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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
ALASKA GIRLS ARE WANTED FOR WIVES
 BY SOUTHERN MEN

Some time ago. magazine article appeared about the scarcity of wonl. on in Alaska and the lonely lives of the men of the north. The article drew vivid picture of these manly men, alone at their firesides at night in their cabins with not hint of the gentle feminine touch in their sur
 roundings, like cretonne curtains, clean dish towels, the usual work basket on the table. and sheets and pillow cases on the bunk The hearts, of gentle maidens who were old enough to have suffered and known what the lack of a mate meant were touched by the author appeal and immediately wrote to the Governors office, the Governor wife. the newspapers, the postmas
 ter and the Publicity Bureau, of
 fering themselves, as helpmates to the nlartyred men of Alaska. .Evi
 den'ly, the magazine article was resd in the four corners of the United States for letters have come rom every state in the Union The supply of husbands cannot meet the demand. Perhaps the author of the article was a woman and a good looking one at that. and some sour
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25

dough's tale told aboard the boat has been responsible for the wide interest now taken in the old sour doughs.
 However, the tide is turning A letter received by the postmaster to day, is an inquiry for Alaska girls Three young fellows from sunny Ten nessee, Floyd Simmons, Claude Sul lenger, Reid Turner and Douglas Holiday are very anxious to corre spond with Alaska young ladies. They all hail from St. Andrews, Tennessee They go on to extol the virtues o the sturdy women of the riorthland. Well, variety is the. spice of life.' said an Alaskan today. .'iso if oul lonely fnen' are lonely because they are waiting for imported goods, wh, should not our wonderful Alasks girls allow themselves to be com forted by the eager hearts outsider
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
MORE PEOPLE ARE NEEDED
 FOR COURSES
Great Opportunity Afforded the People For Attend ance at the Juneau
 Night School

"The only thing connected with the night school that is not quite satis factory is the enrolment" said Edgar A. Stanton. superintendent of the Ju- -neau school Tn order to obtain a refund from the Territory, 1t is ne cessary. to have a minimum nlnher in attendance and that minimum kc have not quite attained. But I want to see at least twice our present en- rollment because I know the benefits that the students obtain. .r
 'T do not believe that people gen erally realize the opportunity that is offered them. Those who are taking work are making satisfactory pro- gross but we are not satisfied to as- sist so few when there are others who could profit as much or more.
 "The only cost to the student is one dollar month and whatever paper and pencils he needs. All the books that the individual requires will be furnished. .- him and will be come, his property upon completion of the course. Y We are determined to make it as easy as possible for one to. obtain, a good knowledge of English aud our country's history and government. 4.g e@
 There are many good citizens in Juneau who are handicapped in their work, who do not enjoyethe success their ability deserves. because they do not understand fully our language. Those who have spoken nothing but English all their lives will admit that the spelling and grammar are hard enough. To most people who know another and quite different Ian guage the difficulties of English are very, real, Especially is this true when the attempt is made without the assistance of teacher and good books. But with competent teach CT, special textbooks and in a class with others who are studying the some thing. the task is much lighter and is much more interesting.
 Outside of English more people are bothered with arithmetic than any other subject Lack of knowl- edge of this important science keeps thousands of men from obtaining bet ter positions. But arithmetic is be. ing mastered daily by students in just such classes as that which meets twice a week in our city. Working problems by oneself is likely to be discouraging even to. the most deter mined, but with g teacher the fdiffic- ulties become easy and the work is much more helpful. ~. , "The war caused several million people to realize as never before the of Knowledge of Eu- ropean history and geography. but the story of our own country and it's resources is vastly more useful to us than that of any other. It is i'm possible to over-emphasiZc the neces- city of understanding our government tp those who wish to become citizens but there are some native-born Amer jeans who could with profit review the subject.
 ."It is not too late to enter any of these classes. Tho work will be suited to each persons needs as far as is possible We are glad to fur nish additional information and an swer questions"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
TURKEY HUNT DANsANT

