For many weary months they will be serving the of mercy among the war-wrecked homes of Belgium and Northern France.
 q The least those at home can do IS to earn the right to wear the emblem of this great, sesacri6cing humanitarian American Red Cross organization. It only costs ONE DOLLAR. The work the Red Cross has done, IS doing and will do entities to your en- dorsement Let's make 1t UNANIMOUS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20
CHOICE EATING APPLES.

Extra fine, at the California Gro cery, $500 per box. Phone 478,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20

The Limit Smith certainly is lazy cuss, isn't he?" said Brown. "Lazy!" replied Jones. Why, he's even too lazy to work on the sym pathy of his friends"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20

Entered class matter November 1912, the postoice at Juneau Alaska under the Act of March g. 1879.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-20

Putting On Airs This Mrs. Naybor makes me laugh, She thinks she's great, but no one cares; Since she bought that new phono- graph She's putting on all kinds of airs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-27

ant Smith, but II is n difficult stunt
However, the boys must learn, and, like
n hundred and one other things, must
learn to do II fast. It's part OF the
big war game and must be played right"
Smith might have added that the pole
stunt emphasizes the necessity for such
a long training period. II is just one
thing that the Selects must learn, and
when you add the other wrinkles. It is
easy to understand .why an army can
not be trained in three months.
If you think that climbing n tele-
graph pole is easy, just try II when
you see u crew of nen putting up new
poles in your neghborhood. II you
can manipulate the awkward spurs dur
ing your first attempt, you can put
yourself down as "a wonder
That the war is exercising sober
ing influence upon the fair Sex of phila-
dclphia iS apparent from the lack or in-
terest that Philadelphia women have
taken In William j. Compiler OF the
3i2th Machine Gun Battalion. Compiler
is II former Washington policeman and
q week ago fell heir to u forttpe Of
100000.
For the purpose Of having some fun,
Compiler permitted the newspapers 10
announce that he was in the marriage
market, and said that he preferred Il
woman with sparkling eyes. slender
figure, graceful manners and happy dis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-27
CAMP MEADE MEN TRAINED
TO WANT TO OBEY ORDERS
That, Explains Chaplain, Is Fundamental Difference
Between Soldier Of Democracy and Cog in
Autocracy's Military Machine

ticed in II. has been freely admitted, it
seems that one of the big outstanding
features of training the men for the
National Army Is the fact that so much
emphasis Is laid on educating the men
To do things that before were required
as matters of just taking orders. This
applies not. only in the field of military
tactics, but in medicine, hygiene and in
all departments of the camp.
THE Y. NJ G. A. is conducting a
campaign along these lines. and the in
teriors of its huts are decorated with
large posters. illustrating by pictures
and diagrams certain fundamental facts
Of health and morality, and they are
so convincingly worded as TO make sure
that the results from them will be good.
The military authorities have permitted
the outside churches to send clergy into
the camps. as well; and again the reli-
gous education of tho young men Is
carried on. and their spiritual needs
rninistered to by men acting in this otil-
cial capacity.
THE Y. ". C. A.. by means Of it's
hostess house, Is doing the same thing
In another way, for It gives the men Il
chance to have normal social life. and
this tends to crowd out of the life of the
men what would be abnormal. These
examples are SIMPLE. but | feel they
show the trend of thought very clearly.
and serve to illustrate the methods used
to make the life of the soldier more nor
NAL as well as disciplined, and to make
him want to do what otherwise he would
be forced to.
"A man who is n machine Is not
enough for the modern army. He may
be even menace If he is actuated by
the wrong motives. Our military com.
inanders know this fact. and are edu-
eating their men SO that the obedience
given is gladly given. because 1t is un-
derstCod and appreciated. This is the
obedience of democracy, as contrasted
with the blind carrying out OF perhaps
hated orders Of an autocracy. Just how
far this is new in our army IL not for
me to say. but that it is effective there
Is no doubt. The new soldier may find
the life hard and strict at first. but
after he has been there awhile he be-
gins to understand and appreciate what
il means and why it Is necessary, and
not many would leave and go back to
civil life while the war Is going en-, even
II they could.
They have caught the spirit gOf the
process of being made a soldier, and
they are willing to sacrifice themselves
lOI Nlle boOu VI S'ClSlS tS II NnOIc' Hey
see where they fit in the social order,
and obedience to military orders is more
than just being driven on by blind and
unreasonable force, it is the privilege
of strong man in a compact social
organism doing his bit TO make sure
that justice shall not perish from the
face of the earth"
1t is not necessary for me to add
anything to Doctor Steele's letter, so |
shall say good night.
Your loving son, BOB.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-27
MOTOR MECHANICS
MOVED FROM HANCOCK
Camp They Occupied Required
for Ordnance Men Who Are
to Be Trained There
By a stag Correspondent


Camp Hancock. Augusta, Ga. March -.
The motor mechanic camp at Camp
Hancock has been abolished, according
to statements issued yesterday at the
camp. The base of the organization has
been established at Camp Greene, Char
lotte, y. G. The change is effective at
once.
The moving of the motor mechanics is
necessary'in order to make room for the
ordnance training camp which Is TO be
located here. Thirty thousand ordnance
men will be brought to Camp Hancock
and the camp will be used for that pur-
pose after the Twenty-eighth Division
has departed for the front Somewhere
in France" Already several thousand
Of the ordnance men have arrived.
Thousands Of motor mechanics were
assembled at Camp Hancock at one
time, but the changing of the base found
but two regiments of the organization
at the camp. They will transfer bag
gage and personnel to the new mobili-
cation point some time within the near
future.
The motor mechanics were brought
here about Christmas time, and since
then the camp station has seen hundreds
of wearers OF the yellow and white cord
come and go, the troops as fast as they
were assembled and equipped properly
being shipped to other points.