DOUGLAS, Nov. 25.-The- eoppor- tunity of winning free turkey for Thanksgiving day and enjoying a fine dance at the same time is the novel combination that is offered at the Waumpus Dance which is to be given at the Natatorium on Wed nesday night Between the dances the hunt will be keenest, and all the lucky one has to- do is ito ssay tie right words to the right party and he gets the bird. adv. ]
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
PORTLAND MAN HAS
 GAINED 30 POUNDS
Collins Says Everybody Who Knows Him Is Talking About His Improvement Since
 Taking Tanlac

"Tanlac has made such a big i'm provement in my condition that l feel as we'll in every way now, as I did in my life, and I have actual fly gained thirty pounds since l Icommenced taking it. said F. T.. Collins, who lives at 572 Bortwicth |St, Portland, Ore, a few days ago.
 "I began to have indigestion about three years ago." continued MT. Collins, land this condition just kept on getting worse all the time until it finally became chronic. My stomach was in such bad condition that everything I ate disagreed with me and caused me to suffer after wards! Gas often formed on my stomach, and would have the worst sort of cramping spells, and sometimes I would be so nauseated that I could not retain what l ate. I also suffered with pains in the small of my back, and if I stopped over l could hardly straighten up again. was badly constipated all the time, and would often have headaches that would last for near ly a week at time. I finally got so weak and run down that had to give up my job. Then my nerves went back on me and l never got a good nights sleep after that. l tell you, I had just about reached the point where was complete nervous wreck. r. e
 'I didn't think any medicine would do mo any good, but l thought would try Tanlac any way, and to my surprise began to improve by the time l had fin ished my first b9ttle. Well, from that time on l t,just kept getting better right along until l am now as we'll and strong as l ever, was. II never had better appetite, and can eat just anything l want with out suffering afterwards. l honest ly believe my stomach is in as good condition as it ever was. The pain has left my back. too, l am never constipated now. and those awful headaches are a thing of the past. My nerves are as steady as a clock, and get in eight or nine hours good, restful sleep every night. ] have regained all my strength. and have gained so much in weight that everybody who knows me is talking about it. never lose chance to say good word for Tanlac.''
 Tanlac is sold in Juneau by the BUTLER MAURO DRUG co. 96 Front St.-Telephone 134--adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS
EVERYONE INVITED

DOUGLAS, Nov. 25.-The ladies of the Catholic church will give one of their old time card parties in the club rooms of the church tonight, to which all are welcome. The good times that were had, at these parties during the winter rfpnths a few years ago have not been forgotten and there is no doubt but that large crowd will attend their first one of this season. z r.;e .'.g'afai
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
LIBERTY THEATRE PRESENTS
 THE GIRL WHO cAMEsSB BACK

DOUGLAS, Nov. 25--Ethel Clay ton in The Girl Who Came Back, 7 will be seen at the Liberty tonight and tomorrow night. The story is one of peculiar power, dealing with the redemption of girl thief and the ending is happy one.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
ENJOYED VACATION

DOUGLAS, Nov. 25.-Supt. John Richards of the Alaska Juneau mine and Mrs. Richards returned on the Estebeth last night from three weeks. vacation trip to the Sitka hot springs. Aside from a very rough trip coming in they had a most en' joyable time while away
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
WILL NOT. MEET

DOUGLAS, Nov. 25.-The Douglas Island Womans Club which was. to have met tomorrow will not meet until one week from tomorrow. The club will then meet. with Mrs. Egg burt Loomis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
BACK FROM STATES

DOUGLAS, Nov 25.-Mrs. F. E. Burke, accompanied by her son, re- turned on the Princess Mary Sunday from two months visit to the States. ss, -+- --s. -f..s
 D.. N. Mitchell, who left about three weeks ago, also returned to his home in Treadwell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
coA!',Fl o.F. PAINT.

E. F., Johnson, painting contrac- tor, who has charge of the painting works on the Governors office has had favorable weather and has one coat of paint now on the buildinf. Another coat will be added
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
CITY COUNCIL HOLDS MEETING

DOUGLAS, Nov. 25.-There was a regular meeting of the city council last night. Aside from paying of bills, reports of the standing commit tees were heard. Axel kromquist reported, the salt water pipe on Third street as being intact now and ready for use whenever needed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
WORK ALMOST FINISHED {

DOUGLAS. Nov. 25.-Contractor Kromquist, in charge of laying the new spipee on Third street for the salt water system, has about com pleteds the job. The earth which was removed ia frozen pretty hard and it is slow work recovering the pipe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25
CARD OF THANKS

i@ We extend most heartfelt thanks to our sincere friends who have been so kind and thoughtful during our sad bereavement.
 MIR. and MRS. E. G. KEENEY.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25

Commissioner of education l.. D. Henderson has recommended that Valdez and Cordova build new and modern school buildings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25

We take subscriptions for an. magazine at the lowest rates. c. F Cartwright. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25

Say it with Flowers Thanksgiv- ing Day. Juneau Florists. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25

Cartwright takes orders for Christ mas Cards. Samples and Prices on request. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25

Place orders now for your Thanks- giving ice cream with the Juneau Billiard Co. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-11-25

Del Monte seeded and .seedless raisins. this years crop. arrived at CoIdsfeinsA-. adv.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-19
A Warning To
Taxpayers

Charleston, April 15-Mr L. B.
Hammett, deputy collector of internal
revenue, said yesterday that there ap-
peared to b. some misunderstanding
{ Of the federal special taxes which are
payable at once and that he desired
TO warn those who are liable SO ,hai
they may escape a penalty.
He said that work AUTOMOBILES and
buses, persons in the business OF
operating or renting passenger auto
mobiles or buses, for hire Or trans
porting are required to pay at the
rate of SO a year for each machine
holding not less than two and not
nuore than seven and $50 for each ma
chine holding more than seven. The
tax from January l, to June 30, is s.
and $40 respectively
The tax on all jewelry sales. in
cluding clocks. watches. etc. went
into effect April I. returns to be made
monthly, based on gross sales The
rate is 5 per cent.
Manufacturers Of soft drinks in
bottles Or other containers. are liable
to tax of 10 per cent. The law went
into effect Feb. % and returns are
to be made monthly on gross sales.
Sales for February may be included in
the report for March.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-19

all sources, including expenditures
and revenues from special -.and all
other appropriations, for each Of the
last two appropriation years with .
separate column showing the in
crease or decrease for each item.
1p An itenlized and complete
financial balance sheet for the State
at the close of the last preceding fiscal
yearending September 80.
(5) Such other statements as the
governor shall request.
Within five days after the begin
ming Of each regular session Of the
general assembly, the governor shall
submit to the presiding officers OF
each house printed copies Of a bud
get. based on his own = conclusions
and Judgment. containing complete
and iten1ized plan of all proposed ex-
penditures for each State depart-
nent, bureau, division. officer, board,
commission, institution or. other
agency or undertaking, classified by
function, character and object, and
of estimated revenues and borrowings
j for each year beginning with the
| first day OF January thereafter. Oppo-
/ site each item Of the proposed e1pen-s
/ ditures the budget shall show in sep
arate parallel columns, amount ap-
propriated for the last preceding ap-
preparation years and the increase or
decrease The governor shall accom-
| pany with the budget:
a. A statement of the revenue
and expenditures for each of the two
appropriation years next preceding,
classified and itelnized in ACCORDANCE
with the official budget classiflcations
adopted by the governor.
(2) A statement Of the current as
sets. liabilities, reserves and surplus
or deficit of the State.
(3) A statement Of the debts and
funds of the State.
a. a statement showing the gov
crnors itcmized estimates OF the
State treasury. as Of the beginning and
end of each year.
f5) An itemized and complete bal
,ance sheet for the State at the close
iof the last preceding fiscal year, end
ing September 1.
co a general survey OF the States
financial and natural resources. with
q. review Of the general economic, in
dustrial and commercial condition OF
the commonwealth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-19
Bolsheviks Dupe Public
Men Are Rai|roaded Into Army
BY Stratagem

London. March % Correspondent
Of The Associated PresS.--An instance
of the deception the Bolshevik govern
ment is forced to practice in order to
secure reinforcemcntS for its army IS
contained in information just received
IN London.
a proclamation was issued 1T Pctr'-
grad ordering a trial mobilization Of
the First Town Section for two days
to test its state Of preparedness. 1t was
stated that the men of reserve would
be permitted 10 return to their work
after two days. When reScrviStS as
Scmhlcd they Were told that AS Petra
grad was unsuitable for manocuvcr
purposes they would be taken Il short
distance out Of town. UnSuspcctin%ly
the men climbed into box cars who's
doors We're then locked. and the men
were sent as rcinforccmcnts to the
Western front There they remain
although the Bolshevik officers naive
~ complain that these reinforccments
have not been of much fighting value.
DcsertonS from the Bolshcvik ranks
and tliSobcdicnce to orders are re-
ported ON the increase in North Russia
also a lack of training among tliccrS
and men and deficiency Of :ii'r's and
material. IN he Ural district r. is are
reported Ito have occurred o~ ng> To
the difference, of pay between iroopS
NJ the front and those rcmaini.:@ be-
hind the lines
Anti -Eo1shevil sentiment is lid to
be 80 pronounced among some II the
regiments SarriSoninS PetroGra.; that
the authorities are afraid to take
action against isaffected units or TO
send them to the front.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-19
Cotton Experts Wanted
Government Has Places for Com
petent Classifiers

Washington. April 10.-The Unls.d
States department Of agriculture is
in need of good specialists as cotton
classifers and is willing to pay saln-
ries from $2,400 TO $500 a year il
they can be secured.
Today announcement was made
that open competitive examinations 10
fill these positions would be held al
an early date.
Competitors will not be required to
report for examination at any partic-
ular place but will be rated on the
following subject, which will have
the relative weights indicated, educa-
ton, experience, fitness, so points:
thesis or discussion (to be filed with
application 20 points.
Applicants must have had at least
SIX years experience in cotton CHASING
and stapling.
AT least TWO years Of the requir::
cd experience must have been had
within the -four years Immediately
preceding The examination.
The applicant must submit a state
mcnt not less than 1000 words not
more than 5000 upon some phase of
the cotton business with which he is
familiar. The following subjects are
suggested for the use Of the appii-
cant but any other subject dealing
with the cotton question will be sat-
isfactory: "a Method Of conducting
a cotton export business; CD Method
Of conducting a cotton business for
domestic account: (3) Method Of
conducting {; branch Office in the cot
ton business: G) Method Of conduct
ing an arbitration on samples sub
mitted: CD The different methods of
procedure in conducting q. staple BUS
mess as compared with a short cot
ton business.
Applicants must be between twen-
ty-tive and fifty-tive years OF age.
must submit unmounted photograph
taken within the last two years, and
file papers before April 90. Further
may be secured by writ
ing the Washington correspondent of
the Evening Post. Room 200 Hi3bs
Washington. d. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-19
League Of Cities
Organized
Four States Represented in
Combination

Atlanta, April IA s10.000,Q00
league of cities was organized here
today by representative business men
gia, Florida. South Carolina and
North Carolina.
The purpose of the league, it was
stated. will be to forward the inter-
ests of this territory by the opportun-
ity offered through the reorganization
of shipping lines to South America
and the development Of trade With
South American republics. Today's
meeting was the second step in the
plans of Southeastern business Of the
South Atlantic Maritime Corporation
by representatives Of the ports Of
Wilmington. n. c.. Charleston. S. c..
Savannah and Brunswick. Ca, and
Jacksonville, Fla. Through the
maritime corporation, the ports are
working to obtain ships from the gov
ernment to carry cargoes from the
Southeast to South American mar
kets. Readjustnlent of freight rates
to make possible rail shipments To
these ports. also is sought ty this or
SdnlZatlCn.
Matthew Hale Of Boston. or;sina-
tor of the scheme, addressing today's
meeting explained that much already
had been accomplished, but the en-
tire Southeast should be organized
he declared, for never again VIII the
Southeast be offered such an oppor
tunity as it now has"
The government is now willing and
ready to cooperate Mr.. Hale said.
adding that the railroad rates are in
a process Of revision and will be
fixed within two months. If the
Southeast acts Immediately ii can Sc
cure what is due it The govern
ment has ships to allot. but, he de-
clared they will be assigned within
three months.
This is the time TO change export
connections from New York TO South
eastern ports. said Mn Hale. .the-
cause business in foreign countries
now is disorganiZcd. and this is the
moment for the Southeast to make
bushes connections there
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-19
Cotton Used in March
Total of 433,72o Bales, Says Cen.
sus Report

Washington. April 15.-Consump-
ton OF cotton during March amount
ed TO 1920 bales of lint and 10,3oo
of linters, the census bureau today
announced.
Consumption during March last
year was 511.4A3 bales Of lint and
oa.267 Of linters.
Cotton on hand March Il in COM
suninS establishments WAS l,462.3o I
bales Of lint and - Of lirters. COM
pared with 1.72o.436 Of lint and 49,
766 Of lin.ers a year ago, and in
public storage and at congresses 277.-
5s7S bales of lint and 4,318.02S Of lint
ers, compared with 3,250,951 Of lint
and 255.541 of linters a. year ago.
Cotton sp1ndles active during
March numbered 32,S42,%7S, compar-
ed with 33.79?.976 in March last
year.
Exports amounted to 504.23S bales,
including 1211 bales Of lint, COM
pared with 31l.GS1 bales, including
1851 bales of linters in March last
year.
Statistics for cotton growing
States were as follows:
Cotton consumed during March,
24S.310 bales. as compared with 312,-
2Gi bales during March last year.
On hand March 81 in consuming
establishments, 671,724 bales, as
compared with 1.O64,4 Ala last year; in
public storage and at congresses, g.
997,279, as compared with 2,951,-
333 a year ago.
Cotton spindlcs active DUNG March.
14.293.1S8, as compared with 1870
643 last wear
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-19
TO Lift Cable Censorship
United States Hopes Other Ma
tions VIII Do Same

Paris, April II (By the Assoclat-
ed Press)-The United States has in
for;ned the associated governments
that American cable censorship on
communications to Central and South
America, and also to the Orient, with
the exception of Vladivostok, will be
abolished April is. This announce
ment cuts the gordian knot of trade
restrictions through censorship and
ends the apparently interminable dis
cussion regarding the future of the
censorship. in which the American
government has been steadily press
ing it's associates for joint action in
lifting or modifying the system based
on war requirements.
The American representatives IN
announcing this determination ez-
pressed hope that the associated GOV
ernmcnts would find il possible TO fol-
low suit, but made it clear that the
United States is determined to put an
end to this restriction Of trade. so far
as it is concerned. without further
delay. It has already abolished CEN
sorship on communications to the en-
tente countries. leaving only CEN
.sorship on dispatches TO European
ncutrals. 1t is proposed that this be
exercised only once, American cables
being censored at the point Of de-
partpre and allowed to pass without
further delay to their destination
The censorship on mail will con-
tinue to be exercised as at present
The associated governments consider
this necessary TO prevent Germany
from dissipatins securities and other
| assets for reparations through neu-
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